Understanding Infants [3-pack]: Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals (Winning Ways Series) - Softcover

Schweikert, Gigi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1605541397 ISBN 13: 9781605541396

Publisher: Redleaf Press, 2012

Synopsis

Learn about development during the first year and provide infants with security, comfort, and stability

As an early childhood professional who works with infants, you provide the care and nurturing they need to grow and flourish. You make a difference in their first year one that is filled with remarkable growth. Being an infant teacher requires knowing and understanding infants, observing them closely, and responding appropriately to their subtle and not-so-subtle cues. Use this professional development workbook to gain insight into the amazing capabilities of infants, learn about their development, create a more infant-appropriate routine and program, and provide them with security, comfort, and stability as they explore and learn with confidence. This is a great educational and training tool whether you are a veteran educator, new teacher, college student, or career seeker. You’ll learn fascinating facts, and you’ll be reminded of how important your job as an early childhood professional truly is.

This book is sold in a 3-pack.

About this title

About the Author:

Gigi Schweikert: Gigi Schweikert is the author of many books on early childhood education, including the Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals series and Prime Times: A Handbook for Excellence in Infant and Toddler Programs. As a teacher, Gigi has worked with infants at a ski resort drop-in program in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, toddlers at the United Nations Child Care Center in New York City, and preschoolers at an intergenerational program in the Rocky Mountains. She is a popular keynote speaker and presenter at staff workshops, parent seminars, and conferences.

Review:

Gigi Schweikert understands what a gift and a responsibility being an infant teacher is. Her no-nonsense insights offer hands-on strategies for you to excel at your invaluable work.”
Holly Elissa Bruno, MA, JD, author, keynote speaker, adjunct instructor at Wheelock College, and BAM Radio Network host

Everyone working with young children should read this Winning Ways series. Gigi clearly knows and respects babies, toddlers and twos, preschoolers, and the adults who care for them. With her down-to-earth, practical and personal approach, she offers information, insights, and things to think about that will enrich your practice and help you make a positive difference in the lives of the children you care for each day.”
Amy Laura Dombro, author of Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children to Extend Their Learning

About this edition

• Publisher: Redleaf Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1605541397
• ISBN 13: 9781605541396
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72