Extending the dance in infant and toddler caregiving : enhancing attachment and relationships

Book

Extending the dance in infant and toddler caregiving : enhancing attachment and relationships / by Helen H. Raikes and Carolyn Pope Edwards ; in collaboration with Lella Gandini.

Raikes, Helen H. (Author). Edwards, Carolyn P. (Added Author). Gandini, Lella. (Added Author).

Summary:

Explains how professional caregivers and educators can develop sensitive, nurturing relationships with young children that compliment the secure attachment between a child and parent and promote early learning and development.

Record details

ISBN: 9781557668592
ISBN: 1557668590
Physical Description: viii, 215 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Publisher: Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., ©2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: The dances of infancy : bringing the relationship focus to infant and toddler programs -- The first dance : foundations of attachment and development in the early years -- An old song : relationship-based care in cultural and historical context -- Step by step : learning the moves of the relationship dance in an infant and toddler program -- The right foot : beginnings and endings / Carolyn Pope Edwards and Lella Gandini -- Now really dance : individualizing, documenting, and planning / Carolyn Pope Edwards and Lella Gandini -- A beautiful dance hall : space and environments -- Staying in step : supporting relationships with families -- Lots of little feet : supporting peer relationships -- Closing the circle : supporting teachers and administrators.