Synopses & Reviews
Winner of the Early Childhood News Directors' Choice Award! Perfect for early childhood educators, caregivers, and Parents alike. Creative Resources for Infants and Toddlers Series is a series of titles divided by child care center and classroom criteria. This series explores child development at the critical stages of life, such as the predictable and universal patterns of development that occur in all domains, including physical, cognitive, language and communication, social, and emotional. The resources are arranged by age: Infant Resources: birth to six months, and seven months to 12 months, and Toddler Resources: 13 to 24 months and 25 to 36 months. Understanding developmental norms allows caregivers and parents to create and implement experiences that support and enhance the various levels of child development. With additional references, Web links, and online resources associated with each individual age group, Creative Resources for Infants and Toddlers Series provides all the information needed to understand the developmental needs of the child.
Synopsis
Recent research on brain development emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships during the child's first three years of life. Making Sounds, Making Music, and Many Other Activities for Infants: 7 to 12 Months was written for care givers, early childhood educators and families. The ultimate goal of this book is to assist in promoting healthy develop of our youngest children. It should be a part of all parents' and caregivers' libraries. The book focuses on the growth of the whole child by including norms for physical, language and communication, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
About the Author
Judy Herr, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus of Early Childhood Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Dr. Herr is a member of numerous early childhood organizations such as NAEYC, and has held leadership positions in these organizations. She is also a frequent lecturer at early childhood conferences and seminars and has published many articles and books on early childhood topics. Terri Jo Swim, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Early Childhood Education at Indiana University-Purdue University in Fort Wayne (IPFW). She has been in the field of early childhood education for over 15 years. She has worked in private child care centers, university-based laboratory infant/toddler and preschool programs, and summer camps with children ages birth to 13 years. Terri is also the co-author of CREATIVE RESOURCES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, 2nd Edition (Cengage Learning), with Dr. Judy Herr. Current research interests include infant-toddler and preschool curriculum, Reggio Emilia, documentation, and teacher education.
Table of Contents
Preface. Introduction. Promoting Optimal Development in Infants. Physical Development. Language and Communication Development. Cognitive Development. Social Development. Emotional Development. Physical Development Language and Communication Development. Cognitive Development. Social Development. Emotional Development. References. Appendix A: Books for Infants and Toddlers. Appendix B: Criteria for Selecting Materials and Equipment for Children. Appendix C: Materials and Equipment for Promoting Optimal Development for Infants and Toddlers. Appendix D: Movement Activities for Children from Thirteen to Twenty-four Months. Appendix E: Favorite Finger Plays, Nursery Rhymes, and Chants. Appendix F: Songs. Appendix G: Rhythm Instruments. Appendix H: Recipes. Appendix I: Resources Related to Infants and Toddlers. Appendix J: Developmental Checklist. Appendix K: Anecdotal Record.