xiii, 281 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. + 1 DVD (84 min. ; 4 3/4 in.)
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-274) and index.
Contents
The evolution of early care and education -- Pre-mobile infants (0-16 months) -- The physical year : one-year-olds (10-26 months) -- The age of autonomy : two year-olds (20-36 months) -- Beginning social overtures : three-year-olds (30-48 months) -- Joie de vivre : four-year-olds (44-66 months) -- Ready for kindergarten : five-year-olds (56-78 months) -- Routines, transitions, and scheudles -- Staff relationships and teacher training -- Family-teacher relationships.