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The Observation Guide for Working with Young Children provides forms and instructions so you can gain the most from your observations of children and early childhood programs. It is divided into chapters that coordinate with the chapters of Working with Young Children. Early observations are designed to help you become familiar with observation and recording techniques. As the chapters progress, your involvement in observations will become more advanced. In later chapters, you will plan, lead, and evaluate your own activities.

Working with Young Children introduces students to the exciting and challenging field of early childhood education and care. Students will learn about brain development and its impact on developing children, child development theories and practices, creating safe and inviting learning environments, and preparing engaging learning experiences and activities that promote all aspects of children's development. Students also gain knowledge and skills in dealing with specific concerns related to infants, toddlers, school-age children, and children with diverse needs. The 2024 revision of this text has had critical updates related to brain development, dual language learners, cultural diversity and sensitivity, trauma informed care, health and safety, and more. Special features, such as Early Childhood Insights, Safety First, Health Highlights, Focus on Careers, Ethical Responsibilities, and Workplace Connections have been added to inform students about relevant information in the field. This title includes the content students need to pursue the Child Development Associate Credential(TM) and covers information about licensing rules and regulations, various career paths, safety considerations, curriculum, and classroom management.Reinforcement about ethical principles and practices in the early childhood profession by highlighting excerpts from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment core values and principles of conduct.Video Library showcases authentic experiences of children in the classroom and at play. These videos, alongside reading and provided activities, questions, and discussions related to the video allow instructor to show how children interact with each other and with adults.

The Observation Guide for Working with Young Children is designed for observing, planning, and evaluating classroom experiences.

This Workbook is designed for use with the text Working with Young Children. The chapters in the workbook correspond to those in the text and should be completed after reading the appropriate text chapter. Each chapter of the workbook contains reviews of the textbook chapters to enhance your understanding of textbook content. The various types of questions include matching, true or false, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer.