The Beginnings of School Readiness

Foundations of the Infant and Toddler Classroom

By (author) Sarah Vanover

Publication date:

25 September 2017

Length of book:

122 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

ISBN-13: 9781475835878

Many families and educators are concerned with the school readiness skills that children acquire in preschool; however, they do not realize that these skills begin to develop during the infant and toddler years. Infant and toddler caregivers need to recognize the importance of a high-quality infant and toddler learning environment and learn how they can support children while they acquire essential skills for future success.

Introduction
Chapter 1: Social and Emotional Skills
Chapter 2: The Importance of Routines
Chapter 3: Infant and Toddler Language Skills
Chapter 4: Promoting Play Skills
Chapter 5: Physical Development of Infants and Toddlers
Chapter 6: Developing Self-Help Skills
Chapter 7: Cognitive Development and Pre-Academic Skills
Chapter 8: Assessment and Early Intervention
Chapter 9: Parent Involvement in the Infant/Toddler Classroom
References

“School readiness” is an unfamiliar term to many infant and toddler caregivers. Dr. Vanover’s book, The Beginning of School Readiness, helps explain what actual “readiness” is for a young child and the stages of learning. Specifically, her discussion on development demonstrates the important role of play in a child’s overall education.