what is the best space to design for young people in a library environment?
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How about some beanbag chairs and a small couch.  We also added a story time theatre with teired steps to maximize space for many students.  Plus if the children are young include some toy characters from the books and even artifacts from different countries.  Plus posters of famous faces promoting reading is a great addition.
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The West End is a good area to meet people. You haven't said the age bracket you are looking for but you could start there. Greenville Avenue is another area where people like to socialize. Good Luck!
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Church, library, family style pool hall
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Use a big Tupperware container to put it all in. I did that for the 11 year old class and it worked just spiffy.
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It depends on the age group of the children.  You should certainly bring copies of your work, and be prepared to discuss various issues related to writing.  If you visited a high school class, for example, you may be asked about such things as writer's block, where you get your ideas, and whether you model characters after people you know.  Again, it depends on whether you write fiction or non-fiction, and the age group you're speaking with, but it should be a good experience overall.  Look at it as an opportunity to share your talent and experience with young, budding artists, to answer their questions and to inspire them.
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I think it's a great idea to go to a library.  Also, you may be "drifting" because you don't work well without any structure, and you don't know where to start your work.  \nStart by making a checklist of all your assignments for the night.  Break the bigger ones down into small pieces. Check off each piece as you do it.  Whenever you get bored with one thing, switch!  Rotate to the next subject.
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Environments is a great source.  They have stuff for infants on up through school age.  I'm talking beds, toys, highchairs, bookshelves, books, outdoor play equipment, everything.  They have a wesite I'll try to find it here in a minute.  You can request a catalog through the site, I'm pretty sure.\n\nEDIT:  Found it, www.eichild.com   The company is actually called Environments Inc.  Hope that helps.
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The library, or book store.
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since most elementary schools are k-5 you may need several book clubs..because what is appropriate for 5 is not neccessarily appropriate for k!\n\ngive the books to the kids an adequate time in advance (older kids with chapter books may need two weeks while little kids with picture books may need just one night)\n\nwith the little ones..have the story read. discuss it. sing a song that is related..then do a related craft or project. \n\n\nfor older kids...i would break the book club into chapters...say a book has 19 chapters..then meet once every three days after "x" number of chapters have been read to discuss it. and then a final meet to discuss the entire book! maybe even have them "act out" their favorite scenes. \n\nif you look online you can get bookclub questions ...if you are doing this book club after school have snacks for the kids too..and keep it fun and light..the idea is to foster a love for books!\n\nolder kids will love: harry potter, a wrinkle in time, etc.talk to the school librarian for other suggestions!
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Books for the library.  Software for computers.  Flowers or other greenery for the exterior.  Something for the playground.  A display case.  Banners with the school name.
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Visit a university library.  They have a wealth of informatin on childhood education and continuing education.
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small local gathering areas that everyone needs like playgrounds.\norganized offerings like little league teams or swimming clubs\nthat can combine the kids.  best to work from the level of children.the parents will appear where the children are.
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Please view the website that I have listed.  While most of the materials are for older students and adults, maybe some of the activities can be adapted for preschool children.  \n\nInstead of using the basic "study circles" format maybe the students could do art projects to talk about their community and feelings.  Or, plan activities where the students have to work together to figure out puzzles or play games.  Once you get children started they usually figure out things on their own.  I've worked with young students for the past few years through the organization Junior Achievement, its not directly related this organization taught students about entrepreneurship and personal finance, but I learned that young people are very attuned to what goes on in their community.\n\nHave a community day/show and tell were students bring in something from home that explains their culture.  Try to get parents involved if you can.  Afterall, "It takes a village to raise a child."  As I am sure you are probably aware, lessons come in many forms they don't always have to center around pointing out differences and saying its bad to make judgements.  Just show them the different cultures that are out there through story, food, clothing, and other fun activities.
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Oh, those are good ages for natural study.\n\nDaycare, while it is still a great place to exist, is a wonderful time for kids to LEARN things.  Kinda like a kindergarten :)\n\nDependant on where you are, consider natural study as a class project.\n\nHave them pick the environment, and then have them make the environment in class (either through diorama or whatever).  And then, have them pick what animals, plants, and other items exist within the habitat.  Have them make such things.\n\nNow, as they are between the ages of 5 and 9, this is a bit complex, so help them out :) Give them some ideas, and let their imaginations go wild from there.\n\nWhen done, have them look at the habitat, and if you are in a rural area that has a similar habitat, get permission from the parents and take them too it.\n\nOne of the biggests mistakes that most daycare facilities make is that they don't include learning in their work time.  Mainly because they don't know when the parents will pick up the kid :)\n\nBut simple ongoing projects like natural learning, ect, are great ways to entertain kids from day to day, onto weeks into weeks.\n\nSome other ideas:  making little cars, building little soap modles, building clay cities, ect.\n\nBe creative. These ages are great for shaping their young minds :)
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check the following site\n\nhttp://www.schools.ash.org.au/olshc/infotech/dbdesign.htm\n\nif you want more search in google "database design".
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If you go online and type in preschool or preschool design or preschool classroom design you may find some good websites. Sunset used to publish a book about design for childrens rooms. Browse Amazon.com books for more book ideas.\nTaking ECE classes is the best but if you don't have time for that make appointments at several preschools, take you notebook and camera and do some research in person!\nGood Luck!
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Providing a safe environment is number 1.  Then let them explore through arts and crafts.  Like making bubbles with different size wands, or finger painting.  Take them on a nature hike and point out things of interest and perhaps collect a few things and make a poster of them.  How about using an inflatable pool and fill it with sand, let them create a castle....Clay is always fun, and modeling clay never dries out.  Plus taking them to the library and having them explore through  books increase their interest in reading ( very valuable) and allows for a protected environment.\n\nTry some Kitchen Science experiments too.  These are cheep and fun!