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As an educator, you care deeply about working with young children and strive for quality in your program. This book explains why learning about foundational theory supports the ways you care for and teach children. With stories, anecdotes, and a discussion about the strong connection between theory and best practices, this guide will help you understand the value of applying your knowledge of educational theory to your work as you refine your practices, create thoughtful curriculum, and do your best to raise the standards of early childhood education.

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Garhart Mooney's clear, cogent voice calls on us to forward the profession by defining the thoeretical knowledge required to be in the field of early childhood education. This book will inspire everyone from new teachers in training to elders in the field to have deep and thoughful discussion about what it means to practice as an early childhood educator. It is a must read for those of use who want to take ownership of defining our work and to fight for the respect and wages we deserve.--Beth Menninga, Center for Early Education and Development, University of Minnesota

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Carol Garhart Mooney has been an early childhood professional for more than 40 years. She is also the author of Theories of Childhood, Second Edition, Theories of Attachment, Use Your Words, and Swinging Pendulums.

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