Working with Young Children: The Observation Guide

By Judy Herr and Judy Herr Ed.D.

Book Overview

Working with Young Children focuses on the application of child development principles to the care of children in group settings. Introduce your students to the fast-growing field of child care services, and help them learn the necessary skills. This popular text features an inviting, colorful format and up-to-date topics.-- Topics include the CDA credential; guidance principles; water play, sand play, and blockbuilding experiences; new social studies topics; and more on-the-job application process.-- Helps students develop effective skills for guiding children and for keeping them safe and healthy.-- Provides instruction for setting up a developmentally-appropriate environment.-- Covers planning and implementing curriculum that will meet children's needs and hold their interest.-- Includes hundreds of full-color photos taken in actual child care settings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590701305
• ISBN13: 9781590701300
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.7" x 10.7"
• Grade Range: Grade 9 to Postsecondary