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15.4: Program Features That Support Effective Infant and Toddler Curriculum

Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education · LibreTexts

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    Program policies set the stage for infant/toddler learning and development. Program policies that support effective infant/toddler curriculum planning and implementation include these elements:

    • Primary Care—assigning a primary infant care teacher to each child and family
    • Small Groups—creating small groups of children and caregivers
    • Continuity—maintaining consistent teacher assignments and groups over time
    • Personalized Care—responding to individual needs, abilities, and schedules
    • Cultural Continuity—maintaining cultural consistency between home and program through dialogue and collaboration with families
    • Inclusion of Children with Special Needs—providing appropriate accommodations and support for children with disabilities or other special needs.[1]
    Caregiver handing baby to mother
    Figure 15.5: How would you describe this interaction? Notice the smiles on the faces of the caregiver and parent.[2]

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    [1] The California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework by the California Department of Education is used with permission

    [2] Image by the California Department of Education is used with permission

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