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Fabric Draping 

For creating cozy nooks,  softening corner, and dividing rooms into smaller task specific areas

Fabric draping is a crucial part of our classroom enhancement process. As you can see in some of the settings that are illustrated here, translucent fabric can be used to create a dramatic change in the feel of a room. Smaller cozier area for work and play can foster feeling of safety and comfort, which can elicite more concentration on the activity in which the child is envolved.

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Dividing large spaces

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Corner Draping

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Cozy Nooks

light colored translucent fabrics

 We use large sections of translucent fabric to create airy "room dividers" the foster quiet work and also buffer sound for a more peaceful setting.

light catching soft colors

So much of our modern lives are spent in white boxes ( rooms), and whatever we can do to bring more curving lines, and remove hard edges, will have a soothing  effect, and create a more comforting, and home like environment.

reminiscent of a living room tent

Playing pretend is one of the favorite activities of so many young children. These small, beautifully set up nooks, with table and chairs are a perfect place for dramatic play. The nooks are also excellent to anchor with a small rug, scatter with pillows and make into a book room.

Our first workshop has been created around a unique Puppet tool ( prop) : Fuzzy the Monster Puppet. He has been with us for more than 20 years and we are now creating copies of him for use by providers who complete our Workshop #1 Training. He is not just a puppet but a character: the character of a very shy child who you will learn to play in the workshop. Through his use in conflict situations we can learn to elicite empathy in the children for another child ( Fuzzy); shift focus away from themselves thereby de-escalating the situation.Fuzzy also provides the opportunity to step back from the situation, because, as you are now becoming Fuzzy, "you" will not longer be there. This can be effective when a child feels strong shame  or embarassment over what has happened. Or feels the dissappointment of the provider which could be overwhelming him or her For more information click on Book Now, for available dates and costs. The workshop is in 3 parts so you wil need to book 3 sessions in a row to complete the workshop. Please book on line and send payment in advance to: Reverence for Childhood, 5753 N Haight Ave, Portland, Oregon 97217. Currently the workshop is only available in Portland Oregon, and will be conducted on site at one of the ChildCare Centers making the booking. Maximum participants is 12; so providers from more than one center may be put together for the sessions. please call with any questions once you have completed your booking. .503 253 3236 Thank you.

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