What if classrooms were seen not as static places, but as living, breathing organisms that grow and adapt with children? In this episode, guest Alona Yildirim shares her 25 years of experience as an early childhood educator, leader, and co-founder of Documentation Studio Türkiye. Together, we explore how learning environments act as co-teachers—shaping curiosity, inspiring creativity, and making learning visible for both children and educators.
To Learn more and/or connect with Alona:
documentationstudioturkiye.org
LinkedIn: Alona Yildirim
Resources:
The Third Teacher: 79 ways you can use design to transform teaching and learning
Reggio Children Children, spaces, relations
Deb Curtis Designs for Living and learning
Ingrid Crowther Creating Effective Learning Environments
Sandra Duncan Inspiring Spaces for Young children, Rethinking the Classroom Landscape Through A child’s Eyes
The Space: A guide for educators
The Space: A guide for leaders
Yi Fu Tuan Spaces and Places: The Perspective of Experience
Jim Freeman Caring Spaces, Learning Places
Jure Kotnik Designing Spaces for Early Childhood Development: Sparking Learning & Creativity
Architect Faith Swickard Spatial Conditions of Emotion
