Note to Users: ‘Early Childhood…Where the Magic Happens’ offers an extensive toolkit of online reading material and resource aids designed to support parents and caregivers in their teaching and parenting endeavors. In accordance with recommended practice, this References and Resources page has been created and maintained to enable readers of the eBook and Print versions of the book to have access to this information. It contains a complete list of all the external links to the material highlighted in the book. If you have any issues or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the author at marglarden@gmail.com.
This chapter-by-chapter list of reading material has been compiled from a variety of reputable sources. It contains extensive knowledge and information that supports an evidence-based approach to the learning methodologies used in early childhood education and presented in this book.
These sources include published books, academic journal papers, articles from leading universities, government organizations, professional societies and conference proceedings. Also included are results from research projects, blogs by qualified specialist experts and practicing consultants, contributions from early childhood and parenting websites, and insights from delvy – a powerful AI research assistant tool.
This chapter-by-chapter compilation of helpful online resource aids is not prescriptive but is provided to enhance the teaching experiences with your child. They come in many forms and cover essential background information and knowledge, specific activity instructions and teaching aids that will facilitate the learning outcomes.
Early Childhood 