This course will provide an in-depth study into the development of curriculum for infants and toddlers. Topics include the diverse approaches to infant-toddler rearing and the very early years as a crucial time when basic patterns of living and learning are set. The course focuses on the needs of infants, toddlers, parents, and caregivers through age-appropriate scheduling, assessment of individual development and long-range planning. Students will develop creative instructional materials and will evaluate and utilize commercially developed products.