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Exceptionally lively, practical, and reader-friendly, this introduction to early childhood education text is unique because of its focus on the value of play. Strong coverage of child development, as well as thoughtful discussions about guiding young children, working families, and celebrating diversity will help teachers facilitate all aspects of the 0-to-8-year-old child's physical, social/emotional, and intellectual growth.

Introduction to the Field	p. 1
Overview of the Profession	p. 2
Historical Contexts	p. 30
Types of Programs	p. 50
Foundations	p. 77
Understanding How a Child Develops and Learns	p. 78
Play in Childhood	p. 110
Guiding Young Children	p. 134
Working with Parents, Families, and Communities	p. 162
Diversity Issues and Young Children	p. 186
Organizing for Instruction	p. 211
Planning the Physical Environment: Indoors	p. 212
Planning the Physical Environment: Outdoors	p. 244
Activity Planning and Assessment	p. 274
The Curriculum	p. 301
Enhancing Physical Development	p. 302
Supporting Social and Emotional Development	p. 328
Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Learning	p. 350
Language and Literacy Learning	p. 380
Using the Creative Arts to Support Development and Learning	p. 404
Using Technology to Support Development and Learning	p. 430
References	p. 451
Index	p. 465
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Teaching Young Children: An Introduction

Teaching Young Children: An Introduction

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