EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 1H 12M
Learning Spaces as Living Organisms: A Conversation with Alona Yildirim
from The Intentional ECE · host Cathy Belgrave
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.orgIG: @little.people.learn LinkedIn: Alona YildirimResources:The Third Teacher: 79 ways you can use design to transform teaching and learningReggio Children Children, spaces, relationsDeb Curtis Designs for Living and learningIngrid 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 educatorsThe Space: A guide for leadersYi Fu Tuan Spaces and Places: The Perspective of ExperienceJim Freeman Caring Spaces, Learning PlacesJure Kotnik Designing Spaces for Early Childhood Development: Sparking Learning & CreativityArchitect Faith Swickard Spatial Conditions of Emotion
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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.orgIG: @little.people.learn LinkedIn: Alona YildirimResources:The Third Teacher: 79 ways you can use design to transform teaching and learningReggio Children Children, spaces, relationsDeb Curtis Designs for Living and learningIngrid 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 educatorsThe Space: A guide for leadersYi Fu Tuan Spaces and Places: The Perspective of ExperienceJim Freeman Caring Spaces, Learning PlacesJure Kotnik Designing Spaces for Early Childhood Development: Sparking Learning & CreativityArchitect Faith Swickard Spatial Conditions of Emotion
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