15.2: Introduction

A fundamental consideration in planning curriculum for individual children is being responsive to the competencies, experiences, interests, and needs of each child. California’s infant/toddler population includes children who are culturally diverse, linguistically diverse, diverse in ability, and from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Partnering with families is an important strategy for being responsive to individual children and for making curriculum individually and culturally relevant.[1]

Figure 15.2: This little girl is showing a toy to her caregivers while her dad sits close by. When families and caregivers form partnerships, amazing things can happen for infants and toddlers. Image Credit: Image by the California Department of Education is used with permission
  1. The California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework by the California Department of Education is used with permission ↵

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