Pre-school and kindergarten Books

Book SynopsisA hilarious tale of Ziggy the zebra’s journey through the savannah, and the different animal bums he encounters on his quest.When a young zebra accidentally causes a huge stampede, he finds himself lost and alone. But he knows he’ll find home again if he just looks out for his mum’s distinctive, zig-zag striped bum. Along the way, he’ll encounter big ones, small ones, spotty ones, tall ones, hairy bums, smelly bums, scaly ones and old ones, belonging to huge hippos, very tall giraffes, lazy lions and many more animals besides.Written by Jonny Leighton and illustrated by Mike Byrne, the dynamic duo behind Does a Bear Poo in the Woods?, this laugh-out-loud story book will be accompanied by very cheeky illustrations to complete the bum-tastic odyssey.

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Book SynopsisLearn with the PAW Patrol pups!Help your little learner get ready to go, go, go with this colourful PAW Patrol activity book.Children are introduced to first numbers alongside their loveable and playful PAW Patrol friends.Children can learn how to recognise and write the numbers 1-10Look out for the badge awarded at the end of the bookIdeal for pre-schoolers getting ready for schoolChildren will be on a roll in no time!

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Book SynopsisWhat has Santa Claus got for the penguin this year? Which animal will unwrap a cosy new pair of pyjamas?This playful and colourful novelty book is packed with surprises and festive fun! Little ones will love guessing the gifts and revealing them by pulling the tabs from snug socks for the spider to a speedy sled for the penguin.

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Book SynopsisExplore some of the most popular pre-school topics in these six chunky board books. With 6 books to share, little learners can discover new words and what they mean in this bright and colourful board book collection! Learn all about animals, fruit and vegetables, jobs, weather, vehicles and days of the week!Once you've enjoyed the books, they can even be flipped over to reveal a picture.This cute pocket library is the perfect gift for all pre-schoolers!

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Book SynopsisHighly commended in the Teach Early Years Awards 2022An ingenious and entertaining picture book to entice your little fussy eater to look beyond ''beige'' and explore a whole new colourful world of food! Mummy''s in a bad mood. She''s fed up of food like chicken nuggets, pasta, chips, cereal and crisps. Then she has an idea! She''s going to take her children to the supermarket to play a game. On Monday she tells them to choose three RED foods, on Tuesday three YELLOW foods, on Wednesday three GREEN foods... Look at all the foods there are to choose from!Which three foods would YOU choose? And how would YOU eat them?This cleverly concocted picture book features deliciously illustrated pages of red, yellow, green, orange and purple foods for your child to choose from. Enjoy the story together and then take your child to the supermarket to play the game in real life! Recommended by paediatric dietitians to help with fussy eating, it'Trade ReviewIt’s colourful, fun and I love the illustrated foods as well as the ideas the children in the story get up to. I’m definitely going to be trying this with my fussy 3 year old! * The Bookworm Baby *This is a fun, non-judgemental approach to ‘picky eating’ that should definitely encourage youngsters to try some new foods and Claire Potter, the author includes two sets of notes to help adult sharers to ‘get the most out of ‘ the book. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *This book is great for at home or at school; I've enjoyed naming the foods and discussing them with my toddler and I could see the scope of activities at school - particularly with Early Years and Key Stage 1. There are clear links to healthy eating, DT and science. -- Liz * ReadingZone *I love how the story describes what the children do with the food- how they eat it or use it to make something tasty. Each page is wonderfully illustrated and I love the use of colourful language to describe the different foods. -- Rascals and Rainbows * Instagram: @rascals_and_rainbows *This could be a great way of encouraging kids to try new foods and think about food in a fun, healthy way. -- Story Centred Play * Instagram: @storycentredplay *Which Food Will You Choose? by Claire Potter and [illustrated by] Ailie Busby is a fabulous interactive picture book that gets children thinking about all the wonderful, colourful food there is to eat. It has provided us with hours and hours of fun and games. It is perfect for little ones who are fussy eaters, or for children like my daughter, who love cooking and play-pretend shopping. * PictureBookPerfect123 *The variety of food in the picture gave discussion to new foods that we’ve not tried and learning more about the ones we are more familiar with. -- Jane * The Green Parent *A stunning, beautifully illustrated book offering great opportunities to discuss foods with fussy eaters. The book could easily be used in early years settings, offering a great stimulus to get young children think about foods they are familiar with, and introducing others. -- @digicoled * UKEdChat *

