The Reflective Teacher: Holistic Pedagogic Approaches for Early Childhood

A holistic and all-encompassing pedagogic resource, The Reflective Teacher includes everything early childhood educators in day care and preschool settings need, to inform their teaching and caring of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.Rooted in a deep understanding of child development and attachment theories, this book provides practical instruction on creating a child-centered early-years learning environment, including: - Organizing the physical environment- Developing curriculum in line with the developmental objectives and the emerging needs of the children- Leveraging play as a means of learningApproaches and relationships that are highlighted to support the child's developmental journey include: - Encouraging the social-emotional competencies of children- Dealing with challenging behaviors of children from a foundational standpoint- Individualizing responses according to the unique needs of every child- Building trusting relationships with parents, especially in challenging situationsEvery chapter is filled with step-by-step guides for planning and include real-life examples early years educators will find helpful as they work to individualize care for each child in a fun, safe, nurturing, and educational environment.