Mena, Janet Gonzalez,

Infants, toddlers, and caregivers : a curriculum of respectful, responsive, relationship-based care and education / Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Napa Valley College, Dianne Widmeyer Eyer, Canada College. - Eleventh edition. - xxx, 362 pages : 24 cm. illustrations ;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 338-345) and index.

Part 1 Focus on the Caregiver Chapter 1: Principles, Practice, and Curriculum Chapter 2: Infant-Toddler Education Chapter 3: Caregiving as Curriculum Chapter 4: Play and Exploration as Curriculum Part 2 Focus on the Child Chapter 5: Attachment Chapter 6: Perception Chapter 7: Motor Skills Chapter 8: Cognition Chapter 9: Language Chapter 10: Emotions Chapter 11: Social Skills Part 3Focus on the Program Chapter 12 The Physical Environment Chapter 13 The Social Environment Chapter 14 Adult Relations in Infant-Toddler Care and Education Programs

An introduction to care and education in the first three years of life. With the impacts of school readiness and technology in early childhood education today, it focuses on the value of free play, the development of self-reliance, and the importance of responsive, respectful interactions.

Senior High School Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)


In English.

9781259922060 (pbk)

2016045841


Child care--United States.
Child development--United States.
Education, Preschool--Activity programs--United States.

HQ778.63 / .G663 2018

305.2310973 M52 / 2018