Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: It just keeps happening. Laura’s caregiver grandparents have received yet another phone call from her daycare center saying she has been disruptive, vocal, aggressive, and disobedient. They’ve…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Henry’s parents Lionel and Jerome love him very much. They’re always fussing over him and trying to make him happy. As a four-year-old, Henry can be demanding.…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Noelle is starting to watch her family members to better understand herself and the world around her. As a five-year-old she knows that she is a girl,…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Meghan is three years old and her family enjoys seeing her change as she grows, Meghan is starting to approach other kids and initiate play and make…
Figure 6.1 Preschool children learn through interaction with each other and their environments. (credit: modification of work “kindergarten children 04” by “mstk east”/Flickr, CC BY 2.0) Chapter Outline 6.1 Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood 6.2 Identity in Context: Gender Development and Racial…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Robbie’s dad finds rainy days to be the hardest. His four-year-old son has trouble being cooped up indoors and is never happier than when he’s zooming down…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: When Emilia started preschool at age three, she was using more than 500 words and could understand about twice that number. By the time she entered kindergarten…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Renae enjoys their work as a preschool teacher. Even on the rough days with tantrums, spilled paint, and bathroom accidents, Renae knows their day-to-day work allows them…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Every place is Soo Min’s potential playground. She uses sofas and pillows to build caves, imagines being a wild bear, and launches toys into space. She is…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Tyrone is six years old. Like other children his age, he is experiencing significant changes in his physical abilities, including gross and fine motor skills, sensory development,…