{"product_id":"lisa-murphy-on-being-child-lisa-murphy-9781605546155","title":"Lisa Murphy on Being Child Centered","description":"\u003ci\u003eLisa Murphy on Being Child Centered\u003c\/i\u003e provides an in-depth exploration of the author's approach to working with children. Lisa Murphy outlines nine characteristics programs need to build an environment that's child-centered, where play, developmentally appropriate practice, and academic standards all come together under one roof. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Nine characteristics of a child-centered environment: \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren are provided long periods of uninterrupted free time to explore their environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren are provided lots of time outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren are able to explore the environment with few restrictions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdults control the environment, not the children\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdults serve as facilitators within the space\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdults articulate the intention behind their words and actions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdults are familiar with current research and the key contributions of historical child development theorists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdults are aware of the importance of keeping it real\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren are provided time and opportunity to create, move, sing, discuss, observe, read, and play every day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using true-to-life examples, anecdotes, and Lisa Murphy's signature conversational style, this book presents and explores the true identifying characteristics of a hands-on, play-based, child-centered environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lisa Murphy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1605546151\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781605546155\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Redleaf Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/12\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d","brand":"Lisa Murphy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44053735571711,"sku":"9781605546155","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8972f16e-8f4e-404a-9c85-657e0009be44.jpg?v=1685025972","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lisa-murphy-on-being-child-lisa-murphy-9781605546155","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}