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View from the Door
February 16, 2011
Become so wrapped up in something that you forget to be afraid.
-Lady Bird Johnson, 1912-2007, US First Lady
-Lady Bird Johnson, 1912-2007, US First Lady
"What can be learned from the view from the door, or entryway, as these areas are typically referred to? Environmental design is an important part of supporting children’s engagement, motivation, and learning. In order for children to feel motivated, they need to feel safe and secure in the early childhood environment, and an important part of this safety and security is how well children’s transitions from the outside world are supported. The view from the door can give important information about what the classroom is all about. The classroom impacts children, families, and staff as they step through the door...
"Many of the young children (and parents!) who enter through the door need just a bit more time, a few more snuggles, before they are ready to venture out into other areas of the room. It is here that parents and teachers can cuddle up with children over their choice of a good book, located next to the couch in an inviting straw basket. On the left is a small couch, worn by the use of its many occupants, and adorned with a floral — of course washable — cover. Some children prefer an overview of the activities in the room, so the books are put aside in favor of conversation that labels the room’s activities."
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Displaying All 2 CommentsBryant University
Smithfield , RI, United States
It is great to see a discussion of transition spaces in child care. I wrote about transition spaces with a different focus in an article for Early Childhood Education Journal a while back. Title: Day care room transitions for toddlers: Recommendations for a supportive physical environment
http://www.springerlink.com/content/g03g8305l85541h7/
West Ed PITC
San Francisco, CA, United States
I loved the "view from the door" remarks this morning and think about helping providers and parents and children to think and feel this is a place where I am welcome and greetings happen here, this is a place where I prepare to go home to my family (all) to say "Good BYe". Quite a different thing than "drop off, and pick up" routines.
Thank you.
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