Glossary
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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
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
14: Developing Guidance Skills
15: Guidance Challenges
16: Establishing Classroom Limits
17: Handling Daily Routines
18: The Curriculum
19: Guiding Art, Blockbuilding, and Sensory Experiences
20: Guiding Storytelling and Language Experiences
21: Guiding Play and Puppetry Experiences
22: Guiding Manuscript Writing Experiences
23: Guiding Mathematics 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
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
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