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Book SynopsisMaster the knowledge and skills you need to obtain the new work-based CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) qualification.Written by bestselling author and early years expert Penny Tassoni, this is the only textbook for work-based learners endorsed by CACHE. Tassoni makes learning the key concepts on the job both easy and enjoyable. This book will support you through your assessment and the start of your career.- Understand all the requirements of the new qualification fully with clearly stated learning outcomes and key terms- See how concepts are applied to a range of settings with numerous case studies- Learn to reflect on your own skills and experiences with numerous ''Reflection'' boxes - Practise what you''ve learned with ''In practice'' and ''In your setting'' activity boxes- Prepare for examinations and assessment with confidence via activities linked to assessment criteria

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Book SynopsisTo understand childhood, you need to understand all of the social factors which surround it. If you are studying Early Years or Early Childhood Studies then this book is for you. It gives you an introduction to the study of childhood and the different contexts within which childhood exists. It encourages you to re-think childhood and explore it from different perspectives, whether looking at the child within the family, global perspectives or the child′s own view point. This helps you understand childhood in relation to society and to develop the skills to look at childhood from a critical standpoint.Table of ContentsThe context of childhood: social understanding of childhood The historical context: the emergence of childhood The philosophical context: the early years tradition and evolution of early years provision The context of the family: first experiences The context of partnership: children in transition The context of the setting: childhood institutions The community context: children as citizens The national context: children and social policy The global context: international perspectives The child’s own context: the child’s voice and agency The future context: the twenty-first century child The virtual context: children in a digital world

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Book SynopsisA text for Early Years students enabling them to build the knowledge and skills needed to support children's communication and language development.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today?, this thoughtful picture book teaches children how to find new ways of expressing themselves.''Why am I losing my temper?''. ''Why am I acting grumpy?''. This important book prompts children to question certain behaviours and why they happen. Addressing common situations sympathetically and humorously, What Makes You Do That? answers key behavioural concerns and encourages children to self-reflect, consider how their actions affect others and manage their emotions. This book is ideal for sharing with young children, or to give to older children to read independently.Written in child-friendly language, this great dip-in book explores 12 typical behaviours that children engage in, such as temper tantrums, telling lies or cheating, and offers 12 constructive behaviours to consider instead, like how to stay calm, be honest or play fairly. There are fun, colourful illustrations by Sarah Jennings throughout and helpful notes for parents and carers at the back of the book, with tips for supporting positive behaviour early on.Let's Talk books help you start meaningful conversations with your child. Written by an expert and covering topics like feelings, relationships, diversity and mental health, these comforting picture books support healthy discussion right from the start.

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Book SynopsisA riotous, interactive story-within-a-story with twists, turns and unexpected surprises.

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Book SynopsisWritten specifically for bedtime, this story is full of magic, sparkle and rainbows... and one naughty little unicorn! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. But will Twinkle get to bed on time? This beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep.Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little MonsterComing soon: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid

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Book SynopsisMiranda Sofroniou is a British illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. She enjoys experimenting with traditional drawing and painting techniques, and is inspired by a love of travel, nature, colour and pattern. Miranda strives to create images which evoke a sense of exploration and wonder.

