Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Preschool Through Primary Grades / Brewer, Jo Ann

This book is a thorough examination of day—to-day aspects of standards-based, developmentally appropriate teaching of young children.

Using student-friendly, readable language, Jo Ann Brewer demonstrates how to integrate developmentally appropriate practice into the early childhood curriculum. The extensive coverage of curriculum, particularly early literacy and language, is a hallmark of this popular book. There is also a heavy focus on diversity, special needs students, and real-world experience from teachers currently in the classroom.