English for Child Care: Language Skills for Parents and Providers
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English for Child Care is designed to meet the language requirements of adults who care for children. The three main themes are Getting Started, Health and Safety, and Ages and Stages. The course provides practice for high-beginning to intermediate language learners in the integrated skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Audio support is provided for pronunciation, dialogs, dictations, songs, and rhymes.
Description
Available both as a printed book and an enhanced ePUB with embedded audio.
English for Child Care: Language Skills for Parents and Providers is a comprehensive text designed to meet the language requirements of adults who care for children. The book consists of three sections: Getting Started, Health and Safety, and Ages and Stages.
The book provides practice for high-beginning to intermediate language learners in the integrated skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Therefore, the program can be used as the core resource in a language development class for child caregivers and parents.
This book is intended for students in the following environments:
- community college and university ESL classes
- adult and community education classes
- community based English tutoring programs
- parenting classes
- English classes for vocational education and worker training programs
- English programs for au pairs, nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers
In addition, with the use of the companion CD, individuals with an interest in English with a child care emphasis can use the program independently. In any instructional environment, learners can:
- respond appropriately to English sentences used in the child care workplace, at home, and in school
- participate in conversations in English with children, parents, and staff in child care settings, at home, and in school.
- use level-appropriate grammar orally and in writing to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and child care providers about child-related topics, such as illnesses and incidents
- comprehend and respond appropriately to readings related to child care and parenting
use vocabulary words and phrases frequently found in the context of child care and parenting
recognize selected aspects of American children’s culture and use songs, nursery rhymes, and games with children
Weight: 1.53 lbs
Dimensions: 10.75 x 8.5 x 0.56 in
Format: paperback
Pages: 224 pages
Includes: MP3 audio CD
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Welcome
Chapter 2 Communicating about Child Care
Extension Activity 1: Book Report Assignment
SECTION 2 Health and Safety
Chapter 3 Preventing Accidents
Chapter 4 Reporting Incidents
Chapter 5 Treating Illnesses and Injuries
Extension Activity 2 Circle Time Project
SECTION 3 Ages and Stages
Chapter 6 Infants (0-12 months)
Chapter 7 Toddlers (1-3 years)
Chapter 8 Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Chapter 9 School-Age Children (5-9 years)
Information Gap Activities
APPENDIX
Contractions with the verb 'to be'
Basic rules for articles
Spelling rules for verbs with -ing endings
Rules for comparative adjectives
Supplemental information for a parent–teacher conference
Testimonials
Praise for English for Child Care: Language Skills for Parents and Providers
English for Child Care inspires excitement and gratitude! Not only can it be useful in community college, vocational or adult education setting, but it can also meet the needs of early childhood professionals actively working in the field. Tasks and activities are relevant and reflect the best practices. Kudos to the authors! - Judy Macdonald, Cornerstone Preschool, Florida
English for Child Care delivers highly engaging and interesting content. The songs are delightful and appealing. The reading passages are appropriate for high-beginning learners. The illustrations elucidate key concepts beautifully. The vocabulary explanations, presentation of cultural elements, discussion activities, and treatment of grammar are all excellent. High-quality language instruction is blended with relevant content practice and topics. It is a welcome and valuable tool to meet the needs of second-language speakers entering the field of early childhood education. - Leigh Anne Sippel, Skyline College, California
English for Child Care is a well-designed textbook that includes essential vocabulary and concepts for educationally sound child care settings. The activities in the book are appropriate, varied, and practical. The focus on authentic child rearing principles makes it appealing to a broad audience including any students who are parents. - Marcia M. Arthur, Renton Technical College, Washington
English for Child Care is a valuable resource for au pairs and other child care providers. This is the only book that focuses on both language proficiency and child care responsibilities. All child care providers and parents can benefit from the skills, language functions, and vocabulary presented in this book. - Dan Parkins, Bethesda, Maryland
English for Child Care presents useful beginning vocabulary and idiom practice for child caregivers. The book covers important topics such as preventing accidents, treating illnesses and injuries, and what to expect from children at each stage of early development. Well done! - Amy Gettinger, Coastline Community College, California
English for Child Care is an excellent source book for adult learners–useful for parents as well as child care providers. It presents a solid foundation of child development concepts and practices and uses practical vocabulary from typical child care settings, situations, and relationships. Activities are fun, engaging, and culturally sensitive. - Kristin Navarro, Howard Community College, Maryland
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