Enhancing Brain Development in Infants and Young Children
Strategies for Caregivers and Educators
Will be published approx. on 11. September 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-8077-6444-2 (ISBN)
Description
This practical resource explains brain development from prenatal to age 8 with suggestions for activities educators and caregivers can use to foster children's cognitive growth. The authors begin with the basics of brain development, and the issues that affect it, and then provide information specific to infant, toddler, preschool, and kindergarten to primary age levels. Educational activities are described as they relate to physical, language, social, emotional, cognitive, and academic progress relevant to brain development at each age level. Modifications of activities for young children with disabilities are included. The authors also discuss contemporary issues related to the future education of young children, including how technology-augmented experiences may positively and negatively affect children's development.
Book Features:
Explains brain development concepts for practitioners and students.
Recommends brain-enhancing experiences related to age-level brain development.
Includes modified activities for children with special needs.
Provides vignettes for context and to illustrate concepts.
Includes questions to promote discussion and a deeper understanding of the content.
Book Features:
Explains brain development concepts for practitioners and students.
Recommends brain-enhancing experiences related to age-level brain development.
Includes modified activities for children with special needs.
Provides vignettes for context and to illustrate concepts.
Includes questions to promote discussion and a deeper understanding of the content.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8077-6444-2 (9780807764442)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Doris Bergen, a distinguished professor of educational psychology emerita at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, is the coauthor of Educating and Caring for Very Young Children, Second Edition. Lena Lee is a professor of teacher education at Miami University and directed a grant-funded project for low-income preschool enhancement. Cynthia DiCarlo is professor of education at Louisiana State University and executive director of the Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool. Gail Burnett, owner of Miss Gail Music, received a Teacher's Choice Award for exceptional quality preschool curriculum.
Content
Contents
Foreword?ix Sandra J. Stone
Introduction?1
Purpose of This Book?3
Overview of the Book?3
Acknowledgments?4
1.??The Brain Building Process?5
Prenatal Brain Development?6
Susie's Pregnancy and Care?6
Infant Brain Development?9
The Noah Family and Their Premature Infant Drew?9
Toddler Brain Development?12
Amata's Activity Level?12
Preschool Brain Development?14
The Mumbara Family?14
Kindergarten/Primary Years Brain Development?17
Janie's 2nd-Grade Year?17
Brain Development Issues for Children with Special Needs?20
Arthur's Reading Difficulties?20
Fostering Brain Development: Role of Family and Early Childhood Professionals?22
Summary?22
Questions for Discussion?23
Suggestions for Further Reading?23
2.??Fostering Brain Development in the Infant Curriculum?24
Min?24
Daniel?24
Lola?25
Review of Brain Development at the Infant Age Level?25
Fostering Brain Development at the Infant Age Level?26
Curriculum Priorities at the Infant Age Level?27
Sample Curriculum Activities?28
Planning the Infant Day?35
Helping Parents Provide Brain-Enhancing Environments?36
Enhancing the Brain Development of Min, Daniel, and Lola?38
Questions for Discussion?40
Suggestions for Further Reading/Listening?40
3.??Fostering Brain Development in the Toddler Curriculum?41
Tommy?41
Miguel?41
Simeon?42
Review of Brain Development at the Toddler Age Level?42
Fostering Brain Development at the Toddler Age Level?42
Sample Curriculum Activities (Can Be Adapted for Preschoolers)?45
Planning the Toddler Day?53
Enhancing the Brain Development of Tommie, Miguel, and Simeon?55
Questions for Discussion?57
Suggestions for Further Reading?57
4.??Fostering Brain Development in the Preschool Curriculum?58
Jesus?58
Ruby?58
Billy?59
Review of Brain Development at the Preschool Age Level?59
Curriculum Priorities at the Preschool Age Level?59
Sample Curriculum Activities (Can Be Adapted for Toddlers or Kindergarten/Primary Children)?62
Planning the Preschool Day?72
Enhancing the Brain Development of Jesus, Ruby, and Billy?72
Questions for Discussion?75
Suggestions for Further Reading/Listening?75
5.??Fostering Brain Development in the Kindergarten/Primary Curriculum?76
Eden?76
Maigret?76
Ying?77
Review of Brain Development at the Kindergarten/Primary Age Level?77
