Caring for School-Age Children. This item is unavailable.Caring for School-Age Children

Caring for School Age Children, 5e is a strongly based on research, and practical information that can be put to use immediately in a child care setting. Emphasis is placed on providing the most pertinent information needed by all those involved in caring for school-age children. Guidelines for program planning and creating an environment that leads to a solid curriculum backed by theoretical information and activities to utilize that knowledge are included. The importance of literacy is stressed throughout, and readers are shown the positive effect of imagination and the arts on cognitive development. Information on how to incorporate the No Child Left Behind is also included.

Chapter 1: Caregivers: Who Are They? Chapter 2: The Children. Chapter 3: Families: Where Children Are Nurtured. Chapter 4: Development in Middle Childhood: Physical. Chapter 5: Development in Middle Childhood: Cognitive. Chapter 6: Development in Middle Childhood: Psychosocial. Chapter 7: Helping Children Develop Social Competence. Chapter 8: Program Planning. Chapter 9: Creating an Environment. Chapter 10: Games and Other Fun Things to Do. Chapter 11: Imagination and the Arts. Chapter 12: Science and Math. Chapter 13: Helping Children Develop Literacy Competency. Chapter 14: Planning for the Future. Chapter 15: Getting Fit, Staying Fit. Chapter 16: Using Community Resources. Chapter 17: Quality and Standards.