Sense of Place

3 years & up. A beautiful take on traditional, early childhood storage units, the Sense of Place 2-Shelf Mini Open Storage 30" combines contemporary, versatile design with sturdy, long-lasting construction. An easy-to-clean combination of birch plywood, white laminate plywood and birch solids make this open shelving unit the perfect neutral backdrop to highlight and store classroom materials, found objects and art projects. Limited lifetime warranty. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not… More »

3 years & up. A beautiful take on traditional, early childhood storage units, the Sense of Place 3-Shelf Open Storage 36" combines contemporary, versatile design with sturdy, long-lasting construction. An easy-to-clean combination of birch plywood, white laminate plywood and birch solids make this open shelving unit the perfect neutral backdrop to highlight and store classroom materials, found objects and art projects. Limited lifetime warranty. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use… More »

An early childhood classroom should reinforce and enhance young children's sense of belonging and connection to their environment, each other, their families, and their community. This book invites educators and administrators to rethink the traditional classroom, with inspirational examples showing how to weave elements that reflect each center's community into the classroom design. Colorful photos show what teachers can do to encourage a sense of community unique to each classroom. Easy-to-implement… More »

3 years & up. The authentically inspired centerpiece of the dramatic play area, the Kitchen Island is child friendly and easily accessible from all sides. Featuring an overhang on the back portion of the countertop, children are encouraged to pull up a stool and eat together, building meaningful connections in the process. The island's front has 3 white-laminated plywood drawers for storage, and the middle drawer features acrylic dividers for organizing utensils. There is additional storage… More »

When was the last time you got down on your hands and knees to see your classroom from a child's height? Research shows that effective early childhood classroom design begins from the ground up. Classroom design is a crucial component of an effective learning environment. This book brings a new approach to classroom design that begins and ends with the child's viewpoint. Each chapter details how the classroom environment influences children's learning, and the authors provide specific examples of… More »

3 years & up. The Sense of Place 30" Corner Unit provides a unique corner storage solution. Use as a connecting piece with other Sense of Place furniture pieces to create a modular system within the classroom, or use alone to satisfy organizational needs in smaller learning environments. An easy-to-clean combination of birch plywood, white laminate plywood and birch solids make this open shelving unit the perfect neutral backdrop to highlight and store classroom materials, found objects… More »