Family child care homes : creative spaces for children to learn

Author

• Armstrong, Linda J.

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

New York: Redleaf Press, 2012

Language

English

ISBN

9781605540757

Series

Subject(s)

• FAMILY DAY CARE-MANAGEMENT
• FAMILY DAY CARE-PLANNING

Notes

• Appendix: p. 177-199

. Bibliography: p. 200-202.

Abstract

Create a warm and inviting place where children feel at home.

Discover the many ways your home can provide comfortable places where children love to learn and love to be. Filled with no- and low-cost ideas, this book demonstrates many unique and practical possibilities for your home's indoor and outdoor spaces. Chapters are packed with colorful photographs and provide examples and tips for designing learning zones, selecting items, organizing materials, and more. Checklists, resources, and questions are included to help you evaluate your setting, implement changes, and create a place that feels like a second home to the children in your care.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xi, 202 p.

Dimension

28 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Defining Your Homestyle Environment
A Day in the Life of Your Program Questionnaire
Ten Messages a Quality Environment Conveys
Environment Defined
Warning Signs of Inappropriate Environments
Activities and Questions
Chapter 2: Designing Environments for Learning and Fun
Walls and Halls
Color
Lighting
Patterns
Texture
Activities and Questions
Chapter 3: Organizing, Storing, and Rotating Materials
The Problem with Clutter
Identify Problem Spots
Stow, Store, or Throw
Rotate Materials
Keep an Inventory
Keep the Problem Solved
Activities and Questions
Chapter 4: Putting the “Home” in Home Child Care
Homestyle Spaces
Room Arrangements
Putting It All Together
Creating an Environment to Celebrate Differences
Design for Children with Special Needs
Selecting Furniture and Playthings
Activities and Questions
Chapter 5: Creating a Rich and Complex Outdoor Environment
Outdoor Play Areas
Natural Play Yards
Outdoor Design
Creating an Accessible Outdoor Environment for Children with Special Needs
Activities and Questions
Conclusion Home Sweet FCC Home
Appendix A: For New Providers
Appendix B: Health and Safety Guidelines
Appendix C: Setting Goals for the Children and Your Program
Appendix D: Staging and Arranging Grid
Appendix E: Materials Inventory
Appendix F: Outdoor Home Playground Safety Checklist
Appendix G: Website Resources
References

Exemplar(s)

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1.	01214/17	362.712068 Arm F	Library - 7th Floor	Available