Sorting Shapes, Show Me, & Many Other Activities for Toddlers: 13 to 24 Months » (1st Edition)

Judy Herr, PhD, is professor of early childhood at the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Dr. Herr is the chairperson of the Annual University of Wisconsin - Stout Early Childhood Education Conference and a member of numerous early childhood organizations. Dr. Herr is a frequent lecturer at early childhood conferences and seminars and has published many articles and books on early childhood topics.

Terri Jo Swim, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of Early Childhood Education at Indiana University-Purdue University in Fort Wayne (IPFW). She has been in the field of early childhood education for over 15 years. She has worked in private child care centers, university-based laboratory infant/toddler and preschool programs, and summer camps with children ages birth to 13 years. Terri is also the co-author of CREATIVE RESOURCES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, 2ND EDITION, with Dr. Judy Herr. Current research interests include infant-toddler and preschool curriculum, Reggio Emilia, documentation, and teacher education.

Recent research on brain development emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships during the child's first three years of life. Sorting Shapes, Show Me, and Many Other Activities for Toddlers: 13 to 24 Months was written for care givers, early childhood educators and families. The ultimate goal of this book is to assist in promoting healthy develop of our youngest children. It should be a part of all parents? and caregivers? libraries. The book focuses on the growth of the whole child by including norms for physical, language and communication, cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Preface. Introduction. Promoting Optimal Development in Infants. Physical Development. Language and Communication Development. Cognitive Development. Social Development. Emotional Development. Physical Development Language and Communication Development. Cognitive Development. Social Development. Emotional Development. References. Appendix A: Books for Infants and Toddlers. Appendix B: Criteria for Selecting Materials and Equipment for Children. Appendix C: Materials and Equipment for Promoting Optimal Development for Infants and Toddlers. Appendix D: Movement Activities for Children from Thirteen to Twenty-four Months. Appendix E: Favorite Finger Plays, Nursery Rhymes, and Chants. Appendix F: Songs. Appendix G: Rhythm Instruments. Appendix H: Recipes. Appendix I: Resources Related to Infants and Toddlers. Appendix J: Developmental Checklist. Appendix K: Anecdotal Record.