Working with Young Children / Edition 6 available in Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 1590708172
- ISBN-13:
- 9781590708170
- Pub. Date:
- 01/22/2008
- Publisher:
- Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
- ISBN-10:
- 1590708172
- ISBN-13:
- 9781590708170
- Pub. Date:
- 01/22/2008
- Publisher:
- Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
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Overview
Activities help guide students through the observation process that is fundamental to evaluating childrens development.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781590708170 |
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Publisher: | Goodheart-Willcox Publisher |
Publication date: | 01/22/2008 |
Edition description: | Sixth Edition, The Observation Guide |
Pages: | 310 |
Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.70(d) |
Age Range: | 14 - 18 Years |
About the Author
Judy has published numerous books, manuals, and articles on early childhood education. Her articles have been printed in such noted journals as Young Children, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, Early Childhood News, and Texas Child Care Quarterly. Working with Young Children has been published in Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic.
Judy has been a guest speaker at local, regional, national, and international conferences. She was invited to Pai Chi University in Korea as the Distinguished Invitational International Scholar. She has participated in the prestigious Management Development Program at Harvard University. She is active in professional associations including the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Judy has received many awards, including the Shirley Dean Award for Distinguished Service to the Midwestern Association for the Education of Young Children. She was also named a Dahlgren Professor. In 2006, Judy received the Outstanding Teaching Award at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. In 2009, the University of Wisconsin-Stout awarded Judy the prestigious James Huff Stout Award for outstanding achievement. The award recognized her for being a national and international educator; prominent leader in early childhood education; notable, prolifi c author; and esteemed researcher.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 You: Working with Young Children 4
Lesson 1.1 Evaluating Careers in Early Childhood 6
Lesson 1.2 Becoming a Successful Teacher 16
Chapter 2 Types of Early Childhood Programs 30
Lesson 2.1 Program Options and Sponsorship 32
Lesson 2.2 Program Quality, Licensing, and Accreditation 43
Chapter 3 Child Development Principles and Theories 54
Lesson 3.1 Understanding Children's Development 56
Lesson 3.2 Historical Factors and Theories of Development 68
Chapter 4 Understanding Children from Birth Through Age Two 86
Lesson 4.1 Physical Development During the First Two Years 88
Lesson 4.2 Cognitive Development During the First Two Years 94
Lesson 4.3 Social-Emotional Development During the First Two Years 101
Lesson 4.4 Culture and Teaching 107
Chapter 5 Understanding Two- and Three-Year-Olds 112
Lesson 5.1 The Developing Two-Year-Old 114
Lesson 5.2 The Developing Three-Year-Old 122
Chapter 6 Understanding Four- and Five-Year-Olds 132
Lesson 6.1 Physical and Cognitive Development of Four- and Five-Year Olds 134
Lesson 6.2 Social-Emotional Development of Four- and Five-Year-Olds 143
Chapter 7 Understanding Middle Childhood 150
Lesson 7.1 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood 152
Lesson 7.2 Social-Emotional Development in Middle Childhood 161
Chapter 8 Preparing the Environment 172
Lesson 8.1 Space Planning for Early Childhood 174
Lesson 8.2 Organizing Early Childhood Spaces 184
Chapter 9 Selecting Toys, Equipment, and Educational Materials 204
Lesson 9.1 Selection Criteria and Technology in the Classroom 206
