Working with Young Children

By Judy Herr

Book Overview

Working with Young Children focuses on the application of child development principles to the care of children in group settings. Introduce your students to the fast-growing field of child care services, and help them learn the necessary skills. This popular text features an inviting, colorful format and up-to-date topics.-- Topics include the CDA credential; guidance principles; water play, sand play, and blockbuilding experiences; new social studies topics; and more on-the-job application process.-- Helps students develop effective skills for guiding children and for keeping them safe and healthy.-- Provides instruction for setting up a developmentally-appropriate environment.-- Covers planning and implementing curriculum that will meet children's needs and hold their interest.-- Includes hundreds of full-color photos taken in actual child care settings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566378222
• ISBN13: 9781566378222
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
• Length: 543 Pages
• Weight: 3.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.4" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Resource

I have been in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 10 years and I am always seeking resources that will making the job of "Working With Young Children" a little easier. I think this book is a great resource and definately worth buying.

FANTASTIC...!

This absolutely is the best textbook on the market for preparing to teach preschool children. The quality of the book reflects the author's intense dedication to early childhood as a teacher, center director, and University professor.The book takes a much needed "how to" approach and is written in a clear and concise style. Beginning with understanding the characteristics of young children at different ages, the book is comprehensive. It includes everything you need to know to set up a creative developmentally appropriate environment; manage a classroom; plan an inviting curriculum, work with parents, etc. The hundreds of colored photographs help the reader see and understand quality indicators needed in outstanding early childhood programs. Treat yourself and order it today!