Beautiful Beginnings: A Developmental Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers [With CD-ROM]

ISBN-13: 9781557668202 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 416 str.

Helen Raikes; Jane McCall Whitmer

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Developed by two respected research consultants for Early Head Start, this extensive curriculum takes a joyful activity-based approach to enhancing the development of infants and toddlers. Professionals and parents will get more than 350 photocopiable, easy-to-use activity sheets divided into six age ranges between birth to three years that build on each childa s natural strengths and interests, recognize and expand on emerging developments, and encourage progress in areas of concern. This research-supported curriculum

• helps children progress in eight key areas communication, gross motor, fine motor, intellectual, discovery, social, self-help, and pretend
• promotes parent/professional collaboration as they choose goals for the child and support the childa s progress
• recognizes each childa s individuality by encouraging careful observation and reflection during goal selection
• uses in many cases materials readily available in most homes
• makes it simple and fun to track child progress with photocopiable goal sheets for recording objectives, a goal chartsa for each age range, and corresponding stickers to celebrate accomplished goals
• is linked with the Ages & Stages Questionnaires(r) (ASQ)

Ideal for use in a variety of programs and settings, such as Early Head Start, center-based care, home visits, and parent education programs, this engaging and effective curriculum helps young children meet developmental goals and enhances their school readiness.The curriculum includes:

• more than 350 photocopiable activity sheets
• goal sheets
• a goal chart for each age range
• six pages of stickers
• CD-ROM with all the activities, goal sheets, and goal charts

See which domain of school readiness in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Outcomes Framework this book addresses.
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