For college level courses in child development or childcare, Infants & Toddlers Curriculum & Teaching, 5E a comprehensive book balancing the latest in developmental theory with practical, hands-on techniques for students to learn how to enhance the development of young children in five key areas. The 13 CDA skills are presented through practical concepts and examples in real-life child care situations. This edition expands on the practical, "how-to" and hands-on aspects of childcare as well as the most current theoretical and research foundations of child development. New case studies illustrate practical examples of skills and concepts. Key terms and updated Internet resources help students get the most out of each chapter. The most current research on the brain, neurological and perceptual development as wells as new chapters on effective tools to enhance each of the five major developmental areas help make this a comprehensive text on child care and development.