Day to Day the Relationship Way by Donna S Wittmer
This resource highlights the wonder of infants' and toddlers' development, learning, and loving capabilities. The authors describe how very young children eagerly engage with teachers and the environment to gain a sense of self and self-worth; of belonging, relating to others in healthy ways; communicate easily and effectively; act on their ideas; problem-solve; and move successfully. The book describes how teachers support both development and learning with relationship-based interactions and program planning as well as provide young children the protection, affection, and emotional connections they need to thrive. Throughout, the authors address the teacher's critical role in reflecting, observing, and facilitating learning; working with families; and creating supportive environments and responsive learning opportunities."The authors have captured the essence of living with infants and toddlers: who they are and what they need from adults to thrive. Along with clear guidance on all aspects of building a responsive program come memorable gems such as “caring for the spirit of the child” and 'dancing the developmental ladder'.” — Diane Dodge, Early Childhood Educator and Founder, Teaching Strategies, LLC
"This book explores the essence of what it means to be an infant and toddler educator. Honig and Wittmer approach teaching and caring for our youngest learners with equal doses of love and science, with a deep respect for families." — Sherry Cleary, University Dean of Early Childhood Initiatives, City University of New York
"This wonderful book is sure to become a classic in early childhood literature. Carefully corroborated by research and a wealth of delightful anecdotal examples, it provides a thorough overview of how teachers establish a supportive classroom climate for infants and toddlers." — Eva Essa, Foundation Professor Emerita, University of Nevada, Reno
"Brimming with practical, well-researched information, in addition to an abundance of concrete strategies, Day to Day the Relationship Way provides all the essentials for creating the quality programs society owes its youngest learners. The authors not only inform but also inspire us to provide the gentle, consistent care on which the well-being of our infants and toddlers depends." — Jane Lannak, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Early Childhood Learning Laboratory, Boston University
"Supervisors, coaches, professors, and others trying to make sense of working with and teaching infants and toddlers: You will find this book’s focus on relationships—and the development of them—in every way, throughout each day, worthy of your attention." — Ellen Cogan, Owner and Chief Consultant
Donna S. Wittmer received her PhD from Syracuse University. She taught behavioral pediatrics at Upstate Medical Center and also provided early intervention assessment and intervention services on the Onondaga Indian Nation. She was a professor of early childhood/early childhood special education at the University of Colorado Denver for 17 years. Donna is a fellow of Zero to Three.
Donna coauthored Infant and Toddler Development and Responsive Program Planning (4th ed.), Endless Possibilities (2nd ed.), and The Young Child from Birth to 8 (7th ed.). Her most recent books include From Biting to Hugging—Understanding Social Development in Infants and Toddlers and Crying and Laughing—Understanding the Emotional Development of Infants and Toddlers. She is the author of numerous articles on early childhood education and has presented at many NAEYC and Zero to Three conferences.
Alice Sterling Honig, PhD, is professor emerita of child development at Syracuse University, where for 36 years she directed the annual National Quality Infant/Toddler Caregiving Workshop. She received the university’s highest honor, the Chancellor’s Citation for Exceptional Academic Achievement.
Dr. Honig has published 600 articles and book chapters, more than two dozen books, and several videos for parents and caregivers. She served as Research in Review editor for NAEYC’s peer-reviewed journal, Young Children, for six years and has lectured widely in the United States and abroad.
Dr. Honig was program director of the Children’s Center, a pioneer enrichment project serving infants and young children and their families in Syracuse. As a volunteer she led sessions for the Onondaga County Mental Health Association to help parents with difficult divorce and custody issues. In 2013 she presented the first Dr. Alice Honig award in China to a prominent Beijing pediatrician. In 2015 Dr. Bettye Caldwell endowed an undergraduate Falk College scholarship in Dr. Honig’s name.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781938113550 |
| ISBN 10 | 1938113551 |
| Title | Day to Day the Relationship Way |
| Author | Donna S Wittmer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The National Association For The Education Of Young Children |
| Year published | 2020-12-17 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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