Curriculum Priorities at Kindergarten/Primary Age Level?79
Sample Curriculum Activities (Can Be Adapted for Preschoolers)?81
Planning the Kindergarten/Primary Day?91
Enhancing the Brain Development of Eden, Maigret, and Ying?91
Questions for Discussion?95
Suggestions for Further Reading?95
6.??Fostering Brain Development with Technology-Augmented Materials?96
Nancy?96
Jason and Edwin?97
Derick?98
Types of Technology-Augmented Devices for Children?98
Review of Potential Effects of Technology-Augmented Activities on Brain Development?99
Curriculum Priorities for Technology-Augmented Activities?102
Sample Curriculum Activities for Children (May Be Modified for Other Age Levels)?103
Planning the Technology-Augmented Environment?106
Adapting Technology-Augmented Materials for Nancy, Jason and Edwin, and Derick?107
Questions for Discussion?110
Suggestions for Further Reading?110
7.??Contemporary and Future Issues Related to Children's Brain Development?111
Emerging Issues Influencing Essential Conditions for Healthy Brain Development?111
Resilience in Uncertain Times?116
The Role of Early Childhood Professionals in Supporting Children's Brain Development?117
Questions for Discussion?118
Suggestions for Further Reading?118
References?119
Index?124
About the Authors?132
Foreword?ix Sandra J. Stone
Introduction?1
Purpose of This Book?3
Overview of the Book?3
Acknowledgments?4
1.??The Brain Building Process?5
Prenatal Brain Development?6
Susie's Pregnancy and Care?6
Infant Brain Development?9
The Noah Family and Their Premature Infant Drew?9
Toddler Brain Development?12
Amata's Activity Level?12
Preschool Brain Development?14
The Mumbara Family?14
Kindergarten/Primary Years Brain Development?17
Janie's 2nd-Grade Year?17
Brain Development Issues for Children with Special Needs?20
Arthur's Reading Difficulties?20
Fostering Brain Development: Role of Family and Early Childhood Professionals?22
Summary?22
Questions for Discussion?23
Suggestions for Further Reading?23
2.??Fostering Brain Development in the Infant Curriculum?24
Min?24
Daniel?24
Lola?25
Review of Brain Development at the Infant Age Level?25
Fostering Brain Development at the Infant Age Level?26
Curriculum Priorities at the Infant Age Level?27
Sample Curriculum Activities?28
Planning the Infant Day?35
Helping Parents Provide Brain-Enhancing Environments?36
Enhancing the Brain Development of Min, Daniel, and Lola?38
Questions for Discussion?40
Suggestions for Further Reading/Listening?40
3.??Fostering Brain Development in the Toddler Curriculum?41
Tommy?41
Miguel?41
Simeon?42
Review of Brain Development at the Toddler Age Level?42
Fostering Brain Development at the Toddler Age Level?42
Sample Curriculum Activities (Can Be Adapted for Preschoolers)?45
Planning the Toddler Day?53
Enhancing the Brain Development of Tommie, Miguel, and Simeon?55
Questions for Discussion?57
Suggestions for Further Reading?57
4.??Fostering Brain Development in the Preschool Curriculum?58
Jesus?58
Ruby?58
Billy?59
Review of Brain Development at the Preschool Age Level?59
Curriculum Priorities at the Preschool Age Level?59
Sample Curriculum Activities (Can Be Adapted for Toddlers or Kindergarten/Primary Children)?62
Planning the Preschool Day?72
Enhancing the Brain Development of Jesus, Ruby, and Billy?72
Questions for Discussion?75
Suggestions for Further Reading/Listening?75
5.??Fostering Brain Development in the Kindergarten/Primary Curriculum?76
Eden?76
Maigret?76
Ying?77
Review of Brain Development at the Kindergarten/Primary Age Level?77
Curriculum Priorities at Kindergarten/Primary Age Level?79
Sample Curriculum Activities (Can Be Adapted for Preschoolers)?81
Planning the Kindergarten/Primary Day?91
Enhancing the Brain Development of Eden, Maigret, and Ying?91
Questions for Discussion?95
Suggestions for Further Reading?95
6.??Fostering Brain Development with Technology-Augmented Materials?96
Nancy?96
Jason and Edwin?97
Derick?98
Types of Technology-Augmented Devices for Children?98
Review of Potential Effects of Technology-Augmented Activities on Brain Development?99
Curriculum Priorities for Technology-Augmented Activities?102
Sample Curriculum Activities for Children (May Be Modified for Other Age Levels)?103
Planning the Technology-Augmented Environment?106
Adapting Technology-Augmented Materials for Nancy, Jason and Edwin, and Derick?107
Questions for Discussion?110
Suggestions for Further Reading?110
7.??Contemporary and Future Issues Related to Children's Brain Development?111
Emerging Issues Influencing Essential Conditions for Healthy Brain Development?111
Resilience in Uncertain Times?116
The Role of Early Childhood Professionals in Supporting Children's Brain Development?117
Questions for Discussion?118
Suggestions for Further Reading?118
References?119
Index?124
About the Authors?132