Infant and Toddler Education and Care

by Susan Eliason

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This dynamic electronic text supports the Bridgewater State University (BSU) course, ECPK 324, which is an introduction to the field of infant and toddler childcare. Through reading the materials in the book and by participating in activities you can expect to explore research-based child learning and development; developmentally appropriate activities using a strength-based approach; quality caregiving routines; and environmental influences on growth and development.

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Publisher
Bridgewater State University
Subjects
Social Sciences, Early Childhood Education
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
Who can read
Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. Introduction
  7. Infant Development
  8. 1: Chapters
  9. 1: Welcome to Infant and Toddler Education and Care
  10. 2: Toddler Development
  11. 3: Developmental Influences- Culture
  12. 4: Developmental Influences- Nutrition
  13. 5: Developmental Influences- Health
  14. 6: Developmental Influences- Socio-Economic Status
  15. 7: Developmental Influences- Engaging Families
  16. 8: Professional Resources and Organizations
  17. 9: Creating Environments- Scheduling and Overall Design Considerations
  18. 10: Creating Environments to Enhance Social and Emotional Development
  19. 11: Creating Environments to Enhance Physical Health and Well-Being
  20. 12: Creating Environments to Enhance Language and Communication
  21. 13: Creating Environments to Enhance Cognitive Development
  22. 14: Summary and Reflection
  23. 2: Appendicies
  24. Appendix A: Answers for Infant Development Comprehension Check
  25. Appendix B: Weekly Activity Plan
  26. Appendix C: Daily Schedule
  27. Back Matter
  28. Index
  29. Index
  30. Glossary
  31. Detailed Licensing