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Gardner-Neblett, Nicole; Addie, Atiya; Eddie, Anissa L.; Chapman, Sandra K.; Duke, Nell K.; Vallotton, Claire D. – Reading Teacher, 2023
During the first year of life, children begin to develop preferences for their own racial group over others. To interrupt the development of these and other biases during infancy and toddlerhood, educators can use books to promote anti-racist and anti-bias thinking and behaviors in children, while also supporting children's emergent literacy. This…
Descriptors: Racism, Bias, Infants, Toddlers
Copple, Carol, Ed.; Bredekamp, Sue, Ed. – National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2009
Since the first edition in 1987, National Association for the Education of Young Children's book "Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs" has been an essential resource for the early child care field. Now fully revised and expanded, the 2009 version comes with a supplementary CD containing readings on key topics, plus…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Infants, Toddlers, Kindergarten
Human Sexuality--What Children Should Know and when They Should Know It. Family Communication Series
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., 2007
Understanding one's sexuality is a lifelong process. This pamphlet outlines developmental markers for what children need to know about sexuality, from infancy through adolescence. These guideposts can help parents, caregivers, and educators decide when a discussion of a given subject is age-appropriate. They may be particularly helpful for those…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Pamphlets, Infants, Family Relationship
Thompson, Nicole L.; Hare, Dwight; Sempier, Tracie T.; Grace, Cathy – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2008
This article explains the creation of the "Growing and Learning with Young Native Children" curriculum toolkit. The curriculum toolkit was designed to give American Indian and Alaska Native early childhood educators who work in a variety of settings the framework for developing a research-based, developmentally appropriate, tribally…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Infants
Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2009
Teachers of very young children have the awesome task of providing rich information and experiences that build skills and understanding in the context of every day routines and within intentionally-designed play opportunities that capture children's interests, wonder and curiosity so they want to know more. Pennsylvania's learning standards join…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Childhood Interests, Holistic Approach, Glossaries
Stephen, Christine; Dunlop, Aline-Wendy; Trevarthen, Colwyn – 2003
Based on a review of 30 years of academic research on infant and toddler development, this report describes patterns of child development from birth to 3 years of age and examines the implications for Scottish out-of-home care. Developmental patterns are described for the following age groups: birth to 3 months, 3 to 12 months, 1 to 2 years, and 2…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Training, Child Care, Child Caregivers
Couchenour, Donna – 1994
Using as a framework concerns and problems which two early childhood educators encountered in connection with curriculum in programs for infants and toddlers, this guide focuses on common questions about child developmental needs shared by caregivers and parents. The chapters consider the following questions: (1) "What Is Curriculum?"…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Thompson, Debra S. – 1993
In recognition of the close relationship between motor skill and cognitive development in the first 2 years of life, this guide presents 78 developmentally appropriate activities that parents and teachers can use to enhance infant and toddler motor development. Activities are categorized by age group as follows: (1) 16 activities for newborn to…
Descriptors: Age Groups, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Developmental Tasks
Miller, Karen – 1999
This book for caregivers and parents provides over 300 activities based on the developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds. The book describes key developmental stages to assist caregivers in identifying developmentally appropriate activities. Following an introductory chapter, the book is organized by developmental domains. Each…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development
Knapp-Philo, Joanne, Ed.; Rosenkoetter, Sharon E., Ed. – WestEd, 2006
The newborn is amazingly equipped to acquire language and literacy--these early years are the foundation upon which later learning is built. Drawing on current research, the authors of this book examine the elements of beginning language and literacy and look at how families, programs, and communities can encourage beginning language and literacy…
Descriptors: Infants, Toddlers, Emergent Literacy, Language Acquisition
Kurzban, Vicki – 2002
Based on the view that play builds the foundation for lifelong learning, this 3-volume set of videotapes (in English and Spanish versions) with accompanying facilitators guide depicts a wide variety of parents/caregivers playing with infants and toddlers to highlight the importance of playing and interacting in ways that support and expand…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Training, Child Care, Child Development
Miller, Linda G.; Albrecht, Kay – 2001
This guide is designed for training teachers in the use of the "Innovations" curricula for infants and for toddlers. The "Innovations" program is based on the view that curricula for young children should involve thinking and planning for everything that can contribute to child development as well as the teacher's relationship with the child and…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Caregivers, Child Development, Curriculum
Albrecht, Kay; Miller, Linda G. – 2000
Based on the view that curricula for young children should involve thinking and planning for everything that can contribute to child development and the teacher's relationship with the child and the family, this book details a comprehensive, interactive curriculum for infants from birth to 18 months. Following an introductory chapter presenting…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Curriculum, Day Care
Parlakian, Rebecca – 2003
By exploring what school readiness means in the context of work with very young children, program leaders can better understand how they can support the lifetime learning of infants and toddlers in their programs. This book, designed for infant-family program leaders, examines the important role that cognitive and social-emotional skills play in…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Care, Cultural Influences, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Albrecht, Kay; Miller, Linda G. – 2001
This book provides teachers of infants and toddlers with an in-depth guide to infant and toddler development, theories of growth and development, and best practices in early childhood education. The chapters are: (1) "Innovations: Infant and Toddler Development," looking at the underlying principles of developmental and interactional…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Caregivers, Child Development