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June 2025
Foundations of Early Childhood Education
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Overview
Discover the principles, practices, and strategies for teaching young children from birth to 8 years.
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Estimated Dates
Digital Textbook: June 2025
Print Textbook: September 2025
Audiobook: December 2025
Next Edition: 2030
Print Textbook: September 2025
Audiobook: December 2025
Next Edition: 2030
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Annual Student Impact
829 students | 1,215 high school students | $391,426 student savings
Foundations of Early Childhood Education is an introductory textbook that provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of early childhood education for children from birth to 8 years old. It covers key topics such as child development, learning theories, curriculum planning, and the role of play in early learning. The book also emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive, culturally responsive environments that support the diverse needs of young children and their families. Designed for aspiring early childhood educators, this resource offers practical strategies and foundational knowledge to help students prepare for careers in childcare, preschool, or early elementary education. It’s an essential guide for anyone entering the field of early childhood education.
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You are free to:
– Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
– Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially
Under the following terms:
– Attribution — You must give appropriate credit to WisTech Open, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests WisTech Open endorses you or your use.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Funded by State of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical College System funding for Open Educational Resources