ECED 407 Chapter 3.5: ECED 407 Chapter 3.: ch 3 pt 5
Document Summary
Good aesthetics result not only in an overall sense of attractiveness and beauty within an early childhood centre, but also gives pleasure to those who work and play in the centre, and to those who visit. It has been noted that centres that are dingy and unattractive can result in a negative perception about the children who attend the centre. Often making an environment more beautiful and inviting, results in individual objects and equipment getting the respect and care they deserve, and they can then be used and appreciated to the fullest. Mary jalongo and lauri stamp (1997) describe some of the aesthetic considerations a teacher may need to make when setting up her classroom. In order to arrange the room, to make it aesthetically pleasing, and make it inviting to children, she will need to do much more that staple a couple of pictures up on the bulletin board.
