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Working with Young Children, 6th Edition


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 By: Judy Herr, Ed.D.

ISBN: 978-1-59070-813-2
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: © 2008
Subject: Child Care
Grade Level: 9-14
Retail Price: $69.28
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Working with Young Children introduces your students to the fast-growing field of child care services and early childhood education. Your students will develop skills for guiding children effectively while keeping them healthy and safe. Working with Young Children applies child development principles to child care settings. On-site photos enhance the inviting, colorful format. Internet activities are included in every chapter. This text provides current health, safety, and nutrition information. Additional topics include: technology, cultural diversity, family stressors, and child care careers.

-A much-requested chapter on Child Development Principles and Theories has been added! This chapter contains current information on brain development and features the developmental theories of Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, and Gardner.
-Cross-Curricular Links and Workplace Links are added to the end-of-chapter activities.
-Topics include the CDA credential; guidance principles; water play, sand play, and blockbuilding experiences; updated health and nutrition information; and on-the-job applications.

Table of Contents


  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
  9. Preparing the Environment
10. Selecting Toys, Equipment, and Educational Materials
11. Promoting Childrens Safety
12. Planning Nutritious Meals and Snacks
13. Guiding Childrens Health
14. Developing Guidance Skills
15. Guidance Challenges
16. Establishing Classroom Limits
17. Handling Daily Routines
18. The Curriculum
19. Guiding Art, Blockbuilding, and Sensory Experiences
20. Guiding Storytelling Experiences
21. Guiding Play and Puppetry Experiences
22. Guiding Manuscript Writing Experiences
23. Guiding Math Experiences
24. Guiding Science Experiences
25. Guiding Social Studies Experiences
26. Guiding Food and Nutrition Experiences
27. Guiding Music and Movement Experiences
28. Guiding Field Trip Experiences
29. Programs for Infants and Toddlers
30. Programs for School-Age Children
31. Guiding Children with Special Needs
32. Involving Parents and Families
33. A Career for You in Early Childhood Education

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Correlations

Alabama
   PDF Early Childhood Education I (PDF, 56 KB)
Arkansas
   PDF Childcare Guidance, Management, and Services, Grades 9-12 (PDF, 37 KB)
Idaho
Kentucky
   Child Development Services I, Grades 9-12
Louisiana
   PDF Early Childhood Education I, Grades 9-12 (PDF, 114 KB)
Oklahoma
South Carolina
   Early Childhood Education
Tennessee
   PDF Early Childhood Education Careers I (PDF, 66 KB)
   PDF Early Childhood Education Careers II (PDF, 66 KB)
Utah
   Child Care I & II
  Note: Correlation files may not be available for all listed courses.
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