Bildungsräume für Kinder von Null bis Drei

Blurb

Children are equipped with everything necessary to explore their environment with curiosity, practice their physical abilities, and develop their skills. However, they need spaces and materials that enable them to do just that. In words and images, Angelika von der Beek presents suggestions for developing educational spaces for the youngest children. She builds on the Hamburg room design concept for children aged three to six, which she developed together with Matthias Buck and educators from Hamburg daycare centers. Additionally, she continues the discussion of the educational approach developed by Gerd E. Schäfer. The author recommends materials, describes quality criteria, and provides practical tips for implementing a pedagogy for the youngest, drawing from the works of Emmi Pikler, Reggio pedagogy, and the experiences of Early Excellence Centres. Over 172 pages, you will find inspiration on the following topics:

• Everyday life as a primary learning field
• A place to arrive and feel comfortable
• The group room as a base station
• Space for movement and retreat, perception, and play
• Development of the senses
• Colors
• Light
• Acoustics
• Scents
• Mini-studios
• Materials for experimentation and creation
• Experiencing the body
• Sanitary facilities as experiential spaces
• Eating and enjoying
• Sleeping and dreaming
• Spaces for educators' offerings
• Workspace design for educators
• Transitions between rooms and areas

... connected with brief excursions into theory and daycare practice - as encouragement for educators and parents, and as guidance for sponsors and education policy.