Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Pearson New International Edition : Preschool Through Primary Grades

**This text is a thorough examination of day–to-day aspects of standards-based, developmentally appropriate teaching of young children.**Using student-friendly, readable language, Jo Ann Brewer demonstrates how to integrate developmentally appropriate practice into the early childhood curriculum. The extensive coverage of curriculum, particularly early literacy and language, is a hallmark of this popular text. Unlike other texts in the market, there is a heavy focus on diversity, students with special needs, and real-world experience from teachers currently in the classroom. Cover Table of Contents Glossary 1. Young Children Growing, Thinking, and Learning 2. Designing Schools for Young Children 3. Creating an Environment for Learning 4. Planning Learning Activities 5. Play: Learning at Its Best 6. Guiding Behavior 7. Assessment and Reporting 8. Celebrating the Magic of Language 9. Developing Literacy 10. Manipulation and Discovery through Mathematics 11. Manipulation and Discovery through Science 12. Encouraging the Creative Arts 13. Living Together: The Social Studies 14. Promoting Wellness: Physical Education and Health, Nutrition, and Safety Education 15. Working with Parents and Paraprofessionals References Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z This text is a thorough examination of day–to-day aspects of standards-based, developmentally appropriate teaching of young children. Using student-friendly, readable language, Jo Ann Brewer demonstrates how to integrate developmentally appropriate practice into the early childhood curriculum. The extensive coverage of curriculum, particularly early literacy and language, is a hallmark of this popular text. Unlike other texts in the market, there is a heavy focus on diversity, students with special needs, and real-world experience from teachers currently in the classroom.