Loose Leaf for Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Part 1 Foundations of the Teaching–Learning Process: The Role of the Early Childhood Educator
1Early Childhood Education as a Career
2First Things First: Health and Safety Through Observation and Supervision
3Communicating with Young Children
4Facilitating Young Children's Work and Play
5Guiding Young Children's Behavior
6The Teacher as Model
7Modeling Adult Relationships in Early Childhood Settings

Part 2Foundations in Supporting Development and Learning
8Setting Up the Physical Environment
9Creating a Social-Emotional Environment
10Routines
11Developmental Tasks as the Curriculum: How to Support Children at Each Stage
12Observing, Recording, and Assessing

Part 3 Planning for Learning and Development by Enhancing Children's Curiosity, Joy, and Sense of Wonder
13Enhancing Children's Learning and Development Through Language and Emergent Literacy
14Fostering Joy in Developmentally Appropriate Experiences in Math and Science
15Integrating Art, Music, and Social Studies into a Holistic Curriculum