The Early Years Matter: Education, Care, and the Well-Being of Children Birth to 8

The Early Years Matter: Education, Care, and the Well-Being of Children Birth to 8
ISBN-10
0807755583
ISBN-13
9780807755587
Category
Education
Pages
192
Language
English
Published
2014-05-23
Publisher
Teachers College Press
Authors
Heather Biggar Tomlinson, Marilou Hyson

Description

This accessible and enaging work introduces current and future teachers, child care providers, and others interested in early childhood education to the importance for the early years in children's well-being and success. It summarizes their research on the value of high-quality services for young children, families, and society, showing why early education matters both today and into the future. Emphasizing the need to understand and respect young children's strengths and unique characteristics, the authors offer inspiration for working in the field, as well as addressing the realistic challenges of implementing developmentally appropriate care and education.

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