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Item Number: ESSENT5R
Essentials for Working with Young Children, Revised Third Edition
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The Essentials for Working with Young Children textbook is the go-to study guide and training tool for Child Development Associate® (CDA) candidates, early educators, trainers, and instructors. Built around the CDA® Competency Standards, which include 13 Functional Areas and six Competency Goals, this comprehensive resource pairs foundational knowledge with real-world classroom scenarios and ready-to-use tools, making it easy to move from concept to practice.
Inside you'll find: Research, classroom scenarios, diagrams, charts, checklists, and forms organized across all 13 Functional Areas to support learning and professional growth.
Who it's for: CDA candidates preparing for assessment, trainers and instructors developing coursework, and working educators seeking a practical, on-the-job reference.
New in this edition: Updated to reflect current research and professional standards, including revised health and safety guidance aligned with nationally recognized best practices, refreshed references and resources, and language that supports safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate practice.
Page Count: 592
ISBN: 979-8-9905453-5-9
The Essentials for Working with Young Children textbook is the go-to study guide and training tool for Child Development Associate® (CDA) candidates, early educators, trainers, and instructors. Built around the CDA® Competency Standards, which include 13 Functional Areas and six Competency Goals, this comprehensive resource pairs foundational knowledge with real-world classroom scenarios and ready-to-use tools, making it easy to move from concept to practice.
Inside you'll find: Research, classroom scenarios, diagrams, charts, checklists, and forms organized across all 13 Functional Areas to support learning and professional growth.
Who it's for: CDA candidates preparing for assessment, trainers and instructors developing coursework, and working educators seeking a practical, on-the-job reference.
New in this edition: Updated to reflect current research and professional standards, including revised health and safety guidance aligned with nationally recognized best practices, refreshed references and resources, and language that supports safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate practice.
Page Count: 592
ISBN: 979-8-9905453-5-9
$49.50