Includes bibliographical references. New Book -- November -- 2016
Contents:
About this guide -- Limitations -- Terms -- Helpful documents -- Apply your knowledge -- Child development basics -- Interacting with young children -- Ethical considerations in working with children and families -- Check your learning: chapter 1 -- Illness prevention -- injury prevention -- Emergency preparedness -- Check your learning: chapter 2 -- Arrival Routines -- Meals and snacks -- Diapering and toileting -- Outdoor play -- Naptime routines and safe sleep -- Learning activities -- Communicating with families -- Departure routines -- Team communication -- Check your learning: chapter 3 -- Professionalism -- Continuing your learning -- Check your learning: chapter 4 -- Resources -- References.
Summary:
"Working with children is fun but also complex and requires knowledge of health and safety practices, child development, guidance strategies, and more. This guide serves as a long-term resource as you grow into the profession. Full of research and best practices.Sharon Bergen has over thirty years in the education profession as a teacher, program director, multi-site manager, and trainer. She is an instructor of Early Childhood and Youth Development at Dakota County Technical College and author of several books including Best Practices for Training Early Childhood Professionals and Healthy Children Healthy Lives: The Wellness Guide for Early Childhood Programs"-- Provided by publisher. "This book will provide a foundation for your knowledge of current early childhood best practices and a springboard for your learning about the practices that are unique to the program for which you are working"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.