Creating Environments for Learning: Birth to Age Eight

Author: Julie Bullard

Edition: 3rd

Publisher: Pearson

Publication Date: January 7, 2016

ISBN-10: 134014553

ISBN-13: 978-0134014555

This essential resource provides pre- and in-service teachers with practical guidance for designing engaging, play-based environments that foster effective teaching and learning while successfully meeting national and state standards. Creating Environments for Learning clearly illustrates basic information, environmental possibilities, and curricular approaches through numerous examples and vivid photos. It brings early childhood theories, child development principles, current research, and curriculum standards and outcomes to life.

The book underscores the critical importance of considering multiple facets in environmental design, including established standards, children’s individual interests, their developmental levels, and their unique cultural and geographic backgrounds. The updated 3rd Edition features expanded information on diversity, a deeper exploration of early childhood theories, practical insights for working in K- through third-grade settings, and integration of 21st-century learning initiatives. These enhancements ensure that educators are well-prepared for diverse early childhood settings. With the most current research, updated curriculum standards, and a focus on play-based learning, combined with numerous practical examples and over 140 color photos, this resource is invaluable, interesting, and easily understandable for both future and practicing teachers in family childcare homes, childcare centers, preschools, and elementary schools.