Learning environments are an important topic as more and more teachers try to make their classrooms into places that support and inspire learning. Using “before” and “after” pictures of real early childhood classrooms, Real Classroom Makeovers shows early childhood teachers step-by-step how small changes can transform their classrooms into wondrous environments for young children to learn and grow. With a budget-conscious focus, the book provides visual examples of dramatic changes that are possible in real preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten classrooms. Most of the makeovers focus on a specific classroom area or learning center. Much more than a collection of before-and-after pictures, this book introduces and describes the philosophy behind creative learning environments based on current early childhood education research. Written in simple, down-to-earth language, this book is accessible for all educators!
Editorial Reviews
Review
A classroom environment is critically important in foster a child’s learning experience. All too often public education funding cuts and aging infrastructures make the physical classroom less than it should be. The collaborative work of childhood learning experts Rebecca Isbell and Pamela Evanshen, “Real Classroom Makeovers: Practical Ideas for Early Childhood Classrooms” is a profusely illustrated, 160 page compendium of practical examples of what can be done to upgrade a preschool or kindergarten classroom’s physical environment on a limited budget. Of special note are the ‘before & after’ photos in the examples provided. Informed, informative, inspired and inspiring, “Real Classroom Makeovers: Practical Ideas for Early Childhood Classrooms” is thoroughly ‘user friendly’ and highly recommended for both private and public schools and classroom teachers wanting to upgrade and improve their preschool and kindergarten classroom facilities — especially if funding those improvements is limited. – Midwest Book Reviews
From the Back Cover
Learning environments are an important topic as more and more teachers try to make their classrooms into places that support and inspire learning. Using “before” and “after” pictures of real early childhood classrooms, Real Classroom Makeovers shows early childhood teachers step-by-step how small changes can transform their classrooms into wondrous environments for young children to learn and grow. With a budget-conscious focus, the book provides visual examples of dramatic changes that are possible in real preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten classrooms. Most of the makeovers focus on a specific classroom area or learning center. Much more than a collection of before-and-after pictures, this book introduces and describes the philosophy behind creative learning environments based on current early childhood education research. Written in simple, down-to-earth language, this book is accessible for all educators!
About the Author
Rebecca Isbell, Ph.D., is Director of the Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development. She is a professor of Early Childhood Education at East Tennessee State University where she was recognized as a distinguished professor for teaching. Dr. Isbell has served as the director of the lab school for young children and currently serves as a consultant for this program. She designed a pilot site for Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance, now a state training program for early childhood educators. Dr. Pamela Evanshen holds a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and is currently an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the Early Childhood Education Program in the Human Development and Learning Department at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Evanshen has published articles in many educational journals and has presented at conferences nationally and internationally. She worked as the Assistant Principal at George Washington Elementary School, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in Kingsport, TN.
Dr. Pamela Evanshen holds a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and is currently an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the Early Childhood Education Program in the Human Development and Learning Department at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Evanshen has published articles in many educational journals and has presented at conferences nationally and internationally. She worked as the Assistant Principal at George Washington Elementary School, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in Kingsport, TN. Janet Faulk has been a teacher at the preschool, elementary, middle school, and college levels in both public and private institutions, and has worked as an educational diagnostician with students in Pre-K through 12th grade settings. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of undergraduate and graduate students at Milligan College in Tennessee.
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