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Infants and Toddlers

by WATSON/WATSON/WILSON

Edition:

4th

ISBN13:

9780827384187

ISBN10:

0827384181

Format:

Paperback

Pub. Date:

9/28/1998

Publisher(s):

Wadsworth Publishing

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This comprehensive, fourth edition text includes the skills necessary to provide high-quality care for infants and toddlers in any child care setting. The text emphasizes individual care and includes helpful information on incorporating individualized techniques and activities for each child in care. Important information on learning theorists, cultural diversity, and special needs helps students understand the many issues affecting child care. The emphasis on growth and development provides students with valuable information that enables them to provide the best possible care.

Acknowledgments

(3)

Preface

(2)

The CDA Competency Standards for Infant/Toddler Child Development Specialists

(2)

About the Authors

xiii

PART I INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT AND CAREGIVER PREPARATION

(130)

Chapter 1 History and Trends in Infant and Toddler Care and Development

(17)

Introduction

(1)

Historical Perspectives on Development and Care

(4)

Current Perspectives on Development and Care

(8)

Cultural Diversity Programs

(4)

Chapter 2 The Unlimited Child and You

(25)

Theory of the Unlimited Child

(1)

Children with Special Needs

(3)

Five Need Levels

(2)

Five Major Developmental Areas

(3)

Ideal Caregiving

(1)

Theoretical Contributions

(6)

Neuroscience Research Findings

(4)

Summary of Theoretical Contributions

(5)

Chapter 3 The 3A's of Child Care

(17)

Introduction

(1)

The 3A's: Attention, Approval, and Affection as Tools

(1)

The Attachment Debate and Diminished Father and Mother Roles

(3)

The 3A's Part I: The Outward Expression

(2)

Definition of Caregiver Self-Health

(1)

The 3A's Part II: The Inward Expression

(3)

Using the 3A's Successfully with Infants and Toddlers

(5)

Chapter 4 Characteristics of Caregiving and Teaching

(37)

Personal Characteristics of Competent Child Care Specialists: Relating to Self

(3)

Relating to Infants and Toddlers

(1)

Acquiring Knowledge

(1)

Conscious Caregiving

(3)

Mastery: The Outcome of Using the 3A's Through the Attention Process

(2)

Positive Perspective (Formally Known as Positive Propaganda)

(3)

Your Work

(1)

Practical Concepts: Child Care Specialists Behaviors and Strategies

(16)

Community Resources

(3)

Professional Preparation of the Caregiver

(5)

Chapter 5 What is Development and Learning?

(33)

The Whole Child

(2)

Areas of Development and Learning

101

(26)

Early Intervention and Inclusion of Special Needs Children

127

(4)

PART II ESTABLISHING A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

131

(118)

Chapter 6 Communicating with Parents and Staff

132

(21)

Why Communicate with Parents and Staff?

133

(1)

Communicating Successfully with Parents, Staff, and Children

133

(2)

Communication Situations

135

(14)

Resources for Parents and Staff

149

(4)

Chapter 7 Settings for Child Care

153

(14)

Family-Based Care

154

(3)

Center-Based Care

157

(2)

Program Emphases

159

(2)

Program Funding

161

(1)

Support Groups

162

(5)

Chapter 8 The Indoor and Outdoor Environment

167

(33)

Room Arrangement

168

(6)

Play Yard Arrangement

174

(2)

Materials

176

(4)

Conditions Fostering Safety and Health

180

(20)

Chapter 9 Designing Curriculum

200

(49)

Infant-Toddler Curriculum

201

(3)

Influences on the Curriculum

204

(12)

Children with Special Needs

216

(3)

The Process of Curriculum Development

219

(5)

Implementing Curriculum

224

(25)

PART III MATCHING CAREGIVER STRATEGIES AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

249

(154)

Chapter 10 The Child from Birth to Four Months of Age

252

(27)

Materials and Activities

253

(2)

Caregiver Strategies to Enhance Development

255

(24)

Chapter 11 The Child from Four to Eight Months of Age

279

(22)

Materials and Activities

280

(2)

Caregiver Strategies to Enhance Development

282

(19)

Chapter 12 The Child from Eight To Twelve Months of Age

301

(21)

Materials and Activities

302

(2)

Caregiver Strategies to Enhance Development

304

(18)

Chapter 13 The Child from Twelve to Eighteen Months of Age

322

(21)

Materials and Activities

323

(3)

Caregiver Strategies to Enhance Development

326

(17)

Chapter 14 The Child from Eighteen to Twenty-Four Months of Age

343

(21)

Materials and Activities

344

(2)

Caregiver Strategies to Enhance Development

346

(18)

Chapter 15 The Child from Twenty-Four to Thirty Months of Age

364

(20)

Materials and Activities

365

(5)

Caregiver Strategies to Enhance Development

370

(14)

Chapter 16 The Child from Thirty to Thirty-Six Months of Age

384

(19)

Materials and Activities

385

(2)

Caregiver Strategies to Enhance Development

387

(14)

Author's Closing Note

401

(2)

Appendix A Developmental Prescriptions

403

(22)

Appendix B Developmental Profile and Instructions

425

(3)

Appendix C CDA Competency Standards for Infant/Toddler Caregivers in Center-Based Programs

428

(19)

Appendix D The Celebration of Life Calendar

447

(8)

Glossary

455

(2)

Index

457

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