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Book SynopsisMore than 100,000 school practitioners and teachers (K-12) have benefited from the step-by-step guidelines and practical tools in this influential go-to resource, now revised and expanded with six new chapters. The third edition presents effective ways to assess students' strengths and weaknesses, create supportive instructional environments, and promote specific skills, such as organization, time management, sustained attention, and emotional control. Strategies for individualized and classwide intervention are illustrated with vivid examples and sample scripts. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 38 reproducible forms and handouts. Purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Chapter with guidance and caveats for developing individual education programs (IEPs), 504 Plans, and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). *Chapters on working with students with attention-dTrade Review"I thought the second edition was wonderful, but am blown away by the third edition. It contains systematic methods, case studies, and checklists for enhancing executive skills of children from early childhood through adolescence. The book emphasizes an essential multi-tiered continuum of prevention and supports for students with and without disabilities. Updated and expanded chapters on assessment, instruction, and intervention integrate how-to procedures with current research advances. Notable new chapters focus on children with autism and ADHD; several chapters written by teachers apply executive skill concepts to whole-school approaches. This is the most comprehensive and useful resource about executive skills available. It is indispensable as a text for university courses and a resource for education and mental health professionals.”--Patti L. Harrison, PhD, School Psychology Program (Emeritus), University of Alabama "Outstanding! An invaluable resource for school psychologists, with practical strategies that can be put into action today. This easy-to-read book delivers interventions for executive function difficulties in children--and even ideas for IEP goals. The third edition moves the field forward by focusing on giving students ownership of interventions and involving them in implementation. The clinician will appreciate being able to quickly find ideas for addressing common tasks that students struggle with, like writing a paper."--Julia L. Carrell, PhD, NCSP, school psychologist, Mead School District, Washington "This is an essential read for all educators, from the novice teacher to the seasoned veteran. Dawson and Guare provide a fresh lens through which to assess student performance, curriculum design, implementation, and interventions. The prior edition completely changed our conversations with students, parents, and other educators. We have a concrete, value-free common language to identify student strengths and weaknesses that we use to work toward a shared goal of success. The third edition details the process that elementary and secondary teachers are currently using to integrate research-based theory into their daily classroom routines. It includes examples (and resource materials!) showing how to build an executive functioning culture in your classroom and school."--Molly J. Flatley, MEd, Special Education Department Chair, Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia "This is a very welcome third edition of an excellent book that already has a proven track record in schools. Particularly welcome are the new chapters that provide inspiring examples of whole-school approaches as well as the clear guidance for team-based identification, assessment, and targeted support for individual children with underdeveloped executive skills. A 'must read."--Janet Muscutt, MEd, MSc, DEdPsych, CPsychol, FBPS, consultant educational psychologist, Manchester, United Kingdom; Secretary, International School Psychology Association "In the third edition of their widely acclaimed book, Dawson and Guare bring their substantial expertise to bear on the pressing question: 'What can we do to enhance executive skills in all students, and, in particular, to help students with self-regulatory difficulties?' The book reviews assessment strategies and offers a wealth of global and specific accommodations and direct interventions, including language appropriate for clinical reports and IEP and 504 Plans. It helpfully discusses when executive function is a primary problem, such as in children with ADHD, when it is a secondary concern to other disabilities, such as in children with autism spectrum disorder, and when it is a weakness but not a disability per se. The new chapters by teachers demonstrate how an everyday model of self-regulation can be incorporated into the classroom."--Peter K. Isquith, PhD, Senior Attending Psychologist, Boston Children’s Hospital; Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School "I appreciate the numerous tools in this volume, including strategies, informal assessments, case studies, and scenarios. Teacher candidates, practicing educators, and specialists could all benefit from the book's many well-illustrated ideas for assessment and intervention. I love the new discussion of designing student-centered interventions--we need more educators to hear about this approach and implement it!"--Erin K. Washburn, PhD, Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership, Binghamton University, State University of New York "An excellent update to an already useful book that balances research on executive function with practical application. The third edition emphasizes the importance of students’ ownership in the development of their executive skills, and provides school/classroom practices to support students in K-12 general education classrooms as well as special populations. I recommend this book to all educators who desire a clear understanding of executive function's role in classroom instruction and intervention."--Kathleen Kryza, MA, educational consultant/coach and coauthor of Transformative Teaching "This book offers educators practical instructional suggestions for students who struggle with executive skills. The teaching practices go beyond basic planning, time management, and other skills typically associated with executive function--specific routines are presented for applying these skills to academic tasks such as taking notes and writing a paper, which is especially helpful for classroom teachers. In the third edition, the new chapter that provides suggestions for obtaining school services through 504 Plans or special education, including wording for IEPs, is particularly useful."--Joan Sedita, MEd, Founder, Keys to Literacy -Readers will grow in their understanding of executive skills and learn to apply accommodations to help students build skills in organization, planning, task initiation, and the like. The authors do a thorough job of providing the reader with a rationale for the book, and its breadth and utility is immediately evident….There are no executive skills or accommodation suggestions left untouched by this book. It is sure to be a timeless resource for school psychologists and special educators.--NASP Communiqué, 05/01/2019ƒƒThe perfect introductory book to understanding executive skills....We have used this book in our own practice and have given it to clients for their use as well. We love this book, and it has earned the EP Symbol of Excellence. This book is a must have! (on the first edition)--Exceptional Parent, 11/01/2007ƒƒClear, concise, and easy to understand. (on the first edition)--Doody's Review Service, 04/08/2005Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables I. Basic Principles of Assessment and Intervention 1. Overview of Executive Skills 2. Assessing Executive Skills 3. Linking Assessment to Intervention 4. Providing a Continuum of Services to Address the Needs of Students with Weak Executive Skills 5. Interventions to Promote Executive Skills II. Interventions for Specific Problem Situations and Specific Executive Skills 6. Specific Teaching Routines to Promote Executive Skill Development 7. Interventions for Specific Executive Skills Domains 8. Strategies and Guidelines for Managing Executive Skills in Children with ADHD 9. Executive Skills in Autism, with Colin Guare 10. Coaching Students with Executive Skills Deficits 11. Planning for Transitions III. Whole-School Applications 12. Implementation and Accessibility of Executive Skills, Mara Berzins & Nicola Daykin 13. EFS 2 The Rescue Pedagogy, Laurie Faith 14. Building an Executive Functioning Culture in the Classroom: How a Small Group of Teachers Changed a School, Timothy McElroy Appendix. Reproducible Forms References Index

