{"product_id":"inspired-by-nature-designing-play-places-for-the-littlest-learners-paperback","title":"Inspired by Nature: Designing Play Places for the Littlest Learners - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSandra Duncan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristine Burkholder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreate a Sense of Place for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos! Inspired by Nature: Designing Play Places for the Littlest Learners explores how nature offers valuable and important lessons about transforming classroom spaces into places where infants and toddlers can thrive. Discover what mushrooms can teach us about cozy hideaways. Learn what sea turtles can show us about wayfinding. Find out what lightning bugs can share about illumination. Squirrels and handwashing sinks? Yes, that too! Horses and learning centers? Of course! With gorgeous photos and intriguing connections, Inspired by Nature: Designing Play Places for the Littlest Learners will help you see your infant, toddler, and twos classroom in a whole new way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e What can jellyfish, a bunch of grapes, or dandelions possibly teach us about designing early childhood classrooms? As it turns out, quite a lot! \u003ci\u003eInspired by Nature: Designing Play Places for the Littlest Learners\u003c\/i\u003e explores how nature offers valuable and important lessons about transforming classroom spaces into places where infants and toddlers can thrive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Discover what mushrooms can teach us about cozy hideaways. Learn what sea turtles can show us about wayfinding. Find out what lightning bugs can share about illumination. Squirrels and handwashing sinks? Yes, that too! Horses and learning centers? Of course! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With gorgeous photos and intriguing connections, \u003ci\u003eInspired by Nature: Designing Play Places for the Littlest Learners \u003c\/i\u003ewill help you see your infant, toddler, or twos classroom in a whole new way. Learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e make your classroom twinkle like fireflies. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e optimize storage space like honeybees. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e create a cozy environment like the forest. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e see from different angles like alligators. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e There's so much more to learn, so let the exploration begin!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandra Duncan, EdD, has extensive experience as an early childhood education professional.She is a coauthor of several books, including Inspiring Spaces for Young Children, the Rating Observation Scale for Inspiring Environments, Rethinking the Classroom Landscape, and Through a Child's Eyes. This is her fifth book with Gryphon House. Christine Burkholder has served as a teacher, director, district manager, and entrepreneur in the early childhood field. She was the founder and CEO of Reggio-inspired Kids Country Day Schools in Ohio, and she is currently the CEO of Designing Environments for Growth and Inspiration (DEGI) for early childhood settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9.96 x 7.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50331303182573,"sku":"9780876599389","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/8-C3F8f2Rt9780876599389.webp?v=1784950617","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/inspired-by-nature-designing-play-places-for-the-littlest-learners-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}