Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ836648
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Mar
Pages: 2
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1538-6619
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Rich Responses Help Babies Learn and Thrive
Gillespie, Linda; Parlakian, Rebecca
Young Children, v64 n2 p58-59 Mar 2009
This article reminds infant care teachers of the ways thoughtful interactions between adults and very young children teach babies and toddlers who they are as individuals. "When teachers take the time to respond respectfully and thoughtfully, babies and young children learn and thrive."
Descriptors: Infant Care, Young Children, Preschool Teachers, Interaction, Interpersonal Relationship, Infants, Toddlers, Teacher Student Relationship, Child Development, Attachment Behavior, Separation Anxiety
National Association for the Education of Young Children. 1313 L Street NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 22205-4101. Tel: 800-424-2460; Tel: 202-232-8777; Fax: 202-328-2649; e-mail: editorial@naeyc.org; Web site: http://journal.naeyc.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Preschool Education
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Language: English
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