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Book SynopsisWhat's for lunch today? JJ and his friends like to eat different things, so let's take a peek inside their lunchboxes!From delicious dumplings and spaghetti bolognese, to spicy tacos and a ham sandwich, find out what JJ and his friends eat throughout the week in this delightful rhyming storybook.This adorable lunchbox-shaped tabbed board book offers a simple introduction to different types of food. Enjoy pointing to the yummy meals in each child's lunchbox, as well as spotting things in the colourful scenes.With a handy carry handle, this engaging lunchbox book is sure to delight little CoComelon fans!

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Book SynopsisYoung children live in the here and now. If adults are to make a real difference to their learning they need to seize the moments when children first show curiosity, and support their next steps immediately. This book embraces the concept of planning in the moment and emphasises the critical role of the adult in promoting child-led learning, giving early years practitioners the confidence and insight to work and plan in the moment, and enabling the children in their care to live, learn, play and develop in the here and now.Planning in the Moment with Young Children maintains a strong link to practice, providing numerous examples of how practitioners can integrate spontaneous planning and rich adultchild interactions into their everyday practice and early years curricula. From timetabling to setting clear rules, creating enabling environments, keeping records and making use of a variety of materials, the book demonstrates the multitude of ways in which practitionTrade Review"Planning in the moment has transformed both our practice and ourselves here at Gunter. It has taken us from interferers to interactors, privileged to play with the children in our setting. Children are demonstrating far higher levels of interest and involvement, persevering and showing a ‘can do’ attitude whilst creativity, critical thinking and motivation for all is evident in the constant thrum of activity. For the teaching staff, planning, preparation and assessment is now a celebration of children’s learning, inputting the children’s ‘wow!’ moments, contributed by all the staff, is a delight and leads naturally to knowing what’s next. The change has given us the freedom to teach in accordance with children’s needs and in a way that is nourishing for them and us."Chris Dingley, Early Years Lead, Gunter Primary School, Birmingham, UK"We began putting Planning in the Moment into action in September 2017 after some considerable time getting our environment right. At the end of our first year I can see how it has benefitted both staff and the children in our care. The staff are now much less stressed and relaxed and are free to spend quality time with the children, ensuring that no teachable moment is missed. They have all commented on how much better they feel they know their key children. The children’s personal, emotional and social development has surpassed that of previous cohorts. They are much more resilient, independent and show an excitement for learning, safe in the knowledge that the adults will follow their lead."Nikki Smith, Manager, Little Learners Pre-school, Waltham Cross, UK "Having used ‘in the moment planning’ all year we have seen fantastic results. The children have amazed us with their independence, desire to learn and ability to reflect on their own learning. Our GLD is the highest it has ever been but more importantly the children are happy, engaged and truly involved and excited by their own learning. Our journey to fully implement in the moment planning has been wondrous. I can’t thank Anna enough for giving us the confidence to teach in a way we love. It has been a leap of faith for everyone but has been totally worth it and I would recommend it to anyone."Suzi Strutt, Early Years Team Leader and Reception Teacher, Thorley Hill Primary School, Bishop’s Stortford, UK"The book explores ways of maintaining a strong link to practice, providing examples of how practitioners can integrate spontaneous planning and rich adult-child interactions into their everyday practice. It also makes clear the obvious points that if you are planning and responding, adapting and treating each child as unique, while working within the foundation stage, then surely each child has the best chance possible of achieving good levels of development." Neil Henty, Early Years EducatorTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter One: Brain development Chapter Two: Relationships and routines Chapter Three: An enabling environment Chapter Four: The adult role Chapter Five: The paperwork Chapter Six: Assessment and record-keeping Conclusion Appendices Bibliography