Lesson 9.2 Selecting Safe Toys and Playground Equipment 218
Chapter 10 Promoting Children's Safety 228
Lesson 10.1 Early Childhood Safety Procedures 230
Lesson 10.2 Neglect, Abuse, and Liability 244
Chapter 11 Planning Nutritious Meals and Snacks 256
Lesson 11.1 Nutrition Needs for Young Children 258
Lesson 11.2 Meals and Snacks for Children 270
Chapter 12 Guiding Children's Health 282
Lesson 12.1 Promoting Children's Health 284
Lesson 12.2 Caring for Illnesses and Injuries 298
Chapter 13 Developing Guidance Skills 318
Lesson 13.1 Foundations of Child Guidance 320
Lesson 13.2 Effectively Guiding Children 333
Chapter 14 Guidance Challenges 348
Lesson 14.1 Understanding Behavior Challenges 350
Lesson 14.2 Strategies for Handling Specific Behavior Challenges 362
Chapter 15 Establishing Classroom Limits 372
Lesson 15.1 Understanding Limits 374
Lesson 15.2 Putting Limits into Action 378
Chapter 16 Handling Daily Routines 388
Lesson 16.1 Understanding the Daily Schedule 390
Lesson 16.2 Implementing Daily Routines and Transitions 395
Chapter 17 Observing Children: A Tool for Assessment 412
Lesson 17.1 Understanding Assessment 414
Lesson 17.2 Technology and Observing Children 427
Chapter 18 The Curriculum 434
Lesson 18.1 Foundations for Curriculum Planning 436
Lesson 18.2 Developing the Curriculum 448
Chapter 19 Guiding Art, Block-Building, and Sensory Experiences 466
Lesson 19.1 Foundations of Art 468
Lesson 19.2 Painting Activities and Art Techniques 478
Lesson 19.3 Block Building, Sensory Activities, and Woodworking 487
Chapter 20 Guiding Storytelling and Language Experiences 498
Lesson 20.1 Storytelling and Children's Books 500
Lesson 20.2 Reading and Telling Stories to Children 510
Chapter 21 Guiding Play and Puppetry Experiences 524
Lesson 21.1 Understanding Play 526
Lesson 21.2 Socio-Dramatic Play and Puppetry 530
Chapter 22 Guiding Manuscript Writing Experiences 546
Lesson 22.1 Understanding Writing Skills and Systems 548
Lesson 22.2 Promoting Writing Skills and Experiences 555
Chapter 23 Guiding Mathematical Experiences 566
Lesson 23.1 Understanding Math Goals and Assessment 568
Lesson 23.2 Equipment and Activities for Math 573
Chapter 24 Guiding Science and Technology Experiences 590
Lesson 24.1 Science and Technology in the Classroom 592
Lesson 24.2 Teaching Science Basics 604
Lesson 24.3 Teaching Science with Food, Gardening, and Animals 613
Chapter 25 Guiding Social Studies Experiences 624
Lesson 25.1 Developing the Social Studies Curriculum 626
Lesson 25.2 Implementing the Social Studies Curriculum 631
Chapter 26 Guiding Food and Nutrition Experiences 646
Lesson 26.1 Understanding Nutrition Experiences 648
Lesson 26.2 Implementing Food and Cooking Experiences 653
Chapter 27 Guiding Music and Movement Experiences 666
Lesson 27.1 The Role of Music and Movement Experiences 668
Lesson 27.2 Integrating Music and Movement Experiences 680
Chapter 28 Guiding Field Trip Experiences 692
Lesson 28.1 Field Trip Foundations 694
Lesson 28.2 Implementing Field Trips 702
Chapter 29 Programs for Infants and Toddlers 714
Lesson 29.1 Understanding Infant and Toddler Caregiving 716
Lesson 29.2 Curriculum and Parent Involvement 737
Chapter 30 Programs for School-Age Children 748
Lesson 30.1 School-Age Programs, Staff, and Environments 750
Lesson 30.2 Implementing Curriculum and Scheduling Activities 763
Chapter 31 Guiding Children with Diverse Needs 774
Lesson 31.1 Education Plans and the Teacher's Role 776
Lesson 31.2 Hearing, Communication, Visual, and Physical Needs 782
Lesson 31.3 Health, Learning, and Behavior Needs 795
Chapter 32 Engaging Families 812
Lesson 32.1 Communicating with Families 814
Lesson 32.2 Providing Family Resources and Activities 832
Chapter 33 Your Career in Early Childhood Education 844
Lesson 33.1 Preparing for Your Career Search 846
Lesson 33.2 Preparing for Career Success 859
Appendix A 876
Appendix B 881
Glossary 898
Index 915