Emergent Curriculum with Toddlers - by Melissa Pinkham (Paperback)

About the Book

"Emergent Curriculum with Toddlers addresses and defines the practice of emergent curriculum and its specialization and integration into toddler programs. Emergent curriculum for a toddler class can look quite different from a preschool class in terms of the children's developing themes, the teacher's observational skills, and the emotional and social climate in the program. Toddlers are at a unique and important stage of development so educators require resources, like Emergent Curriculum with Toddlers, that are specifically written for this crucial time of life"--

Book Synopsis

Emergent Curriculum with Toddlers addresses and defines the practice of emergent curriculum and its specialization and integration into toddler programs. Toddlers are at a unique and important stage of development, so educators require resources that are specifically written for this crucial time of life. An emergent curriculum for a toddler class can look quite different from a preschool class in terms of the children's developing themes, the teacher's observational skills, and the emotional and social climate in the program.

About the Author

Melissa Pinkham is an educator, writer, consultant, and mother. She has worked in the field of early education for 35 years and specializes in the area of toddler development. She currently is an adjunct instructor at Pacific Oaks College and works as a consultant and presenter on the topics of emergent curriculum and toddlers in forest environments. Melissa lives in Pasadena, California with her family.