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Brief Description:
Learn the essentials of development and the best practices for caring for infants.
Biographical Note:
Gigi Schweikert: Gigi Schweikert is the author of many books on early childhood education, including the
Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals series and
Prime Times: A Handbook for Excellence in Infant and Toddler Programs. As a teacher, Gigi has worked with infants at a ski resort drop-in program in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, toddlers at the United Nations Child Care Center in New York City, and preschoolers at an intergenerational program in the Rocky Mountains. She is a popular keynote speaker and presenter at staff workshops, parent seminars, and conferences.
Description for Sales People:
Ideal for both new and experienced early childhood caregivers and educators and perfect to use in professional development trainings, in any early childhood program setting. Also suitable for course adoption in child development classes.
These consumable, self-training workbooks are sold in convenient 3-packs (each workbook is 72 pages). They are not sold individually.
Includes very applicable, practical information on the basic development of infants, as well as helpful tips, self-assessments, exercises, and reflection questions.
Author Gigi Schweikert is a popular speaker at early childhood conferences and parenting seminars. She directed the United Nations Early Childhood Program in New York City and developed the Johnson & Johnson System of Family Centers. Her clients include Prudential, Community Bible Study International, Bank of America, Merck, IBM, Genentech, and SC Johnson Wax.
Review Quotes:
"Gigi Schweikert understands what a gift and a responsibility being an infant teacher is. Her no-nonsense insights offer hands-on strategies for you to excel at your invaluable work."
--Holly Elissa Bruno, MA, JD, author, keynote speaker, adjunct instructor at Wheelock College, and BAM Radio Network host
"Everyone working with young children should read this Winning Ways series. Gigi clearly knows and respects babies, toddlers and twos, preschoolers, and the adults who care for them. With her down-to-earth, practical and personal approach, she offers information, insights, and things to think about that will enrich your practice and help you make a positive difference in the lives of the children you care for each day."
--Amy Laura Dombro, author of
Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children to Extend Their Learning
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