Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood Education

CURRICULUM AND METHODS for EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS provides practical, hands-on strategies that early childhood teachers and care providers can use to guide children through the critical period of early development. With an emphasis on decision making, the author encourages teachers to think creatively to employ specific curriculum strategies, and provides comprehensive explanations for the most current and credible models and approaches that exist in the field. Real world scenarios are integrated throughout, with extensive use of video interviews, as well as animated tables that exhibit specific materials and activities to support the range of curricular areas.