TY - BOOK AU - Morrison,George S. TI - Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education SN - 9780132331296 (pbk.) U1 - 372.210973 22 PY - 2008/// CY - Upper Saddle River, N.J. PB - Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall KW - Early childhood education KW - United States N1 - "A teacher prep text"--Cover; Includes bibliographical references (p. 375-381) and index; You and early childhood education : becoming a professional -- Early childhood education today : understanding current issues -- History and theories : foundations for teaching and learning -- Implementing early childhood programs : applying theories to practice -- Standards and you : teaching children to learn -- Observing and assessing young children : guiding, teaching, and learning -- Infants and toddlers : critical years for learning -- The preschool years : getting ready for school and life -- Kindergarten today : meeting academic and developmental needs -- The early elementary grades : 1-3 : preparation for life -- Educating children with diverse backgrounds and special needs : ensuring all children learn -- Guiding children's behavior : helping children act their best -- Parents, families, and the community : building partnerships for student success ER -