Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the specialized knowledge required to work with infants and toddlers. Students will learn about early brain development and how family partnerships can impact the typical infant and toddler development in all domains. Students will design safe, nurturing environments and create developmentally appropriate curricula in accordance with the state guidelines. Other topics include adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and resiliency, guidance strategies and incorporation of STEAM in early curricula.Prereq: Ece 131 and Ece 136