The Reflective Teacher

A holistic and all-encompassing pedagogic resource, The Reflective Teacher includes everything early childhood educators in day care and preschool settings need, to inform their teaching and caring of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Rooted in a deep understanding of child development and attachment theories, this book provides practical instruction on creating a child-centered early-years learning environment, including:
Organizing the physical environment
Developing curriculum in line with the developmental objectives and the emerging needs of the children
Leveraging play as a means of learning

Approaches and relationships that are highlighted to support the child's developmental journey include:
Encouraging the social-emotional competencies of children
Dealing with challenging behaviors of children from a foundational standpoint
Individualizing responses according to the unique needs of every child
Building trusting relationships with parents, especially in challenging situations

Every chapter is filled with step-by-step guides for planning and include real-life examples early years educators will find helpful as they work to individualize care for each child in a fun, safe, nurturing, and educational environment.