Creative Resources for Infants & Toddlers

The ultimate goal for all caregivers and educators is to assist in promoting healthy development of young children. This edition focuses on the growth of the whole child by including norms for physical, language, and communication, cognitive, social and emotional development from birth to 36 months. It includes up to 300 specially-designed activities for infants and toddlers, and groups experiences by ages and developmental areas. Guidance is given in matters of safety and family involvement, with up-to-date assessment information to enhance the ability of caregivers to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers. With additional references, web links, on-line resources, daily planning forms, and expanded appendices, Creative Resources for Infants and Toddlers, 2E provides the tools to help you create a strong foundation for the thinking, interacting, and learning progressions of the children in your care.

Creative Resources for Infants and Toddlers, 2E focuses on the growth of the whole child by including norms for physical, language, and communication, cognitive, social and emotional development from birth to 36 months. It includes up to 300 specially- designed activities for infants and toddlers, and groups experiences by ages and developmental areas. Guidance is given in matters of safety and family involvement, with up-to-date assessment information to enhance the ability of caregivers to meet the growing needs of infants and toddlers. With additional references, web links, on-line resources and expanded appendices, Creative Resources for Infants and Toddlers, 2E provides a wealth of information to parents, caregivers, and educators who seek to build a strong foundation for thinking, interacting, and learning development of the children in their care.

Judy Herr, PhD, is professor of early childhood at the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Dr. Herr is the chairperson of the Annual University of Wisconsin - Stout Early Childhood Education Conference and a member of numerous early childhood organizations. Dr. Herr is a frequent lecturer at early childhood conferences and seminars and has published many articles and books on early childhood topics.

Terri Jo Swim, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of Early Childhood Education at Indiana University-Purdue University in Fort Wayne (IPFW). She has been in the field of early childhood education for over 15 years. She has worked in private child care centers, university-based laboratory infant/toddler and preschool programs, and summer camps with children ages birth to 13 years. Terri is also the co-author of CREATIVE RESOURCES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, 2ND EDITION, with Dr. Judy Herr. Current research interests include infant-toddler and preschool curriculum, Reggio Emilia, documentation, and teacher education.