Working With Young Children

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.