Question 1
The book discusses the need to create aesthetically pleasing, homelike environments. List at least three characteristics that make a program homelike.Question 2
You are considering adding a loft to your center. List three advantages of a loft.Answer 1
The list could include any three of the following: welcoming, divided into useable space for different functions; includes private places to escape; includes places for people to gather together; provides comfortable furniture and different types of seating; contains different types of lighting; filled with real, functional items; contains objects that have personal meaning; filled with images of the inhabitants; includes living things; contains softness; provides richness of texture and color; provides attention to detail; contains beauty; reflects the values, culture, and ethnicity of the inhabitants; reflects geographic location; is personalized.Answer 2
The list could include any of the following three items. A loft can help to differentiate space, reduce noise levels, add interest to the room, create intimate areas, allow a new view, increase useable space, provide gross motor activity, and help children to feel powerful.