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Growing Every Child: A Hands-On Text and Workbook for Early Childhood Education

Growing Every Child: A Hands-On Text and Workbook for Early Childhood Education

Author(s): BONNIE BUTCHER

Edition: 1

Copyright: 2026

Pages: 233

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$110.00 USD

ISBN 9798319716262

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This resource provides an overview of child development and developmentally appropriate lesson design from infancy through the early elementary years. It covers early childhood education and legal foundations, major developmental theories, and the physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and learning needs of children from birth through age eight. Each chapter connects developmental stages to effective teaching and learning practices.

Chapter 1 – Planning for Growth: Developmentally Appropriate Lesson Design Across Ages
Chapter 2 – Understanding Early Childhood: Education, Legal Foundations, and Development 
Chapter 3 – Foundations of Development: Theories that Shape Early Childhood Practice
Chapter 4 – Growing from the Start: Infant Development (Birth to 12 Months)
Chapter 5 – Learning Through Exploration: Toddler Development (1 to 3 Years)
Chapter 6 – Early Childhood Development (4 to 5 Years)
Chapter 7 – Expanding Skills and Independence: Development in the Early Elementary Years (Ages 6 to 8)
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BONNIE BUTCHER

Bonnie Butcher is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of the Cumberlands, serving in the Education & Leadership academic unit.

This resource provides an overview of child development and developmentally appropriate lesson design from infancy through the early elementary years. It covers early childhood education and legal foundations, major developmental theories, and the physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and learning needs of children from birth through age eight. Each chapter connects developmental stages to effective teaching and learning practices.

Chapter 1 – Planning for Growth: Developmentally Appropriate Lesson Design Across Ages
Chapter 2 – Understanding Early Childhood: Education, Legal Foundations, and Development 
Chapter 3 – Foundations of Development: Theories that Shape Early Childhood Practice
Chapter 4 – Growing from the Start: Infant Development (Birth to 12 Months)
Chapter 5 – Learning Through Exploration: Toddler Development (1 to 3 Years)
Chapter 6 – Early Childhood Development (4 to 5 Years)
Chapter 7 – Expanding Skills and Independence: Development in the Early Elementary Years (Ages 6 to 8)
References
 

BONNIE BUTCHER
BONNIE BUTCHER

Bonnie Butcher is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of the Cumberlands, serving in the Education & Leadership academic unit.