After reading this chapter, the student should be able to:

• know what kinds of interactions grow into relationships important to infant-toddler care.
• give an example of one or more adult behaviors that show respect to an infant or toddler.
• provide key words or phrases for at least 5 of the 10 principles of infant-toddler care and education.
• define the word "curriculum" as it applies to infant and toddler care and education.
• explain the roles of adults in infant and toddler care and education.
• recognize the three knowledge bases of developmentally appropriate practice.