Includes index.

Introduction -- Heart of the matter: social-emotional development -- Let's talk: language development and early literacy -- Busy little hands: fine motor development -- Go, go, go!: gross motor development -- Let me think about it: cognitive development -- Make a joyful noise: music and movement development -- Getting in touch with the world: sensory development -- Sense of wonder: nature activities -- Making your mark on the world: creative development -- Let's pretend: dramatic play development -- Playing and learning: how to set up a positive learning environment -- Teaching and coaching: behavior of infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds in groups -- Meeting the needs of children: curriculum development -- Becoming partners: working with parents -- Appendices.