Author: Judy Herr, Ed.D. and Pradnya Patet, Ph.D.

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Working with Young Children introduces students to the field of early childhood care and education, bringing to life the wide variety of career opportunities in early learning environments. The text presents an in-depth, comprehensive study of all aspects of the early childhood field to help prepare students for workplace success. It first provides students with an overview of child development principles, before moving into the aspects of early care and education. The chapters have been organized into lessons with corresponding review questions and auto-grading capabilities. An abundance of features, such as learning outcomes, chapter summaries, and extensive assessment opportunities, increase students’ ability to succeed. This edition has been thoroughly revised to include the latest research and industry trends, including nutrition information tied to the newest USDA Dietary Guidelines and updated best practices in child guidance.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Working with Young Children 11e, Online Textbook

• Front Matter
• Unit 1 The Children and You
• • 1 You: Working with Young Children
  • 2 Types of Early Childhood Programs
  • 3 Child Development Principles and Theories
  • 4 Understanding Children from Birth to Age Two
  • 5 Understanding Two- and Three-Year-Olds
  • 6 Understanding Four- and Five-Year-Olds
  • 7 Understanding Middle Childhood
• Unit 2 Creating a Safe, Stimulating, and Healthful Environment
• • 8 Preparing the Environment
  • 9 Selecting Toys, Equipment, and Educational Materials
  • 10 Promoting Children’s Safety
  • 11 Planning Nutritious Meals and Snacks
  • 12 Guiding Children’s Health
• Unit 3 Guiding Children
• • 13 Developing Guidance Skills
  • 14 Guidance Challenges
  • 15 Establishing Classroom Limits
  • 16 Handling Daily Routines
• Unit 4 Learning Experiences for Children
• • 17 Observing Children: A Tool for Assessment
  • 18 The Curriculum
  • 19 Guiding Art, Block Building, 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 Programs, People, and Your Career
• • 29 Programs for Infants and Toddlers
  • 30 Programs for School-Age Children
  • 31 Guiding Children with Exceptionalities
  • 32 Engaging Families
  • 33 Your Career in Early Childhood Education
• Glossary
• Index