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- Title
Relationships: The Heart of Early Childhood Education.
- Authors
Jacobs, Gera
- Abstract
The author reflects on the importance of developing strong relationships between children and adults. She notes that children's healthy brain development is improved by attachment and a sense of belonging, and states that fostering positive relationships with children is a goal of the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children). Also covered is the value of early childhood educators developing beneficial relationships with their colleagues, friends, and children's families.
- Subjects
INTERPERSONAL relations; ADULT-child relationships -- Social aspects; SOCIAL belonging; NEURAL development; NATIONAL Association for the Education of Young Children; EARLY childhood educators; PARENT-teacher relationships
- Publication
YC: Young Children, 2012, Vol 67, Issue 5, p6
- ISSN
1538-6619
- Publication type
Article