Part 1 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
1 Early Childhood Education and Developmentally Appropriate Practice
2 Family, School, and Community Partnerships
3 Assessment
4 Planning the Curriculum
Part 2 Personal and Social Development
5 Appreciating Differences
6 Myself and Others
Part 3 Cognitive and Literacy Development
7 Language Development
8 Literacy Development
9 Physical Science Experiences
10 Earth and Space Science Experiences
11 Life Science Experiences
12 Problem Solving and Mathematics
Part 4 Aesthetic and Creative Development
13 Music and Movement
14 Creativity, Art, and Dramatic Activities
Appendix A Lesson Plans
Appendix B Recipes for Food Experiences
References
Name Index
Subject Index