Secure attachment between child and parent is one of the most important factors in early learning and development, and infant/toddler teachers are the critical third partner in this relationship dance. Extending the Dance in Infant & Toddler Caregiving provides an in-depth blueprint for establishing and maintaining a relationship-based early childhood program that promotes young children’s optimal development. This warm and practical resource will help caregivers develop nurturing relationships with young children while also strengthening parent-child attachment. Copublished with Paul H. Brookes. Past Comprehensive Member Benefit.

Updated 2009! When you need a simple tool to communicate the developmentally appropriate approach that characterizes your program, this appealing brochure comes in handy. It describes key areas of infants' development, suggests the basic educational approach that helps children learn and thrive, and details what parents should look for in an early childhood program. Also available in Spanish (#548S).

Since the first edition in 1987, NAEYC'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 video examples showing developmentally appropriate practice in action. Based on what the research says about development, learning, and effective practices, as well as what experience tells us about teaching intentionally, DAP articulates the principles that should guide our decision making. Chapters describe children from birth through age 8 in detail, with extensive examples of appropriate practice for infant/toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and primary levels. Past Comprehensive Member Benefit.

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Learning Happens features 30 video vignettes that show parents and children—from birth to age 3—interacting during everyday play and routines. These vignettes provide rich examples of how: development unfolds from birth to age 3; young children acquire school readiness skills through everyday interactions and activities; and parents and caregivers support children’s early learning and development through daily interactions and activities.

These vignettes serve as powerful tools for professionals to use both in direct work with families and for training other early child development professionals. They act as catalysts for discussion about all aspects of early development and provide vivid illustrations of the significant influence parents have in getting their young children ready for school. 60 min.

From Zero to Three.

In English for the first time, this diary follows Laura's first months in an infant child care program in Reggio Emilia, Italy. With photographs and notes concerning her development, this English edition also includes new photos and reflections from Laura today, as well as commentary by recognized Reggio Emilia experts. A model for family-centered programming, it stands out among other Reggio Emilia-based materials as one of the only resources focused on the infant/toddler years. From Redleaf Press.

In this revised and updated edition of the bestselling Caring for Infants and Toddlers in Groups: Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Zero to Three has written a how-to guide that matches classroom activities with how children think and grow. Posters and a developmental wheel on common behavior challenges are included with the book. From Zero to Three Press.

Teaching Young Children is NAEYC's brand new magazine, created for anyone who works with preschoolers. Colorful, informative, and easy-to-read, TYC is packed full of teaching ideas, strategies, and tips.   

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The ability to use language (speak, read, write) is not something that children suddenly or automatically develop. It is rather a culmination of experiences with language that begin at birth. Sharing stories (oral storytelling, books) and “story experiences” (conversations, songs, poems, rhymes) with infants and toddlers is critical to building their emergent literacy skills. At the same time, it expands their experience and understanding of the world and also prompts positive interactions with adults and other children, fostering social development. Sprinkled with charming vignettes and ideas for stories to share, From Lullabies to Literature explains how the many types of stories and story experiences are best used with very young children, with a particular focus on using books, and how teachers can plan and provide story experiences most effectively, including by partnering with families. Past Comprehensive Member Benefit.

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This book is a great resource for both beginning and experienced caregivers, with chapters on developing relationships with babies, observation, communication, and safe environments. Being with Babies teaches caregivers how to handle everyday challenges while learning about developmental stages of infants. From Gryphon House.

This illustrated booklet shows parents how warm and responsive care—at home and in child care—helps shape the future development of infants, toddlers, and twos and their ability to learn. This new edition includes information about the building blocks of language, literacy, math, and science. Also available in English (see #745). From Teaching Strategies.