The Creative Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers

by Dombro, Amy Laura; Colker, Laura J.; Dodge, Diane Trister

• ISBN13: 9781879537408
• ISBN10: 1879537400
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-01-01
• Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning

Table of Contents

Why a Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers?	1	(18)
I Who's Who in a Quality Program	19	(42)
Building Relationships: The Focus of Your Work	23	(8)
Knowing Infants and Toddlers	31	(14)
Knowing Families	45	(10)
Community: Building a Network of Support	55	(6)
II Putting Quality Into Action: The Big Picture	61	(104)
Planning and Evaluating Your Program	65	(16)
Individualizing for Children and Families	81	(20)
Creating a Welcoming Environment	101	(18)
Ensuring Children's Safety	119	(14)
Promoting Children's Health	133	(18)
Guiding Children's Behavior	151	(14)
III Putting Quality Into Action: Routines Day By Day	165	(56)
Hellos and Good-byes	169	(10)
Diapering and Toileting	179	(12)
Eating and Mealtimes	191	(10)
Sleeping and Naptime	201	(12)
Getting Dressed	213	(8)
IV Putting Quality Into Action: Activities Day By Day	221	(98)
Playing with Toys	225	(14)
Dabbling in Art	239	(14)
Imitating and Pretending	253	(12)
Enjoying Stories and Books	265	(12)
Tasting and Preparing Food	277	(10)
Exploring Sand and Water	287	(10)
Having Fun with Music and Movement	297	(10)
Going Outdoors	307	(12)
V Appendices	319	(54)
A Self-Assessment for Caregivers/Teachers	321	(6)
B Planning and Individualizing Forms	327	(22)
C Safety and Health Checklists	349	(14)
D Intervention Resources	363	(4)
E Supplemental Resources	367	(6)
Index	373