Preschool Education Birth to Age 4

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Annotated Bibliography

The annotated bibliography that follows includes basic references that you may find useful in preparing for the exam. Each resource is linked to the competencies and skills found in Section 3 of this guide.

This bibliography is representative of the most important and most comprehensive texts pertaining to the competencies and skills. The Florida Department of Education does not endorse these references as the only appropriate sources for review; many comparable texts currently used in teacher preparation programs also cover the competencies and skills that are tested on the exam.

  1. Bailey, B. (2011). Creating the school family: Bully-proofing classrooms through emotional intelligence. Oviedo, FL: Loving Guidance, Inc.

    Presents a systematic method for creating a positive school climate, increasing teaching time, fostering academic success, eliminating bullying and decreasing behavioral issues. Useful for review of competency 6.

  2. Bailey, B. A. (2000). Conscious discipline: 7 basic skills for brain smart classroom management. Oviedo, FL: Loving Guidance, Inc.

    Introduces a social and emotional intelligence classroom management program designed to address the emotional and social issues of children in the twenty-first century. Useful for review of competencies 5 and 6.

  3. Banks, J. A. (2015). Cultural diversity and education: Foundations, curriculum, and teaching (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson

    Provides a background in the conceptual, theoretical, and philosophical issues in multicultural education and explains how the various components of multicultural education are interrelated. Useful for review of competency 3.

  4. Beaty, J. J. (2010). Observing development of the young child (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.

    Focuses on methods for assessing young children and provides lesson plans and activities to support their individual development. Useful for review of competencies 2, 4, and 8.

  5. Berger, K. S. (2011). The developing person through the life span (8th ed.). New York: Worth Publishers.

    Explains the basic concepts of developmental psychology and the important theoretical and scientific work driving the field of developmental psychology. Useful for review of competency 1.

  6. Berger, K. S. (2014). Invitation to the life span (2nd ed.). New York: Worth Publishers.

    Incorporates new research in brain development and psychopathology with new tools for media-centered teaching and learning. Includes explanations of scientific content, cultural examples, and skill-building tools for sharper observation and critical thinking. Useful for review of competency 1.

  7. Bilmes, J. (2012). Beyond behavior management: The six life skills children need (2nd ed.). St. Paul, MN: Redlead Press.

    Provides information about the social and emotional skills of young children including attachment, belonging, self-regulation, collaboration, contribution, and adaptability. Useful for review of competency 6.

  8. Bredekamp, S. (2011). Effective practice in early childhood education: Building a foundation. Boston: Pearson.

    Provides a guide to establishing effective practices in early childhood education based on the Developmentally Appropriate Practice framework and demonstrates how current research informs effective practices. Useful for review of competencies 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8.

  9. Brisbane, H. E. (2006). The developing child (10th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill, Glencoe.

    Examines the skills a parent or caregiver needs in order to nurture successful growth and development in a child. Useful for review of competency 1.

  10. Charlesworth, R. (2011). Understanding child development (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

    Analyzes the social and cultural factors related to young children’s development. Presents popular theoretical views of learning and addresses readiness, assessment, diverse cultures, and the early stages of reading. Useful for review of competencies 1, 2, 4, 6, and 9.

  11. Cook, R. E., Klein, M. D., & Chen, D. (2012). Adapting early childhood curricula for children with special needs (8th ed.). Boston: Pearson.

    Focuses on inclusive, family-centered, and real-world approaches for teaching children with special needs. Provides specific intervention strategies that enhance teachers' ability to work with young children with special needs and their families. Useful for review of competencies 5 and 7.

  12. Essa, E. L. (2014). Introduction to early childhood education (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

    Provides an overview of early childhood education based on current research and theories. Focuses on developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers, preschoolers, early elementary schoolchildren, and children with special needs. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, 4, and 5.

  13. Fox, J. E., & Schirrmacher, R. (2015). Art & creative development for young children (8th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.

