Brief Contents
1. Understanding the Importance of the Environment
2. Establishing an Emotionally Supportive and Equitable Environment
3. Establishing a Context for Learning: Designing Schedules, Transitions, and Routines
4. Planning a Play-Based Curriculum
5. Arranging an Effective Environment
6. Design Considerations
7. Developing Dramatic Play Centers
8. Developing Manipulative and Sensory Centers
9. Developing Block and Building Centers
10. Developing Literacy Centers
11. Developing Science Centers
12. Developing Math Centers
13. Developing Visual Art Centers
14. Developing Music and Dance Centers
15. Integrating Technology
16. Special-Interest Centers
17. Creating Outdoor Environments
18. Creating Spaces for Families and Teachers
19. Meeting Environmental Challenges
References
Index
