Book
Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood
(2014)
Abstract
Connecting Animals and Children in Early ChildhoodÂ
- Examines the basic qualities that make animals so appealing to children
- Explains how animals impact children's cognitive, social-emotional, and inter- and intrapersonal development and growth
- Includes an overview of the many ways animals are present in children's lives
- Introduces authentic experiences with animals that are supportive of children's understanding and learning, and respectful to both animals and people
- Provides real-life examples of how to bring animals into your classroom with suggestions for planning, ideas for finding the right pet, and resources for making experiences meaningful, relevant, and joyful for children
Keywords
- early childhood education,
- animals
Disciplines
Publication Date
2014
Publisher
Redleaf Press
Citation Information
Patty Born-Selly. Connecting Animals and Children in Early Childhood. Saint Paul, MN(2014) - 9781605541563 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/patty-born-selly/2/