    Offers a child-centered approach to art education for pre-service and in-service early childhood professionals in child care, preschool, or kindergarten through third grade settings. Includes discussion of technology guidelines for establishing an inclusive art program in classrooms for young children. Useful for review of competency 4.

  14. Gestwicki, C. (2014). Developmentally appropriate practice: Curriculum and development in early education (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

    Provides an overview of the concepts and theoretical foundations of developmental practices and discusses the practical implications for teachers and caregivers. Useful for review of competencies 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9.

  15. Gordon, A. M., & Browne, K. W. (2011). Beginnings and beyond: Foundations in early childhood education (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

    Presents key concepts, recent research, and practical examples of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practices. Useful for review of competencies 1, 2, 4, and 9.

  16. Grant, K. B., & Ray, J. A. (2012). Home, school, and community collaboration: Culturally responsive family engagement (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

    Teaches strategies that incorporate the culturally responsive family support model to prepare early childhood and elementary teachers to work effectively with the diverse families of their students. Useful for review of competency 3.

  17. Hallahan, D. P., Kauffman, J. M., & Pullen, P. C. (2009). Exceptional learners: An introduction to special education (11th ed.). Boston: Pearson.

    Introduces the characteristics of exceptional learners and their education that emphasizes classroom practices, as well as the psychological, sociological, and medical aspects of disabilities and giftedness. Useful for review of competencies 1 and 7.

  18. Hoover, J. J., Klingner, J. K., Baca, L. M., & Patton, J. M. (2008). Methods for teaching culturally and linguistically diverse exceptional learners. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

    Provides instructional methods for culturally and linguistically diverse learners, designed to help differentiate between learning differences and learning disabilities and appropriately meet associated needs. Useful for review of competency 3.

  19. Jackman, H. L. (2012). Early education curriculum: A child’s connection to the world (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

    Focuses on the process of planning and implementing a curriculum, and setting up an inclusive child-centered environment guided by new research and developmentally appropriate practice. Useful for review of competencies 1 and 5.

  20. Kostelnik, M. J., Soderman, A. K., & Whiren, A. P. (2011). Developmentally appropriate curriculum: Best practices in early childhood education (5th ed.). Boston: Pearson.

    Provides a comprehensive approach to curriculum development and research-based guidelines for translating theory into best practice that accommodates age-appropriateness, individual differences, and social and cultural diversity. Useful for review of competencies 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9.

  21. La Paro, K. M., Hamre, B. K., & Pianta, R. C. (2012). Classroom assessment scoring system. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

    Contains observational tools that assess classroom quality in K-3 classrooms based on teacher-student interactions rather than the physical environment or a specific curriculum. Focuses on emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional support. Useful for review of competencies 5 and 6.

  22. Lerner, J. W., Lowenthal, B., & Egan, R. W. (2003). Preschool children with special needs: Children at risk and children with disabilities (2nd ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

    Provides a research-based resource for pre-service and in-service professionals working with preschoolers with special needs. Addresses distinctions among different populations of preschoolers, policies and practices, the family systems approach, assessment, learning environment, and special education. Useful for review of competencies 7 and 9.

  23. Lightfoot, C., Cole, M., & Cole, S. R. (2009). The development of children (6th ed.). New York: Worth.

    Provides information on neuroscience, applications, policy issues, and adolescence using a scientific framework to present development as an interaction of biological, social, and psychological processes and human culture. Useful for review of competency 1.

  24. Martorell, G. (2012). Child: From birth to adolescence. New York: McGraw-Hill.

    Teaches how biology, psychology, and social forces influence child and adolescent development utilizing scholarly content, critical thinking, and real-life application of theory. Useful for review of competencies 1 and 6.

  25. Marotz, L. R. (2015). Health, safety, and nutrition for the young child (9th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.

    Provides information on the health, safety, and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children. Offers strategies for implementing effective classroom practices designed to help children establish healthy lifestyles and achieve their full learning potential. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, and 9.

