"Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers" is an ideal introduction to care and education in the first three years of life, featuring a respectful, cohesive approach inspired by Magda Gerber and Dr. Emmi Pikler, pioneers in what Gerber called "Educaring". The text emphasizes the value of play and exploration, as well as giving careful attention to those caregiving times, when relationships grow and an abundance of learning occurs.

Table of Contents

Preface Resources for Caregivers PART 1. FOCUS ON THE CAREGIVER 1. Principles, Practice, and Curriculum 2. Infant-Toddler Education 3. Caregiving as Curriculum 4. Play and Exploration as Curriculum PART 2. FOCUS ON THE CHILD 5. Attachment 6. Perception 7. Motor Skills 8. Cognition 9. Language 10. Emotions 11. Social Skills PART 3. FOCUS ON THE PROGRAM 12. The Physical Environment 13. The Social Environment 14. Adult Relations in Infant-Toddler Care and Education Programs Appendix A: Quality in Infant-Toddler Programs: A Checklist Appendix B: Environmental Chart Notes Glossary Credits Index