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author Alistair Bryce-Clegg comes a book based on a fundamental truth: you can have the best teaching resources in the world at your disposal, but if you lack the engagement of the children you are working with, the potential for high level learning is minimal.For children to make progress in all aspects of their learning, the practitioners who work with them must have a good understanding of what the child already knows and can do (assessment). They should be able to create activities that will take the children forward to the next step in their learning (planning). Finally, they should measure the impact of those activities on the children''s attainment (evaluation) and then the process can start again. The one crucial element that this model lacks, however, is engagement. This book will show through practical examples how early years practitioners can move away from the more traditional model of teaching to one that maintains all ofTrade ReviewA great resource -- SILVER AWARD * Practical Pre-School Awards *

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Book SynopsisBuild the body-brain connection with step-by-step activities that help children develop physical, cognitive, social, and emotional foundations for early learning and school readiness. Early childhood educators will find clear information on creating the move-to learn environment, managing safety, and optimizing the connections between language development, movement, and readiness for formal learning. An observational tool lets teachers pinpoint children s specific developmental stages and assess progress. The easy-to-follow, full-color format includes diagrams and photos along with teaching tips to advance and automate children s foundational physical capabilities while providing incremental challenge. Grounded in best practices and current research, "Move, Play, and Learn with Smart Steps "is both a hands-on resource for any classroom teacher, care provider, or parent and an ideal tool for coaches, mentors, and professional development trainers. Digital content includes customizable forms from the book."Trade ReviewVery accessible and loads of fun! Placing physicality at the heart of learning, all the principles of strong ECE practice are skillfully harnessed. Superb color images illustrate how movement can be joyfully integrated into daily life with everyday resources, enabling every child to follow nature s plan. The depth of knowledge regarding being physically active from birth, matched with a clear explanation of how learning takes place through body-brain development, gives this book a valuable place in the work of those caring about children and their education throughout the early years. Jan White, early childhood consultant specializing in outdoor play and author of "Every Child a Mover" "

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Book SynopsisIn Messy Maths: A Playful, Outdoor Approach for Early Years, Juliet Robertson offers a rich resource of ideas that will inspire you to tap into the endless supply of patterns, textures, colours and quantities of the outdoors and deepen children's understanding of maths through hands-on experience. Juliet believes being outside makes maths real. In the classroom environment, maths can seem disconnected from everyday reality - but real maths is really messy. Lots of outdoor play and engaging activity along the way is a must, as being outside enables connections to be made between the hands, heart and head, and lays the foundations for more complex work as children grow, develop and learn. Following on from the success of Dirty Teaching (ISBN 978-178135107-9), Messy Maths reimagines the outdoor space through a mathematical lens - providing a treasure trove of suggestions that will empower you to blend outdoor learning into your teaching practice. It is not a `how to' guide, but rather an easy-to-use reference book replete with ready-to-use games and open-ended ideas designed to help children become confident and skilled in thinking about, using and exploring abstract mathematical concepts as they play outside. Many of these ideas and activities are also beautifully displayed in full-colour photographs throughout the book, making it even easier to jump straight into outstanding outdoor learning opportunities. Topics covered include: general advice; exploring numbers; number functions and fractions; money; measurement; time; pattern; shape and symmetry; position, direction and movement; data handling; routines; and the mathematical garden. Each chapter features a section on topic-specific vocabulary and expressions to help you integrate terminology into each area of study, while suggestions for embedding maths into routines are also provided to assist in the development of creative, progressive and flexible approaches to everyday situations. Messy Maths is suitable for early years educators (of ages 3-6) who want to shake up their usual classroom practice and make the most of any outdoor space - whether this be a nursery, playgroup, child-minder's back garden or a nature kindergarten - as a context for maths.

