Digital library
Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Early Childhood Education: STEM (NWTC)
Vicki Tanck · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
In the contents: 04: Early Science Experiences · 05: Early Math Experiences · 5.01: Importance of Early Childhood Mathematics and Developing Number Sense
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Children with Differing Abilities in Early Childhood Education
Autumn Gill · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
This textbook explores inclusion for children with disabilities, the legal and ethical requirements for teaching those children, categories of disabilities, diversity and anti-bias, accommodations and modifications, family engagement and advocacy.
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Early Childhood Literacy
Alice Hale · Chabot College
In the contents: 02: Recognizing the Power of the Early Years
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Mathematics Methods for Early Childhood
Janet Stramel · Fort Hays State University
In the contents: 1.01: The Importance of Early Childhood Mathematics · 1.06: Early Number Concepts and Number Sense · 1.09: Early Fraction Concepts
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Administration of Early Childhood Programs CD 014A
Jennifer Marta & Hannah Knott · Coalinga College
In the contents: 1.05: Leadership Styles in Early Childhood Programs · 1.06: Personal Qualities of an Effective Early Childhood Program Administrator · 1.08: Typical Responsibilities of an Early Childhood Program Administrator
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Parenting and Family Diversity Issues
Diana Lang · Iowa State University
This book has been created for students and all individuals who work with children and families in diverse contexts. It is imperative to understand how and what factors may influence child outcomes across the lifespan. Therefore, key concepts related to parenting, child-rearing, care-giving, and parenting education are outlined in this textbook to provide historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives across vast settings and developmental domains.
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ECD Principles and Practices
Alice Hale · Chabot College
In the contents: 1.01: Chabot's Course of Study in Early Childhood Development · 1.04: NAEYC Standards of Early Childhood Professional Preparation · 02: The Early Childhood Teacher
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Introduction to Childhood Studies
Susan Eliason · Bridgewater State University
The book supports a speaking-intensive course that introduces you to key concepts in the study of childhood from multidisciplinary perspectives. Your reading and listening will allow you to examine the historical and socio-cultural constructions of “the child” and childhood, exploring topics such as child development, cultural notions of adolescence, children as social agents, children’s rights, and challenges facing children in both local and global contexts.
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Child Development (Cummings-Clay)
Lumen Learning · Lumen Learning
In the contents: 2.02: Growth Stages 1- Infancy and Early Childhood · 2.03: Early adverse experiences- what does the latest brain research tell us · 2.05: Socioemotional Development in Childhood
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Early Language and Literacy (NWTC)
Vicki Tanck · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
In the contents: 1.02: Early Learning Standards · 2.05: Early Literacy Development Strategies · 3.06: Engaging Families in Early Literacy Strategies
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Children, Families, Schools, and Communities
Joan Giovannini · Holyoke Community College
Children, Families, Schools, and Communities is an introductory text in the field of Child and Family Studies. It provides a lens for understanding the evolving definition of “family”. It promotes strategies for culturally sustaining and deeply collaborative relationships.
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Leadership and Adult Supervision in ECE
Laura Daly · Woodland Community College
Leadership and Adult Supervision in Early Childhood Education explores the relational and ethical work of supervising, mentoring, coaching, and leading adults in early care and education settings. Grounded in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, the text emphasizes ethical decision-making, reflective practice, and relationship-based leadership. Designed for students and emerging leaders, it integrates theory with real-world application in adult supervision and professional practice.
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Infant and Toddler Care and Development
Amanda Taintor · ASCCC Open Educational Resources Initiative
Una copia de este libro traducida al español está disponible en https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Clackamas_Community_College/Cuidado_y_desarrollo_de_bebes_y_ninos_pequenos_(Taintor_y_LaMarr)
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Trauma Informed Behaviour Support: A Practical Guide to Developing Resilient Learners (Ayre and Krishnamoorthy)
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Trauma Informed Behaviour Support: A Practical Guide to Developing Resilient Learners guides educators working with primary school aged children to understand trauma as well as its impact on young children's brains, behaviour, learning, and development. The book provides a novel framework of practice – drawing on contemporary theories of developmental trauma and evidence-based practices of positive behaviour support.
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Foundations of Education
SUNY Oneonta Education Department · LibreTexts
Pre-service teachers require a strong foundation that includes an understanding of the student’s motivation for becoming a teacher, reflection on the ethics of an educator, awareness of and identification of their own philosophies of education, and an understanding of twenty-first-century skills and literacies.
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Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
Cindy Stephens, Gina Peterson, Sharon Eyrich, & Jennifer Paris · College of the Canyons
If you are reading this, you’re likely interested in learning more about becoming an early childhood professional. Perhaps you’re just curious and want to know a little bit more about young children. Maybe you want to make up your mind after finding out a little bit more about what is involved. In either case, your interest and curiosity are two key characteristics that will make this a positive growth experience for you.
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Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Jennifer Paris · College of the Canyons
This textbook serves as a comprehensive resource for promoting the health, safety, and nutritional well-being of young children within early childhood education settings. It provides practical strategies and theoretical foundations to guide educators, caregivers, and administrators in fostering environments where children thrive.
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Infant and Toddler Care and Development 2e
Amanda Taintor, Todd LaMarr, Wendy Ruiz, Martina Marquez, Emily Elam, Amy Carnahan, and Adrienne Seegers · ASCCC OERI Program
Infant and Toddler Care and Development 2e offers a comprehensive guide to nurturing children from birth to age three, covering physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. It emphasizes responsive caregiving, brain development, language growth, and inclusive, culturally sensitive practices. The text also explores observation, assessment, curriculum planning, and regulatory guidelines, equipping caregivers to support healthy, holistic early development.
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Reflective Practice in Early Years Education
Sheryl Third · Fanshawe College
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Instructional Methods Strategies and Technologies to Meet the Needs of All Learners
Paula Lombardi · LibreTexts
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