The third edition of the Essentials for Working with Young Children textbook is the go-to study guide and training tool for CDA candidates, early educators, trainers and instructors. This thoughtfully laid out textbook is based on the 13 CDA Functional Areas and has been expanded to include more information on equity, diversity and inclusion. It is full of helpful research, classroom scenarios, diagrams, charts, checklists and forms. The Essentials textbook has the knowledge and resources you need to succeed as an early educator working with young children and families.