Print and Online Resources on Environments That Support Exploring, Learning, and Living
Compiled with the assistance of Jim Greenman
NAEYC books and articles
Achilles, E. 1999. Creating music environments in early childhood programs. Young Children 54 (1): 21-29.
American Public Health Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, & National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care. 2002. Caring for our children-National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for out-of-home child care programs. 2nd ed. Elk Grove Village: AAP. Available from NAEYC.
Caples, S. 1996. Some guidelines for preschool design. Young Children 51 (4): 14-21.
Curtis, D., & M. Carter. 2003. Designs for living and learning: Transforming early childhood environments. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf. Available from NAEYC.
Cutler, K. 2000. Organizing the curriculum storage in preschool/child care environment. Young Children 55 (3): 88-92.
DeBord, K., L.L. Hestenes, R.C. Moore, N. Cosco, & R. McGinnis. 2002. Paying attention to the outdoor environment is as important as preparing the indoor environment. Young Children 57 (3): 32-35.
Hirsch, E. 1996. The block book. Washington DC: NAEYC.
Isbell, R., & B. Exelby. 2001. Early learning environments that work. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House. Available from NAEYC.
Jensen, B.J., & J. Bullard. 2002. The mud center-Recapturing childhood. Young Children 57 (3): 16-19.
Joyce, D. 2001. Exploring our world: Outdoor classes for parents and children. Young Children 56 (5): 9-11.
King, M., & D. Gartrell. 2003. Building an encouraging classroom with boys in mind. Young Children 58 (4): 33-36.
Lowman, L., & L. Ruhmann. 1998. Simply sensational spaces: A multi-"S" approach to toddler environments. Young Children 53 (3): 11-17.
McCracken, J.B. 1999. Playgrounds: Safe and sound. Brochure. Washington, DC: NAEYC.
Ratcliff, N. 2001. Use the environment to prevent problems and support learning. Young Children 56 (5): 84-88.
Readdick, C. 1993. Solitary pursuits: Supporting children's privacy needs in early childhood settings. Young Children 49 (1): 60-64.
Reinsberg, J. 1995. Reflections on quality infant care. Young Children 50 (6): 23-25.
Rivkin, M.S. 1995. The great outdoors: Restoring children's right to play outside. Washington, DC: NAEYC.
Rushton, S. 2001. Applying brain research to create developmentally appropriate learning environments. Young Children 56 (5): 76-82.
Sandall, S., & M. Ostrosky, eds. 2000. Natural environments and inclusion. Longmont, CO: Sopris West; Denver, CO: Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Available from NAEYC.
Sanders, S.W. 2002. Child-focused environments. In Active for life: Developmentally appropriate movement programs for young children, 17-29. Washington, DC: NAEYC.
Sutterby, J., & J. Frost. 2002. Making playgrounds fit for children and children fit on playgrounds. Young Children 57 (3): 33-41.
Tarr, P. 2004. Consider the walls. Young Children 59 (3): 88-92.
Thompson, D., & S. Hudson. 2003. The inside information about safety surfacing. Young Children 58 (2): 108-11.
Weinberger, N. 2000. Overcoming obstacles to create retreats in family child care. Young Children 55 (5): 78-81.
Whitehead, L., & S. Ginsberg. 1999. Creating a family-like atmosphere in child care settings: All the more difficult in large child care centers. Young Children 54 (2): 4-10.
Wilson, R., S. Kilmer, & V. Knauerhase. 1996. Developing an environmental outdoor play space. Young Children 51 (6): 56-61.
Woyke, P. 2004. Hopping frogs and trail walks. Young Children 59 (1): 82-85.
Zeavin, C. 1997. Toddlers at play: Environments at work. Young Children 52 (3): 72-77.
Other books and articles
Bartlett, S. 1993. Amiable space in the schools of Reggio Emilia: An interview with Leila Gandini. Children's Environments 10 (2): 113-25.
Caldwell, L.B. 2003. Bringing learning to life: The Reggio approach to early childhood education. New York: Teachers College Press.
Ceppi, G., & M. Zini. 1998. Children, spaces, relations: Metaproject for an environment for young children. Reggio Emilia, Italy: Reggio Children.
Dannenmaier, M. 1998. A child's garden: Enchanting outdoor spaces for children and parents. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Dudek, M. 2001. Kindergarten architecture: Spaces for the imagination. 2nd ed. London: Routledge.
Frost, J. 1992. Play and playscapes. Albany, NY: Delmar Thomson Learning.
