Working TOC
Chapter 1: Introduction
Does Classroom Design Matter?
The Pedagogy of Space
Chapter 2: What Does the Research Say?
The Importance of Childhood Environments: Theory Into Practice
Theory of Constructivism
Reggio Emilia Educational Approach
Waldorf Educational Approach
Montessori Educational Approach
The Importance of School Environments
A Systemic View of the Environment
The Classroom Environment and Achievement
Barriers to Change
Considerations for Change
Chapter 3: Design Patterns for Early Childhood Classrooms
Inspiration Behind Design Patterns for Early Childhood Classrooms
Guidelines for Reading Design Patterns for Early Childhood Classrooms
Category 1: Making Connections (General Schemes of Connection)
Mosaic of Cultures
Intimacy Gradient
Communal Eating
Classroom Workshop
Things from your Life
Connection to the Earth
Category 2: Coming and Going (Entrance/Exit)
Building Edge
Entrance Transition
Welcoming Reception
Entrance Room
Category 3: On the Move! (Circulation)
Flow through Rooms
Short Passages
Category 4: Let the Sunshine In! (Lighting and Color)
Indoor Sunlight
Pools of Light
Tapestry of Light and Dark
Warm Colors
Category 5: A Place of My Own (Room Structure)
Common Areas at the Heart
A Space of One’s Own
Flexible Classroom Space
Window Place
Child Caves
Bulk Storage
Category 6: Be Comfortable (Seating)
Sequence of Sitting Spaces
Different Chairs
Stair Seats
Category 7: Take It Outside! (Outdoor Spaces)
Adventure Playground
Half-Hidden Garden
Outdoor Classroom
Opening to the Street
Chapter 4: Design Patterns Toolkits: Applying What You’ve Learned
Design Patterns Toolkits
Ready, Set, Go!
Ready: Reframe, Recruit, Record
Set: Story, Spark, Segment
Go!: Go What, Go How, Go When, Go Again
Appendix A: Design Patterns for Early Childhood Classrooms Worksheet