Resources for Infant Toddler Professionals

2007 Archived Curriculum
The following Curriculum resources were posted to the Web site on January 10, 2007.

"Learning through Water Play"
This article discusses the many different learning opportunities that water play presents, in particular discussing that for infants and toddlers, water play will strengthen hand-eye coordination as well as allow them to exercise small muscles.
www.naeyc.org/ece/2003/03.asp

2005/2006 Archived Curriculum
The following Curriculum resources were posted to the Web site on July 24, 2006.

Getting Ready for School Begins at Birth: How to Help Your Child Learn in the Early Years by Claire Lerner and Lynette A. Ciervo, published by Zero to Three
This describes how children acquire the skills they need for school up to 3 years old. Lerner and Ciervo also offer suggestions and methods of how to enhance and further these skills and development. *Also available in Spanish*
www.zerotothree.org/schoolreadiness/0-12.html

The Right Stuff for Children Birth to 8: Selecting Play Materials to Support Development by M.B. Bronson, published by the Montessori Foundation
This piece of literature suggests appropriate materials for children to use in order to ensure effective and successful development and growth.
www.montessori.org

The following Curriculum resources were posted to the Web site on January 5, 2006.

Active Learning for Infants by D. Cryer, T. Harms, & B. Bourland, published by Dale Seymour Publications, 1987. 
This book provides over 300 different activities for parents to perform with their infants. Every single area of development is enhanced and addressed in this book's activities.

Building Literacy With Love: A Guide for Teachers and Caregivers of Children Birth Through Age 5 by Betty S. Bardige and Marilyn M. Segal, published by Zero to Three
This book helps teachers and caregivers approach reading and literacy in a compassionate and enjoyable way with children. Instead of forcing children to read, Bardige and Segal insist on engaging the child in the activities.
www.zerotothree.org/bookstore/pubDetails.cfm?pubID=2588

Prime Times by Jim Greenman and Anne Stonehouse, published by Redleaf Press, 1966.
This book helps explain what should be expected from young children and offers activities that parents and child care providers can do with children. Additionally, this book tells parents what to expect when their children go off to centers or day care, helping them to deal with their emotions. There are also sections on evaluations and qualifications that are intended for the use of providers.
www.RedleafPress.org

Infant and Toddler Caregiving: A Design for Training by Alice Honig and J. Ronald Lally, published by Syracuse University Press, 1981.
This book informs professionals planning to care for infants and toddlers on the best practices, discipline and activities. For example, in the chapter titled “The Young Infant and How He Grows: Nutrition,” questions ranging from sucking to knowing when a child is done eating are discussed and answered.
www.syracuseuniversitypress.syr.edu

Caring for Infants and Toddlers Volume I by Diane Trister Dodge, Amy Laura Dombro and Derry Gosselin Koralek, published by Teaching Strategies, Inc.
This volume is separated into six sections: Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment, Physical, Cognitive and Communication. In each section, a training program is offered for infants and toddlers regarding the appropriate activities and procedures which enhance reading and learning.
www.teachingstrategies.com

The following Curriculum resources were posted to the Web site on September 30, 2005.

The Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers, Video Series produced by J. Ronald Lally
This series of videos trains professionals on infant/toddler policies, interaction, appropriate environments, and beneficial activities. With 11 videos, this series covers a vast range of topics and issues facing providers of young children.
www.pitc.org

From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development by the National Research Council Institute of Medicine, published by the National Academies Press
With a handful of new research findings, scientists and psychologists apply their results to the early development of children. Through their actions and decisions, parents and policy makers greatly impact a child's life. Ranging from biological to policy-related recommendations and information, the National Research Council Institute of Medicine hopes to provide children with the proper environments where they can grow, mature and learn to their fullest extent.
www.nap.edu/openbook/0309069882/html/

The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care
by Diane Trister Dodge and Laura J. Colker, published by Teaching Strategies, Inc.
This book describes what curriculum is and why it is important. After basic knowledge is established, activities, programs and preparation suggestions are given to help maximize child development. It also informs readers of the best method to approach education and the best practices, which can help parents with younger children prepare them for school and childcare.
www.teachingstrategies.com

Learning Activities for Infants and Toddlers: An Easy Guide for Everyday Use
by Betsy Squibb and Sally J. Deitz, published by Children’s Resources International, Inc.
This book goes through the stages of development from birth to three years old in great detail while suggesting appropriate activities that can be performed with the kids. It also informs parents of the milestone developments in motor coordination and interaction which address: Interest in others; Self-awareness; Motor milestones and eye-hand skills; Language development communication; Physical, spatial, and temporal awareness; Purposeful action and use of tools; Expression of feelings.

Things to Do with Toddlers and Twos
by Karen Miller, published by Gryphon House, Inc.
Karen Miller is considered an expert on toddlers and is able to communicate her knowledge through this book and her activities planned for children. All her activities can be performed using basic supplies in classrooms. More Things to Do with Toddlers and Twos
www.ghbooks.com/showbook.cfm?code=28437