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The Module I Trainer's Manual provides an easy-to-follow guide for effectively presenting materials in the module. Annotated lesson plans outline adult learning activities, support materials, and video content. Prepared text for handouts and overhead transparencies are included in a loose-leaf binder-insert format.

The third edition contains updated approaches to nurturing the social and emotional growth of infants and toddlers. Current research about brain development and its relationship to children's emotional growth and socialization are also discussed. An appendix of the social-emotional development foundations is included.

The Module I Trainer's Manual provides easy-to-follow guidelines for effectively presenting materials in the module. Annotated lesson plans outline adult learning activities, support materials, and video content. Handouts are also included. The second edition has been revised to include updated information and guidance on understanding and supporting infants’ and toddlers’ social-emotional development. A new section on infant mental health has been added. There is a strong emphasis on including children with disabilities or other special needs in infant/toddler care programs.

Caregiving routines are opportunities for caregivers to build a close personal relationship with each child while attending to the child's physical, emotional, and other developmental needs. Concepts presented by Janet Gonzalez-Mena include greetings and departures, feeding, diapering and toileting, dressing and bathing, sleeping and naptime, health and safety, record keeping, and special issues with children and families. Lists of appropriate and inappropriate practices and suggested readings are also included