The Early Years Matter

By Marilou Hyson, Heather Biggar Tomlinson, National Association for the Education of Young Children (author)
Part of the Early Childhood Education Series series

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This accessible and engaging work introduces current and future teachers, child care providers, and others interested in early childhood education to the importance of the early years in children's well-being and success. It summarizes the research on the value of high-quality services for young children, families, and society, showing why early education matters both today and into the future. Emphasizing the need to understand and respect young children's strengths and unique characteristics, the authors offer inspiration for working in the field, as well as addressing the realistic challenges of implementing developmentally appropriate care and education.

Each chapter begins with an introductory vignette focused on one child whose experiences are typical of other children in the same age group or life circumstances, using that child's experiences to draw out what the best research tells us about why early care and education matters for that group of children. The book also features first-person narratives by early childhood professionals working in a range of positions who offer insight into the complexity and joys of working with or on behalf of young children. Suggestions for further reading and concluding questions for reflection, dialogue, and action make The Early Years Matter a perfect resource for courses and professional development.

About This Edition

ISBN:	9780807755587
Publication date:	13th June 2014
Author:	Marilou Hyson, Heather Biggar Tomlinson, National Association for the Education of Young Children
Publisher:	Teachers College Press
Format:	Paperback
Pagination:	192 pages
Series:	Early Childhood Education Series
Genres:	Pre-school and kindergarten Primary and middle schools