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- Interactive Glossary
- Unit One - The Children and You
- 1 - You: Working with Young Children
- 2 - Types of Early Childhood Programs
- 3 - Observing Children: A Tool for Assessment
- 4 - Child Development Principles and Theories
- 5 - Understanding Children from Birth to Age Two
- 6 - Understanding Two- and Three-Year-Olds
- 7 - Understanding Four- and Five-Year-Olds
- 8 - Middle Childhood
- Unit Two - Creating a Safe and Healthful Environment
- 9 - Preparing the Environment
- 10 - Selecting Toys, Equipment, and Educational Materials
- 11 - Promoting Children’s Safety
- 12 - Planning Nutritious Meals and Snacks
- 13 - Guiding Children’s Health
- Unit Three - Guiding Children
- 14 - Developing Guidance Skills
- 15 - Guidance Challenges
- 16 - Establishing Classroom Limits
- 17 - Handling Daily Routines
- Unit Four - Learning Experiences for Children
- 18 - The Curriculum
- 19 - Guiding Art, Blockbuilding, and Sensory Experiences
- 20 - Guiding Storytelling Experiences
- 21 - Guiding Play and Puppetry Experiences
- 22 - Guiding Manuscript Writing Experiences
- 23 - Guiding Math Experiences
- 24 - Guiding Science and Technology Experiences
- 25 - Guiding Social Studies Experiences
- 26 - Guiding Food and Nutrition Experiences
- 27 - Guiding Music and Movement Experiences
- 28 - Guiding Field Trip Experiences
- Unit Five - Other People You Will Meet
- 29 - Programs for Infants and Toddlers
- 30 - Programs for School-Age Children
- 31 - Guiding Children with Special Needs
- 32 - Engaging Parents and Families
- 33 - A Career for You in Early Childhood Education