Creating the Dream Space: Designing an Environment for Children's Learning and Development

Running head: CREATING THE DREAM SPACE
CREATING THE DREAM SPACE

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Table of Contents
Picture of Preschool.........................................................................................................................3
Science Classroom...........................................................................................................................4
Examples of the three dimensions used to support children............................................................9
Inviting space for a parent to participation and involvement........................................................10
How will the environment reflect on each child, family, social and cultural practices and
traditions?......................................................................................................................................11
What would you include in your classroom to create a sense of wonder and encourage
exploration, experimentation, and learning?.................................................................................12
What are some of the materials you would provide? Comment on how you would organize and
store documents for the children's use that reflect a child-centered perspective...........................13
How does the space you created reflect your understanding of who children are as learners and
citizenship?....................................................................................................................................14
How might your environment communicate the image of the child as a mighty learner?............14
Reference List................................................................................................................................16

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Picture of Preschool

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CREATING THE DREAM SPACE
Science Classroom