Designing spaces for early childhood development : sparking learning & creativity / book
edited by Jure Kotnik.
- 1st ed
- 319 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm book
Index
Contents : Preface 8 -- Chapter 1 Introduction 9 -- 1.1 Kindergarten is changing 9 -- 1.2 Children’s age - group characteristics 10 -- 1.3 Early childhood development -- Chapter 2 Environment that nurtures child development 14 -- 2.1 Characteristics of a quality kindergarten environment 14 -- 2.2 Changes starting from the design of key spaces 16 -- 2.3 Timeshare principle - boosting future preschools 19 -- Chapter 3 building versatile interiors for the kindergarten environment 21 -- 3.1 too little color is better than too much -- 3.2 use subtle , varied , and natural textures 21 -- 3.3 Make walls, ceilings , and floors talk 22 -- 3.4 use mobile , multi - use and flexible furniture 23 -- Chapter 4 Outdoor playground : Nature to nurture 25 -- Chapter 5 Design Criteria , standards , and legislation of kindergartens 27 -- Case Studies 30 -- A retractable roof means children cant wait of a rainy day - D1 Kindergarten and Nursery 32 -- “ Connection ” realizes more communication - ST Nursery 38 -- Shipping container buildings evoke environmental awareness - OA Kindergarten 44 -- Abundant natural features to fulfill the growing experience - TY Nursery 50 -- Timeshare principle to provide versatile experiences - Smartno Timeshare Kindergarten 58 -- Sport – oriented space that addresses physical development 66 -- Sharing time , space , and experience - Timeshare Kindergarten and School Podgorje 72 -- A fun – filled toy box that creates sweet family memories - lodeve Childcare Center 82 -- Children ’ s unconscious behavior as the best motivator - Yoshino Nursery School and Kindergarten 90 -- A child - scale garden that creates a sense of belonging - Creche D3 96 -- A functional learning environment that shows full respect to children - Kindergarten Yellow elephant 104 -- A home - like nurturing setting for children to grow and learn - Clover House 112 -- Cubby holes become the children’s secret base - Pluchke Nursery 120 -- An adventure to the future world - School of Saint Dennis 128 -- A town of fairytale stimulates more than imagination Pujiang China Welfare Institute Kindergarten 136 -- A traditional cabin cultivates the consciousness of art and aesthetics La Lerotec 142 -- Gym - centered organization ensures a dedicated space for physical activities Knerten Kindergarten 148 – A village forest passing on memories of childhood Small Village 156 – Alice ’ s Wonderland integrates everything about learning into games La Monsina Nursery School 166 -- A well - designed playground that satisfies the needs of various ages Mavrica Kindergarten 176 -- Rich vernacular elements nurture an emotional bond to traditional culture Kindergarten in Dobri 182 -- An integral kids ‘ center that provides safe cross – age communication opportunities IKC Zeven Zeeen 188 -- Pink toy bricks stacked on each other produce a dreamlike growing experience Andre Malrauz group of Schools in Montpellier 196 -- A Lego model of a castle to satisfy children ' s desire to venture - Nursery in Buhl 202 -- A strong connection to the local nature stands as the third teacher - Landscape Kindergarten 208 -- Classrooms in pairs evoke care for others - Urban Kindergarten 216 -- Simple designs to provoke wonder , curiosity , and intellectual challenge - Jumpstart Preschool 222 -- Nurture children with local cultural and spiritual values - Chrysalis Early Learning Center 232 -- Local-flavored designs provide a natural learning environment - Hobsonville Point Early Learning Center 238 -- Flexible furniture provides highly adaptable spaces - Kids Cove Children ' s Center 244 -- Innovative learning environment to engage children in exploration , creating and problem - solving - Hazel Glen Child and Family Center 252 -- Rich environment settings let the outdoors become classrooms - David H Koch Childcare Center at Massachusetts Institute of Technology 262 -- Three-dimensional circular spaces enrich formative experiences - Amanenomori Nursery School 270 -- A small kindergarten in a cloud produces a big surprise - Kita Wolke 10278 -- A terraced house resting on the slope of a mountain nurtures children's tactile experiences with nature - Hakusui Nursery School 286 -- A nest building that incorporates environmental education - Nursery in Guastalla 294 -- " Rainbow Street " weaves a colorful childhood - Mother Duck Childcare Center 302 -- A microcosm shows children environment protection - The Children ' s Center at Caltech 310 -- Index 318 --
Contemporary pedagogy suggests children's growth and development takes place through experiences. The task of the kindergarten designer and educator is to provide authentic, stimulating and meaningful environments, full of rich and active hands-on experiences that will facilitate each child's access to the natural or human worlds, until they have assimilated everything they need to thrive and grow. This book is intended to uncover the relationship between early childhood space design and childhood development through an exciting selection of kindergarten, childcare, and nursery (crèche) designs from around the world. As a standout, the work focuses on the details of indoor spaces and outdoor playgrounds. Each case includes highlighted commentary by the designer, explaining how their work helps children to shape their own personal curriculum. Case studies include interviews with architects that present valuable insights. Highly illustrated in full-color throughout, this book hopes to spark the design inspirations of kindergarten architects and interior designers, as well as outdoor playground designers, on how to design children's education and care centers. --Amazon
9781864707328 1864707321
2017491719
Kindergarten facilities--Designs and plans. Early childhood education. Architecture. Architecture. Early childhood education. Kindergarten facilities.