How to Support Movement, Play, and Belonging for Toddlers in Your Classroom Monday, July 18, 2022 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT Presented by Sandra Duncan, Ed.D., International Consultant on Environments for Young Children, Nova Southeastern University Moderated by Raven Griffin, Marketing Manager, Kaplan Early Learning Company Sponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company Watch […]
4-Day Guided Virtual Experience With: 16 Deep-Dive Sessions with Leading Experts in the Field 6 Play Labs into the Head, Heart, & Hands of Play Your very own Personalized Playbook to begin implementing new play practices into your classroom immediately You don’t need another summit of 30+ talking heads. It’s Time For Something More. For […]
In the April issue of Parenta Magazine I have an article on Page 6 and 7 covering the topic of reclaiming children loss of habitat by rethinking classroom design. Take a look at the small excerpt below, and use the link at the bottom of the article to see the full story at Parenta Magazine. […]
Colorado State University Early Childhood Center Spring Professional Educator Series with Author:Dr. Sandra Duncan “The Honey Comb Hypothesis: A Fresh Perspective on How We Ones Learn” When: Thursday, March 10, 2022 10:00am -11:30am “Balancing the Classroom Canoe” When: Thursday, March 10, 2022 1:40-3:15pm “Shelves More than Furniture” When: Friday, March 11, 2022 1:30pm – 3:00pm […]
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In this interview we discuss the four design beliefs or pillars that Dr Duncan starts with when designing a space for children – nature aligned, heart centric, sensory based and authentically inspired. Dr Duncan explains the main benefits of designing spaces using this framework and how this can be applied to any setting or childcare […]
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Sandra Duncan, EdD—coauthor of Rethinking the Classroom Landscape and Through a Child’s Eyes: How Classroom Design Inspires Learning and Wonder—explains that many classrooms are designed with extroverted children in mind, filled with group spaces created for action and filled to the brim with sensory stimulation. Oftentimes, this type of classroom design unintentionally excludes more introverted […]
Sometimes early childhood classrooms can be noisy and overstimulating to young children, leading to challenging behaviors, and decreased engagement and learning. Sandra Duncan—coauthor of Through a Child’s Eyes: How Classroom Design Inspires Learning and Wonder—compares the early childhood classroom to Times Square and explains why young children need comforting, secluded spaces where they can refresh and regroup […]