THIS IS A GUIDE FOR THE WHITERIVER HEADSTART WORKERS. IT INCLUDES SECTIONS ON HOW CHILDREN LEARN AND WHAT MAKES A GOOD PRESCHOOL PROGRAM, AS WELL AS SUGGESTIONS FOR WORKERS WHO ARE INEXPERIENCED WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. IT ALSO DISCUSSES DESIRABLE PLAY ACTIVITIES AND MATERIALS, THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF WORKERS, AND A VOCABULARY TO BE DEVELOPED IN THE PRESCHOOL CHILDREN. (CL)