{"product_id":"beautiful-beginnings-helen-h-raikes-9781681258560","title":"Beautiful Beginnings: A Developmental Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake a joyful, activity-based approach to enhancing the development of infants and toddlers with the new edition of this bestselling birth-to-three curriculum. Aligned with ASQÂ(R); and CDC developmental milestones, this extensive, research-supported curriculum includes more than 350 photocopiable, easy-to-use activity sheets that target \u003cb\u003eeight key developmental areas.\u003c\/b\u003e Carefully tailored for \u003cb\u003esix different age ranges in the critical first years of life, \u003c\/b\u003ethese engaging experiences build on each child's strengths and interests, expand on emerging developments, and encourage more progress in areas of concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Beautiful Beginnings curriculum: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHelps children progress in eight areas important to school readiness: \u003c\/b\u003e Communication, Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Intellectual, Discovery, Social-Emotional, Self-Help, and Pretend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorks in a wide variety of settings\u003c\/b\u003e, including Early Head Start, center-based care, home visiting, and parent education programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMakes it simple and fun to track child progress\u003c\/b\u003e with a photocopiable Goal Sheet for recording individual child objectives and child development Overviews and Experiences Charts for each age range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePromotes parent\/professional collaboration\u003c\/b\u003e as they choose goals for the child and support progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecognizes each child's individuality\u003c\/b\u003e by encouraging careful observation and reflection during goal selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRACTICAL FEATURES: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful overviews for each six-month age range, with recommendations for health, safety, and environmental preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloadable, printable activity sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplicit alignments with CDC, ASQ, and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on variations and adaptations for diverse populations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp-to-date children's book and music list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Helen H. Raikes,Darcy D. Lenz,Katlyn M. Hoggatt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1681258560\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781681258560\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 498\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Helen H. Raikes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743085048063,"sku":"9781681258560","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beautiful-beginnings-helen-h-raikes-9781681258560","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}