Pt. 1. The early childhood education profession: foundations. Continuity and change in early childhood education
Building on a tradition of excellence
Understanding and applying developmentally appropriate practice
Pt. 2. Learning and developing from birth to age 8: who we teach. Applying what we know about children's learning and development
Adapting for individual differences
Embracing a culturally and linguistically diverse world
Pt. 3. Intentional teaching: how to teach. Building effective partnerships with families
Creating a caring community of learners: guiding young children
Teaching to enhance learning and development
Planning effective curriculum
Assessing children's learning and development
Pt. 4. Implementing an effective curriculum: what to teach. Teaching children to communicate: language, literacy, and the arts
Teaching children to investigate and solve problems: mathematics, science, and technology
Teaching children to live in a democratic society: social-emotional learning and social studies
Teaching children to be healthy and fit: physical development and health
Putting it all together in practice: making a difference for children.
