ECD 220: Development and Care of Infants and Toddlers

New and innovative ideas inspire safe "loose parts" play in your infant and toddler environments. Classroom stories and proven science provide the context for how this style of play supports children's development and learning.

Discusses ways teachers can support children's development in all domains through daily relationship-based interactions

Addresses considerations like choosing interesting materials, setting up safe and inviting environments, and the most important elements of play for very young children.

As infants become toddlers, their expanding sense of self, growing motor, language, and cognitive skills provide opportunities for learning more about the physical and social world around them.

Provides everything needed for preparing the environment, creating routines, and evaluating individual learning styles.