This laboratory manual is designed to prepare postsecondary students for working with children in a child care setting. The experiences in each unit are intended to enhance students' knowledge of and skills in working with children. The workbook is organized in six units covering the following topics: perspectives on child development; theories of child development; prenatal development and the neonate; development in infancy and toddlerhood; development in early childhood; and middle childhood and adolescent development. Each unit includes performance objectives, an overview, references for further information, laboratory experiences, a self-evaluation form, and a participation evaluation form. Guidelines for a successful laboratory experience are provided. The manual also contains a glossary and a 20-item bibliography. (KC)