1st Edition

The Holistic Care and Development of Children from Birth to Three An Essential Guide for Students and Practitioners

By Kathy Brodie Copyright 2018
262 Pages
by Routledge

262 Pages
by Routledge

262 Pages
by Routledge

The Holistic Care and Development of Children from Birth to Three provides students and practitioners with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet the complex needs of babies and toddlers. With a focus on the fundamentally holistic nature of young children’s development, and emphasising the role of play, and the emotional and physical environment throughout, the book shows its reader... Read more

A Visual Tour of The Holistic Care and Development of Children from Birth to Three  Acknowledgements  Chapter 1: Introduction to Holistic Development  Chapter 2: Personal, Social and Emotional Development  Chapter 3: Physical Development  Chapter 4: Language Development  Chapter 5: Play and Holistic Development  Chapter 6: Early Mathematical Development  Chapter 7: Cognitive Development  Chapter 8: Special Educational Needs  Chapter 9: Suitable physical environments  Chapter 10: Effective Partnerships  Chapter 11: What Does the Future Hold?

Biography

Kathy Brodie is an Early Years training specialist and author. She has worked in the childcare industry for over 15 years, during which time she has worked as a practitioner, Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and Early Years Professional (EYP) in a variety of settings.

 

 

"This newly published book provides a sound basis on which further exploration of the field may be built. It covers essential underpinning knowledge of physical growth and development – and also includes information about nutrition and oral health. The case studies and reflective questions are well chosen and should provide ample material for positive discussion to support practice and provision. Well structured, accessible and relevant – overall – this book is to be recommended."— www.activematters.org