Enhancing Brain Development in Infants and Young Children: Strategies for Caregivers and Educators

ISBN-13: 9780807764442 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 132 str.

Doris Bergen; Lena Lee; Cynthia Dicarlo

Spis treści

• Contents
• Foreword ix Sandra J. Stone
• Introduction 1
• Purpose of This Book 3
• Overview of the Book 3
• Acknowledgments 4
• 1.  The Brain Building Process 5
• Prenatal Brain Development 6
• Susie’s Pregnancy and Care 6
• Infant Brain Development 9
• The Noah Family and Their Premature Infant Drew 9
• Toddler Brain Development 12
• Amata’s Activity Level 12
• Preschool Brain Development 14
• The Mumbara Family 14
• Kindergarten/Primary Years Brain Development 17
• Janie’s 2nd-Grade Year 17
• Brain Development Issues for Children with Special Needs 20
• Arthur’s Reading Difficulties 20
• Fostering Brain Development: Role of Family and Early Childhood Professionals 22
• Summary 22
• Questions for Discussion 23
• Suggestions for Further Reading 23
• 2.  Fostering Brain Development in the Infant Curriculum 24
• Min 24
• Daniel 24
• Lola 25
• Review of Brain Development at the Infant Age Level 25
• Fostering Brain Development at the Infant Age Level 26
• Curriculum Priorities at the Infant Age Level 27
• Sample Curriculum Activities 28
• Planning the Infant Day 35
• Helping Parents Provide Brain-Enhancing Environments 36
• Enhancing the Brain Development of Min, Daniel, and Lola 38
• Questions for Discussion 40
• Suggestions for Further Reading/Listening 40
• 3.  Fostering Brain Development in the Toddler Curriculum 41
• Tommy 41
• Miguel 41
• Simeon 42
• Review of Brain Development at the Toddler Age Level 42
• Fostering Brain Development at the Toddler Age Level 42
• Sample Curriculum Activities (Can Be Adapted for Preschoolers) 45
• Planning the Toddler Day 53
• Enhancing the Brain Development of Tommie, Miguel, and Simeon 55
• Questions for Discussion 57
• Suggestions for Further Reading 57
• 4.  Fostering Brain Development in the Preschool Curriculum 58
• Jesús 58
• Ruby 58
• Billy 59
• Review of Brain Development at the Preschool Age Level 59
• Curriculum Priorities at the Preschool Age Level 59
• Sample Curriculum Activities (Can Be Adapted for Toddlers or Kindergarten/Primary Children) 62
• Planning the Preschool Day 72
• Enhancing the Brain Development of Jesús, Ruby, and Billy 72
• Questions for Discussion 75
• Suggestions for Further Reading/Listening 75
• 5.  Fostering Brain Development in the Kindergarten/Primary Curriculum 76
• Eden 76
• Maigret 76
• Ying 77
• Review of Brain Development at the Kindergarten/Primary Age Level 77
• Curriculum Priorities at Kindergarten/Primary Age Level 79
• Sample Curriculum Activities (Can Be Adapted for Preschoolers) 81
• Planning the Kindergarten/Primary Day 91
• Enhancing the Brain Development of Eden, Maigret, and Ying 91
• Questions for Discussion 95
• Suggestions for Further Reading 95
• 6.  Fostering Brain Development with Technology-Augmented Materials 96
• Nancy 96
• Jason and Edwin 97
• Derick 98
• Types of Technology-Augmented Devices for Children 98
• Review of Potential Effects of Technology-Augmented Activities on Brain Development 99
• Curriculum Priorities for Technology-Augmented Activities 102
• Sample Curriculum Activities for Children (May Be Modified for Other Age Levels) 103
• Planning the Technology-Augmented Environment 106
• Adapting Technology-Augmented Materials for Nancy, Jason and Edwin, and Derick 107
• Questions for Discussion 110
• Suggestions for Further Reading 110
• 7.  Contemporary and Future Issues Related to Children’s Brain Development 111
• Emerging Issues Influencing Essential Conditions for Healthy Brain Development 111
• Resilience in Uncertain Times 116
• The Role of Early Childhood Professionals in Supporting Children’s Brain Development 117
• Questions for Discussion 118
• Suggestions for Further Reading 118
• References 119
• Index 124
• About the Authors 132