Working with Young Children, 9th Edition
Working with Young Children introduces students to the exciting and challenging field of early childhood education and care. With an overview of child development principles, the text presents students with the knowledge and skills they will need to become successful early childhood professionals. Students will learn about brain development and its impact on developing children, child development theories and practices, creating safe and inviting learning environments, and preparing engaging learning experiences and activities that promote all aspects of children's development. Students also gain knowledge and skills in dealing with specific concerns related to infants, toddlers, school-age children, and children who have special needs.
Table of Contents
Abbreviated Contents
Working with Young Children, 9th Edition
- Front Matter
- Unit 1 The Children and You
- 1 - You: Working with Young Children
- 2 - Types of Early Childhood Programs
- 3 - Observing Children: A Tool for Assessment
- 4 - Child Development Principles and Theories
- 5 - Understanding Children from Birth to Age Two
- 6 - Understanding Two- and Three-Year-Olds
- 7 - Understanding Four- and Five-Year-Olds
- 8 - Middle Childhood
- Unit 2 Creating a Safe and Healthful Environment
- Unit 3 Guiding Children
- Unit 4 Learning Experiences for Children
- 18 - The Curriculum
- 19 - Guiding Art, Blockbuilding, and Sensory Experiences
- 20 - Guiding Storytelling and Language Experiences
- 21 - Guiding Play and Puppetry Experiences
- 22 - Guiding Manuscript Writing Experiences
- 23 - Guiding Mathematical Experiences
- 24 - Guiding Science and Technology Experiences
- 25 - Guiding Social Studies Experiences
- 26 - Guiding Food and Nutrition Experiences
- 27 - Guiding Music and Movement Experiences
- 28 - Guiding Field Trip Experiences
- Unit 5 Other People You Will Meet
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Photo Credits
- Glossary
- Index