Whole Child, The

This practical methods text provides a complete developmental approach to early childhood education giving teachers the specific skills they need to teach the whole child--emotionally, socially, physically, creatively, and cognitively. Written in a warm, engaging style, the text embraces the emergent approach to fostering cognitive skills in children from birth through age eight. Continuing the legacy of what has made this text a classic in its field, Patricia Weissman and Joanne Hendrick have improved upon the effectiveness of their best-selling text with a myriad of necessary and notable additions and changes, producing once again an outstandingly written text for all introduction to early childhood courses at the college level.

New to the Tenth Edition: An ongoing discussion about current educational philosophies, such as intentional teaching, multiple intelligences, the project approach and webbing, and aligning standards with developmentally appropriate practice. Over one hundred new photographs from across the country to show readers authentic teaching situations–actual classroom practices with real children, families, and teachers in a multicultural array. A dozen or more new graphics and illustrations explain key concepts that support different learning styles. A new Chapter 7, Arranging a Good Day for Young Children has been added to emphasize the importance of the classroom environment–indoor and outdoor–to a child’s physical and emotional development. A revised Chapter 16 focusing on becoming “the whole teacher.” Teacher Tips placed strategically in chapter margins offering suggestions from mentor teachers.