{"id":69,"date":"2023-11-13T16:09:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T16:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/accintroductiontoece\/chapter\/developmentally-appropriate-planning-for-infants-and-toddlers-the-infant-and-toddler-learnig-and-development-foundations\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T17:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T17:00:07","slug":"developmentally-appropriate-planning-for-infants-and-toddlers-the-infant-and-toddler-learnig-and-development-foundations","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/accintroductiontoece\/chapter\/developmentally-appropriate-planning-for-infants-and-toddlers-the-infant-and-toddler-learnig-and-development-foundations\/","title":{"raw":"3.6.1: Developmentally Appropriate Planning for Infants and Toddlers: The Infant and Toddler Learning and Development Foundations","rendered":"3.6.1: Developmentally Appropriate Planning for Infants and Toddlers: The Infant and Toddler Learning and Development Foundations"},"content":{"raw":"
\r\n\r\nThe foundations identify key areas of learning and development. While moving in the direction identified by each foundation, every child will progress along a unique path that reflects his or her individuality and cultural and linguistic experiences. The foundations help teachers understand children\u2019s learning and can give focus to intentional teaching [1].\r\n
[caption id=\"\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"386\"]\"clipboard_ea7643f266b01059e1a27428e562d5128.png\" Figure 3.4: The space under this loft was thoughtfully designed to provide children a cozy space to enjoy a good book [2].[\/caption]
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\r\n\r\nIntroduction to the Infant Toddler Foundations<\/strong> (13:22 minutes) provides a wonderful overview of the developmental learning that takes place for infants and toddlers.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/Uv8c_msBUX0?si=36qvaAIJ_gA7znR3[\/embed]\r\n\r\nSocial\u2013Emotional Development<\/strong>\r\n
\r\n\r\nSocial\u2013emotional development includes the child\u2019s experience, expression, and management of emotions and the ability to establish positive and rewarding relationships with others. It encompasses both intra- and interpersonal processes.\r\n
[caption id=\"\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"327\"]\"clipboard_e0dae237d9251d6509aa26015c0afc0e8.png\" Figure 3.5: Notice how this teacher supports the social-emotional development of both children as they interact over the gate [3].[\/caption]
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\nGuiding principles of the social-emotional curriculum include:\r\n