  26. McAfee, O., & Leong, D. J. (2011). Assessing and guiding young children’s development and learning (5th ed.). Boston: Pearson.

    Teaches how to conduct authentic classroom-based assessment, and how to use the data collected to plan curriculum responsive to and supportive of children's learning. Useful for review of competency 8.

  27. McDevitt, T. M., & Ormrod, J. E. (2016). Child development and education (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

    Teaches how to apply developmental research and theory to everyday practice and provides methods for assessing and analyzing children’s behaviors. Useful for review of competencies 1, 3, 6, and 9.

  28. McKenna, M. C., & Stahl, K. A. (2015). Assessment for reading instruction (3rd ed.). New York: The Guilford Press.

    Provides a conceptual framework and practical tools for reading assessment. Teaches how to select, administer, and interpret a wide range of formal and informal assessments, and how to use the results to improve instruction. Useful for review of competency 8.

  29. Morrison, G. S. (2012). Early childhood education today (12th ed.). Boston: Pearson.

    Presents foundational content on current issues in early childhood education. Focuses on families, diversity, children with special needs, history, theories, diverse programs, technology, and professionalism. Useful for review of competencies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8.

  30. Morrison, G. S. (2008). Fundamentals of early childhood education (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

    Presents current ideas about how children learn, how best to teach them, and how to effectively include their families and their communities in their education. Useful for review of competencies 6 and 8.

  31. Morrow, L. M. (2012). Literacy development in the early years: Helping children read and write (7th ed.). Boston: Pearson.

    Integrates theoretical and research-based approaches to language arts instruction designed to make children active participants in the process of literacy development. Useful for review of competency 4.

  32. Nelsen, J., Lott, L., & Glenn, H. S. (2013). Positive discipline in the classroom: Developing mutual respect, cooperation, and responsibility in your classroom (4th ed.). New York: Three Rivers Press.

    Provides strategies for fostering cooperation, problem-solving skills, and mutual respect in children. Useful for review of competency 4.

  33. Ormrod, J. E. (2011). Educational psychology: Developing learners (7th ed.). Boston: Pearson.

    Focuses on learning in both theory and application. Addresses diversity, contexts of learning, neuropsychology and brain development, and classroom applications of technology. Useful for review of competency 6.

  34. Robinson, A., & Stark, D. R. (2005). Advocates in action: Making a difference for young children (revised ed.). Washington, DC: NAEYC.

    Emphasizes the director’s responsibility as a leader of both people and programs in diverse communities. Focuses on the business and interpersonal skills child development professionals need to implement an effective program for young children and their families. Useful for review of competency 3.

  35. Scully, P. A., Barbour, C., & Roberts-King, H. (2015). Families, schools, and communities: Building partnerships for educating children (6th ed.). Boston: Pearson.

    Offers strategies for establishing collaboration with families and the larger community that focus on making the learning experience more productive and more positive for all concerned. Useful for review of competency 3.

  36. Trawick-Smith, J. (2010). Early childhood development: A multicultural perspective (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.

    Addresses the diversity of child development, preparing professionals to meet the unique needs of children from a wide variety of backgrounds. Useful for review of competency 1.

  37. Vaughn, S., Bos, C. S., & Schumm, J. S. (2007). Teaching students who are exceptional, diverse, and at risk in the general education classroom (4th ed.). Boston: Pearson.

    Emphasizes professional planning and collaboration. Offers various strategies that support learning for students with disabilities, culturally diverse students, students with limited English proficiency, and economically disadvantaged students. Useful for review of competency 7.

  38. Werts, M. G., Culatta, R. A., & Tompkins, J. R. (2007). Fundamentals of special education: What every teacher needs to know (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

    Introduces basic categorical information about the disabilities recognized by IDEA and the most common disabilities encountered by teachers in the classroom. Examines the fundamental principles of special education. Useful for review of competencies 7 and 9.

 

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