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"Early childhood environments should be early learning places, not a 'pre-institution.' The early childhood environment should honor and respect the community to nurture a cohesive and civil micro society." These observations come from Wendy Shepherd and Jennifer Eaton from Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre in Sydney, Australia, in their article, "Creating Environments That Intrigue and Delight Children and Adults," in the Beginnings Workshop curriculum unit, "Room Arrangement." They identified many examples of trappings of institutionalism such as...
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