Reflective Teacher

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.<br /><br />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: <br />- Organizing the physical environment<br />- Developing curriculum in line with the developmental objectives and the emerging needs of the children<br />- Leveraging play as a means of learning<br /><br />Approaches and relationships that are highlighted to support the child's developmental journey include: <br />- Encouraging the social-emotional competencies of children<br />- Dealing with challenging behaviors of children from a foundational standpoint<br />- Individualizing responses according to the unique needs of every child<br />- Building trusting relationships with parents especially in challenging situations<br /><br />Every 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.