Introduction to early childhood education / Eva L. Essa

Includes bibliographical references (pages 579-608) and indexes

The scope of and need for early childhood education -- The children -- The families -- The teachers/caregivers -- Rationale supporting early childhood education -- Goals, objectives, and evaluation -- The physical environment -- Scheduling and curriculum planning -- Creative development through the curriculum -- Physical development through the curriculum -- Cognitive development through the curriculum -- Language development through the curriculum -- Social development through the curriculum -- Guiding routines and group activities -- Guiding social behaviors -- Helping children cope with stress