Infant and Toddler Experiences
Editorial Reviews
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"Not activities, experiences planned experiences! Yes! What I particularly like about this book is that it contains detailed material about caregiving in infant/toddler programs based on a sound philosophical foundation. Its not just cute ideas of things to do, but goes way beyond an activity book. It is chock full of good information, has loads of concrete examples, and is very readable." Janet Gonzalez-Mena Author of Multicultural Issues in Child Care and co-author of Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers
"This caregiving manual is filled with love and kindness toward little ones. The emphasis on teacher awareness and implementation of opportunities to enhance intimacy is beautifully emphasized by the authors. Their caring ways and attitudes shine through the words."
Alice Sterling-Honig, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Child Development
Syracuse University
Whats the difference between an activity and an experience? One is meant to pass the time, the other to last a lifetime. In Infant and Toddler Experiences, Fran Hast and Ann Hollyfield have assembled a guide to making the most of caring interactions with children. An experience, they write, allows a childand even an infantto figure out how something works on his or her own, rather that having an adult do it all. They combine a process of learning through repeated interaction and exploration with a caring environment that builds trust between a child and caregiver, and each experience offers a child the chance to choose her own approach to any task that could promote her development.
Focussing on what Hast and Hollyfield call the "three Cs"curiousity, connection, and coordinationeach of the experiences is described simply, including the materials that are needed and the procedures to keep in mind. In addition, they describe specific strategies to link with each experience that will help caregivers promote the healthiest development in infants and toddlers.
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Infant and Toddler Experiences
Infant and Toddler Experiences,Fran Hast,Ann Hollyfield,Redleaf Press,1884834574,Activities,Care,Child Care/Parenting,Child Development,Day care centers,Education,Family / Parenting / Childbirth,Infants,Parenting - Child Rearing,Preschool & Kindergarten,Preschool Institutions,Toddlers,United States,Education / General
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