A great text that I have come across in my early childhood studies has been Infant and Toddler Development and Responsive Program Planning, by Donna Wittmer and Sandra Petersen. This book does an excellent job explaining the relationship-based approach to teaching and child care. It has deeply helped me to understand the way that emotional attachments affect the development of a child. This book also guides a teacher into developing successful relationships with parents.
The Zero to Three organization has developed a series of 12 podcasts titled Little Kids, Big Question. It covers topics such as sleep, emotional development, crying, healthy habits, and more! The experts interviewed in this series really help you learn how to put research into practice. To download the podcasts visit the website: http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/funded-projects/parenting-resources/podcast/
We all experience times in our lives when we are in need of inspiration. I like to get inspired by the moving and wise quotes of Maria Montessori. Her vision of early childhood education is still revolutionary to me. I am currently spending much of my time blending her methods in with present day technology and age appropriate practices. To get my fix, I visit http://www.dailymontessori.com/maria-montessori-quotes/. I also use this website for Montessori quotes to put into my monthly newsletters to parents.
Erin
ReplyDeleteI think it is wonderful that you get inspiration from Maria Montessori quotes and you are making use of them in your classroom environment. The role of a teacher is guiding the student yet we must also put ourselves in the role of learning in order to help our students. Our instructor has provide us with an amazing asset with the extensive list of Early Childhood Resources. So far, I have found a couple webinars about Early Literacy and the Administrator Role in stopping biting.
Ohh yes, biting is a tough issue. I will look into that one as well! Thanks :o)
ReplyDeleteI, too, find much inspiration from Maria Montessori. I am amazed at how her philosophy and approach stands up to the test of time and embed so much of what current research identifies as high quality best practices. mm
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