This newly revised edition covers the basics of early education and care: providing safe, healthy, and appropriately stimulating learning environments; child development and developmentally appropriate practices and curricula in all domains (physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, and creativity), positive guidance strategies, partnering with families, child assessment and program management, and professionalism. Filled with a plethora of practical suggestions for setting up classrooms, developing curricula for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; meeting children's social-emotional...
This newly revised edition covers the basics of early education and care: providing safe, healthy, and appropriately stimulating learning environments...
With Thirty Million Words and other early language initiatives making headlines, the message is clear: Talking to young children matters. But how you talk to children makes a big difference--and this friendly, down-to-earth guidebook shows you how to engage with kids in ways that directly support their language skills and overall development.
Developed by celebrated early education expert Betty Bardige, the second edition of this warm and wise book takes you on a fascinating tour through six stages in a child's language development--starting with baby babbles and...
With Thirty Million Words and other early language initiatives making headlines, the message is clear: Talking to young children matters. Bu...