Early Childhood Textbooks
Trauma Informed Behaviour Support: A Practical Guide to Developing Resilient Learners
Contributors: Ayre and Krishnamoorthy
Publisher: University of Southern Queensland
If we want to impact the world of children who have experienced trauma then we must change not only ourselves and our classroom, but we must change our schools, our organisations, and our systems of care for children. We must all speak out for these children who have no voice to bring awareness of new educational and mental health approaches to children who will become tomorrow’s failed adults unless they receive our understanding and our help.
(2 reviews)
Parenting and Family Diversity Issues
Contributor: Lang
Publisher: Iowa State University
This book has been created for students and all individuals who work with children and families (e.g., educators, parents, caregivers, direct support workers, etc.) in diverse contexts. It is imperative to understand how and what factors may influence child outcomes across the lifespan. Therefore, key concepts related to parenting, child-rearing, care-giving, and parenting education are outlined in this textbook to provide historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives across vast settings and developmental domains.
(4 reviews)
Safety, Health, and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education
Contributor: Paris
Publisher: College of the Canyons
Early childhood is a critical time in development. Many outcomes, both positive and negative, have their beginnings in these years. It is vital that children’s health and safety be protected. High-quality early care and education programs can play a valuable role in improving outcomes
(3 reviews)
The ELC: An Early Childhood Learning Community at Work
Contributors: Bridge, Melita, and Roiger
Publisher: Open SUNY
The ELC professional development model was designed to improve the quality of teacher candidates’ Practicum field placements and align teaching in field placements with Learning Standards used in the teacher education program.
(1 review)
Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
Contributors: Paris, Beeve, and Springer
Publisher: College of the Canyons
Welcome to learning about how to effectively plan curriculum for young children. This textbook will address:
(11 reviews)