Frost, J., P. Brown, J. Sutterby, & C. Thornton. 2004. The developmental benefits of playgrounds. Olney, MD: Association for Childhood Education International.
Fry, M.A.S. 2001. Lost in space? Design learning areas for today. Dimensions of Early Childhood 29 (2): 16-22.
Gallagher, W. 1994. The power of place: How our surroundings shape our thoughts, emotions, and actions. New York: Harper-Collins.
Gandini, L. 1994. Not just anywhere: Making child care centers into "particular places." Child Care Information Exchange (96): 48-51.
Greenman, J. 1987. Caring spaces/Learning places: Children's environments that work. Bellevue, WA: Exchange Press.
Greenman, J. 1998. Places for childhood: Making quality happen in the real world. Bellevue, WA: Exchange Press.
Harms, T., R. Clifford, & D. Cryer. 1998. Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale. New York: Teachers College Press.
Harms, T., D. Cryer, & R. Clifford. 2003. Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-Revised. New York: Teachers College Press.
Harms, T., E. Vineberg Jacobs, & D. Romano. 1995. School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale. New York: Teachers College Press.
Hewes, J., & J. Beckwith. 1974. Build your own playground. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Hudson, S.D. 2001. Safe playgrounds: Increased challenges, reduced risks. Dimensions in Early Childhood 29 (1): 18-23.
Hurwitz, S. 1999. The adventure outside your classroom door. Child Care Information Exchange (127).
Isbell, R. 1995. The complete learning center book. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House.
Langendorfer, S. 1988. Rotating, spring rocking, and see-saw equipment. In Where our children play: Elementary school playground equipment, eds. L. Bruya & S. Langendorfer, 107-31. Reston, VA: American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Moore, R. 1990. Childhood's domain. Berkeley: MIG Communication.
Moore, R. 1993. Plants for play. Berkeley, CA: MIG Communication.
Moore, R., S. Goltsman, & D. Iafacono. 1992. Play for all children: Planning, design, and management of outdoor settings for all children. Berkeley, CA: MIG Communication.
Moore, R., & H. Wong. 1997. Natural learning: Creating environments for rediscovering nature's way of teaching. Berkeley, CA: MIG Communication.
North American Association for Environmental Education. 1999. Excellence in environmental education: Guidelines for learning (K-12). Washington, DC: Author.
Olds, A. 2001. Child care design guide. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Stine, S. 1997. Landscapes for learning: Creating outdoor environments for children. New York: John Wiley.
Sutterby, J., P. Brown, & C.D. Thornton. 2004. Physical activity levels during free play and physical education. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California.
Sutterby, J., & J. Frost. In press. Play environments: Indoors and out. In Handbook of early childhood education, 2nd ed., eds. B. Spodek & O. Saracho. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
Wardle, F. 1997. Playgrounds: Questions to consider when selecting equipment. A thoughtful approach to playground equipment selection. Dimensions of Early Childhood 25 (Winter): 9-15.
Videocassettes
Childcare Resource and Research Unit. 1995. Child care by design. Toronto, CAN: Centre for Urban and Community Studies, University of Toronto. 416-978-6895
Greenman, J., prod. 2000. Great places for childhood: Children's environments that work. Bright Horizons and the Enterprise Foundation, collaborators with Kaplan. Lewisville, NC: Kaplan Press. 800-334-2014
Web sites (click on the links)
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Resource Room&38212;Environment and Design
Offers articles and tips on indoor and outdoor child care environments.
http://www.brighthorizons.com/Site/pages/ResourceRoomEnvironment.aspx
The Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, University of Maine,
Provides a tip sheet addressing universal design.
http://www.umaine.edu/cci/ec/growingideas
Child Care Information Exchange
Offers extensive resources, information, and ideas for those in the early child care field.
http://www.childcareexchange.com
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Lists product recalls and safety information.
http://www.cpsc.gov
The National Child Care Information Center
Provides resources with information about child care facility design and development, including information about licensing requirements for child care centers.
http://www.nccic.org/poptopics/designing.html
The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
Keys to Natural Environments and Inclusion home page provides links to federal and state policies and guidelines, research abstracts, and more on the topic of inclusive environments for early childhood programs.
http://www.nectas.unc.edu/inclusion
The Natural Learning Initiative at North Carolina State University
Promotes the importance of the natural environment in the daily lives of all children and offers information for schools, centers, and communities.
http://www.naturalearning.org
Jim Greenman is senior vice president for education and program development at Bright Horizons Family Solutions. He has more than 30 years' experience as an early childhood teacher, administrator, researcher, program and facility designer, college professor, and consultant.
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