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Transform the future of early childhood education with "The Early Childhood Promise." In this groundbreaking book, Aimee E. Ketchum and Crystal Corle Loose share their vast experience and deep passion for ensuring that every child receives the best start in life.
This comprehensive guide covers crucial topics such as early child development, the importance of quality childcare, kindergarten readiness, and the role of play in learning. Ketchum and Loose address the pressing issues facing early childhood education today, offering practical solutions and innovative strategies to overcome them.
Key features include:In-Depth Analysis: Explore the current state of early childhood education and the systemic challenges that need addressing.
Practical Strategies: Learn how to implement effective practices in homes, classrooms, and communities to support early learning and development.
Evidence-Based Solutions: Discover proven methods and real-world examples that are making a difference in children's lives.
Call to Action: Engage with thoughtful discussions on policy changes needed to support equitable early childhood education for all.
The Early Childhood Promise" is a vital resource for parents, educators, policy-makers, and anyone invested in the future of our youngest learners. Equip yourself with the insights and tools to spark meaningful change and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.
About the author
Dr. Aimee Ketchum is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 24 years of experience working in pediatrics. She currently practices in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at UPMC hospital in Lititz where she founded the NICU retired nurse cuddler program and teaches baby massage to nurses and families. Ketchum is also academic fieldwork coordinator and assistant professor of early childhood development in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program of Cedar Crest College. Ketchum creates and teaches workshops on early child development through PA Quality Assurance System for pre-school teachers and early intervention practitioners. Ketchum is also the founding director of Aimee's Babies, LLC and creator of STEM Starts Now digital parenting program. She aims to create a next generation of innovators and problem solvers who are all afforded the ability to start kindergarten on an equitable playing field, giving all children everywhere the best start possible. Ketchum recently published a book "See Occupational Therapists Run" by See Us Run Publishing. This is a workbook to help fellow occupational therapists practice self-care to avoid burnout. Her baby development DVDs and apps have been featured on the Rachael Ray show, iPhone Essentials Magazine and the United Kingdom's Baby and You Initiative. She was the winner of the 2017 Fine Living Lancaster Innovator Award, and the 2018 Social Enterprise Pitch and her work has been recognized with the prestigious Word Gap Challenge Finalist award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
