Using a topical approach to cover development from early childhood through adolescence this book provides future teachers with authentic research based strategies and guidelines for their classrooms The authors apply child development concepts to topics of high interest and relevance to teachers including classroom discipline constructivism social emotional development and wellbeing and many others A strong emphasis on individual and group diversity among children is reflected throughout Case studies in the ancillary materials and real world vignettes from authentic classroom situations further bridge the distance between research and the classroom By linking theory research and practice and emphasizing application the book helps to equip teachers with the tools to create an environment that promotes optimal development in children Also available the MindTap online learning experience with videos applied activities downloadable resources and more Using a topical approach to cover development from early childhood through adolescence this book provides future teachers with authentic research based strategies and guidelines for their classrooms The authors apply child development concepts to topics of high interest and relevance to teachers including classroom discipline constructivism social emotional development and wellbeing ...and many others A strong emphasis on individual and group diversity among children is reflected throughout Case studies in the ancillary materials and real world vignettes from authentic classroom situations further bridge the distance between research and the classroom By linking theory research and practice and emphasizing application the book helps to equip teachers with the tools to create an environment that promotes optimal development in children Also available the MindTap online learning experience with videos applied activities downloadable resources and more