Children'S Spirituality In Early Childhood Education

This pioneering volume provides a thorough understanding of children's spirituality from a holistic development perspective and explores the ways early childhood educators can nurture spirituality in the secular classroom. Making a critical distinction between spirituality and religion, this book draws on conceptual and empirical research, as well as authentic classroom vignettes to explore how theory translates into practice. Inviting readers to examine how their beliefs inform their practices, Children's Spirituality in Early Childhood Education offers a purposeful window into supporting children's learning and development with a focus on their souls, making it important reading for teachers, teacher candidates, researchers, and teacher educators in the field of early childhood education.

• | Author: Jennifer Mata-Mcmahon, Patricia Escarfuller
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: Jul 19, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 176 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0367533332
• | ISBN-13: 9780367533335