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Book SynopsisMany families and educators are concerned with the school readiness skills that children acquire in preschool; however, they do not realize that these skills begin to develop during the infant and toddler years. Infant and toddler caregivers need to recognize the importance of a high-quality infant and toddler learning environment and learn how they can support children while they acquire essential skills for future success.
Trade Review“School readiness” is an unfamiliar term to many infant and toddler caregivers. Dr. Vanover’s book, The Beginning of School Readiness, helps explain what actual “readiness” is for a young child and the stages of learning. Specifically, her discussion on development demonstrates the important role of play in a child’s overall education. -- Holly Lafavers, Early Childhood Specialist, Kentucky Department of Education
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Social and Emotional Skills Chapter 2: The Importance of Routines Chapter 3: Infant and Toddler Language Skills Chapter 4: Promoting Play Skills Chapter 5: Physical Development of Infants and Toddlers Chapter 6: Developing Self-Help Skills Chapter 7: Cognitive Development and Pre-Academic Skills Chapter 8: Assessment and Early Intervention Chapter 9: Parent Involvement in the Infant/Toddler Classroom References
