Because You Care, Parts I & II - 101 Part I: Presents the physical setup and necessary activities for quality care in a child care center. (21 minutes) Part II: Illustrates how a good provider nurtures a child physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally. (21 minutes) Available in English.
Child Care Worker Series: Discipline & the Physical Environment - 36 How appropriate room arrangement facilitates guidance. Shows children at play in a classroom arranged three different ways. (25 minutes) Available in English.
Children Come First - 594 Importance of creating an environment which meets children's needs. Available in English.
Environments for Young Children: Discussion with E. Jones & E. Prescott - 162 Demonstrates how to set up the child care environment to support the goals of your program. (18 minutes) Available in English.
Foundations - The Value of Unit block Play - 596 Blocks, prime unstructured material which permit children to play and create. 30 minutes Available in English.
Great Place for Children - 425 Presents a variety of environments that work for children. 45 minutes. Available in English.
Guidance & Discipline: Learning Environment - 60 Shows (in child care centers) how to structure the environment and organize the schedule to reduce conflicts and guide young children to develop self-confidence and self-help skills. (36 minutes) Available in English.
Outdoor Play - A Motivating Force for Learning - 108 Explains how children playing outdoors learn concepts and body control as they use objects, interact with others, and explore space. (17 minutes) Available in English.
Places & Spaces: Learning Environments for Young Children - 86 Illustrates how to create successful outdoor and classroom environments for children. (29 minutes) Available in English.
Places to Grow: The Learning environment - 652 Importance of the classroom environment - room arrangement, scheduling, materials & equipment. 30 minutes. Available in English.
Room Arrangement as a Teaching Strategy - 74 Introduces use of space and creation of separate "atmospheres" which encourage quiet vs. active play. (15 minutes) Available in English and Spanish.
Roomscapes - Room for Children - 595 Tips for dividing your room into different activity areas. 17 minutes. Available in English.
Setting Up a Room Creating an Environment for Learning - 110 Outlines each step in designing space for activities for a new kindergarten classroom. (27 minutes) Available in English.
