This reader contains a series of specially commissioned articles which have been written by two groups of people: experts in the field of early childhood education such as Lillian Katz, Janet Moyles and Mary Jane Drummond and established teachers and practitioners, and students, including teachers, nursery nurses, playgroup workers, nannies, and childminders. They give perspectives on early childhood education.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What is basic for young children? Lilian G. Katz Part I: How young children learn Part II: All our children Part III: Understanding children Part IV: Children talking Part V: Understanding the written word Part VI: Representing and explaining the world Part VII: Partnerships with parents Index