Wonderful Rooms Where Children Can Bloom (Paperback)

by Jean Feldman (Author) "Little things count-little children, and all the little things you do in your school to create an effective learning environment..." (more)
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Product Description
This books shows the classroom teacher how to create a comfortable, homey and welcoming environment for children using soft materials, wall hangings, ceiling, floor and window treatments, and other creative materials. This book also provides over five hundred exciting ideas and activities, designed to be fun, easy, inexpensive, and compatible with the primary curriculum.

About the Author
Jean Feldman has been a teacher in the Atlanta area for over 25 years. She has a B.A. from the University of Georgia, a D.A.S.T. from Emory University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Georgia State University. Dr Feldman presents to professional groups across the country and serves on the boards of several organizations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Crystal Springs Books; 1st edition (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884548148
• ISBN-13: 978-1884548147
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #198,002 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative Early Childhood Resource, September 11, 2001

By A Customer

This is an excellent book with some very innovative and creative ideas for early childhood education. I would definitely recommend it for new and experienced teachers. You are sure to find some new ideas. It reenergized me to begin the current year.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Ideas from a wonderful teacher/author, August 27, 2005

By	Sue Lewellen "preschool director" (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My purpose for buying this book was to give ideas to a new teacher for setting up her room, but even after teaching for 30 years I found many new/creative ideas for my room as well. Thanks, Dr. Jean!!

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST FOR ANY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR!!!!!, August 12, 2006

By	K. Leonard (bayonne, nj United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH WONDERFUL THINGS ABOUT THIS BOOK. I AM A
PRE-K TEACHER, AND IF YOU WORK WITH YOUNG CHILDREN YOU WILL WANT THIS BOOK. THE IDEAS ARE AMAZING!!! THE BOOK BASICALLY GIVES YOU TONS OF IDEAS FOR THE PHYSICAL CLASSROOM ITSELF, THE CENTERS TO USE IN THE CLASSROOM, HOW TO SEND THE CHILDREN TO THE CENTERS, AND GREAT DESCRIPTIONS OF WHAT TO PLACE IN THE CENTERS. BEST OF ALL IS YOU CAN MAKE THE ITEMS YOURSELF. IT'S TERRIFFIC! ONCE YOU READ THE IDEAS IT'S LIKE --O WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT. BUY THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT TO HAVE THE BEST AND MOST DIVERSE CENTERS AROUND!!!!