GOOD TIMES WITH CHILD CARE

(TABLE OF CONTENTS, INTRODUCTION)

Laurel S. Lagoni, M.S.
Cooperative Extension specialist
Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension

Dorothy H. Martin, Ed.D.
Cooperative Extension assistant director
Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension

Christine Maslin-Cole, Ph.D.
Cooperative Extension specialist
Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension

Alicia Cook
associate professor
Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension

Kerry MacIsaac, M.S.
director, Early Childhood Center
Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension

Gwen Parrill
graduate student
Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension

Jerry Bigner, Ph.D.
professor
Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension

Ellen Coker, M.S.
instructor
Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension

Shelly Sheie
undergraduate student
Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I - Ages and Stages

Good Times with Infants
Good Times with Toddlers
Good Times with Preschoolers
Good Times with Early School-Age Children
Good Times with Special Children


Section II - Special Topics

Good Times with Health and Safety
Good Times with Guidance and Discipline


Section III - Activities

Good Times at Bathtime
Good Times at Bedtime
Good Times at Mealtime
Good Times with Snacks
Good Times at Parties
Good Times at Play
Good Times with Toys
Good Times with Music and Rhythm
Good Times with Stories and Poems
Good Times being Creative

PREPARED BY

Laurel S. Lagoni, M.S., Cooperative Extension specialist

Dorothy H. Martin, Ed.D., Cooperative Extension assistant director (home economics)

Christine Maslin-Cole, Ph.D., Cooperative Extension specialist

Alicia Cook, associate professor

Kerry MacIsaac, M.S., director, Early Childhood Center

Gwen Parrill, graduate student

Jerry Bigner, Ph.D., professor

Ellen Coker, M.S., instructor

Shelly Sheie, undergraduate student

Department of Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado

INTRODUCTION

No two children are the same, and each one develops in a unique way. *Good Times with Child Care* is a guide to use when working with young children from infancy through school-age. These materials will help you learn how to care for children and will give you suggestions that can help them grow and develop in the best way possible.

The three sections in this publication were written to compliment each other. Ages and Stages explains what characteristics and behavior to expect at each age. Special Topics provides information on health, safety, and discipline. The Activities section offers activities to plan and gives suggestions on how you can help. The best way to use these materials is to select an age group from the first section and use that chapter in conjunction with an activities chapter of your choice. The chapters in the activities section will help you "learn by doing". The two chapters in the Special Topics section apply to all children and should be read by anyone using these materials.

These materials can be used with preteens, teens, and teen parents as part of a curriculum, or with other parents, teachers, or day care providers responsible for the care of children. Use these materials to best suit your needs and the needs of the child.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

These materials were written and developed at Colorado State University by a team of specialists in child development and parenting. This publication is sponsored by Cooperative Extension, and the information is based on research and checked for accuracy. For more information contact: Cooperative Extension, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Gifford Building, Room 119, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523.

Appreciation is expressed to the reading committee for their helpful suggestions, and to the following for their contributions: Dorothy Martin, Ed.D., Joseph Haddon, M.D., Rosemary Holland, R.N., Joyce Jordeth, Mary O. Warren, Cooperative Extension specialists from other states, and Toy Manufacturers of America, Inc.