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Book SynopsisThis is the way we use the potty. Do you know what to do?Are you ready to take your nappy offand try the potty too?Get ready for your little one's next big step with this adorable slider book you can read together before you start potty-training.

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Book SynopsisOffering a sociocultural approach to education and learning, this fascinating exploration of childhood provides an in-depth understanding of how children make sense of the world and the people in it. Examining the ways in which children express their thoughts, feelings and actively generate meaning through experience and interaction, this fully revised and updated new edition is illustrated throughout by extensive case studies and covers a diverse range of topics, including: socio-historical and global child development over time and place; the child as meaning-maker and active learner; learning in the context of family, culture, group, society; representing and re-representing the world; understanding roles, identity, race and gender; making sense of science and technology; the implications of neuroscience. Taking a clearly articulated and engaging perspective, Sandra Smidt drawsTable of Contents1. Children and Childhoods 2. The Child as Meaning Maker 3. The Child as Social Constructor 4. The child as Creative Thinker 5. The Child as Symbol User and Symbol Weaver 6. The Child in Culture 7. The Child as Role-Maker 8. The Child as Investigator

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Book SynopsisInformed by the principles and practices of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), this book presents skills training guidelines specifically designed for adults with cognitive challenges. Clinicians learn how to teach core emotion regulation and adaptive coping skills in a framework that promotes motivation and mastery for all learners, and that helps clients apply what they have learned in daily life. The book features ideas for scaffolding learning, a sample 12-week group curriculum that can also be used in individual skills training, and numerous practical tools, including 150 reproducible handouts and worksheets. The large-size format facilitates photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials.Trade Review“Buy this book and you will return to it again and again. Brown’s Skills System offers a concise, ultra-pragmatic skills training approach with comprehensive, step-by-step curriculum materials great for teaching emotion regulation to learners of all abilities. Both experienced and novice skills trainers will love this toolkit of teaching strategies!”--Kelly Koerner, PhD, Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Seattle "This is an exceptionally useful curriculum for all practitioners who work with individuals who have intellectual impairments co-occurring with significant challenging behaviors. Brown's approach to DBT skills training has been demonstrated to be very helpful for treating emotional dysregulation while accommodating this population's complex needs. An important and insightful book."--Robert J. Fletcher, DSW, ACSW, Founder and CEO, NADD (National Association for the Dually Diagnosed) "Brown provides a clear, step-by-step introduction to the emotion regulation skills curriculum that she has developed over two decades of work with individuals with learning challenges and emotional difficulties. Brown succeeds admirably where few others have even dared to set foot. Complex emotion regulation challenges are broken down into manageable problems using a series of steps that people at many different skill levels can apply. At once simple and sophisticated, this guide is a 'must.'"--James J. Gross, PhD, Department of Psychology, Stanford University "Brown has masterfully integrated and adapted key DBT elements into her Skills System. With a growing evidence base, accessible language, easy graphics, and welcome repetition, her manual promises to help countless people with intellectual challenges. I have seen the very positive impact of her work professionally, and so can recommend her book enthusiastically."--Alan E. Fruzzetti, PhD, Professor and Director, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Research Program, Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno "In this much-needed volume, Brown expertly translates basic concepts from DBT, using simple language, clear handouts, appealing visual icons, and inviting worksheets. Her curriculum helps individuals to regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors based on their level of emotional arousal and the situation. Brown's use of simple terms such as Clear Picture, On-Track Thinking, On-Track Action, and New-Me Activities facilitates skills acquisition, and the week-by-week teaching guide provides skills trainers with a user-friendly structure to implement the program. Especially helpful to the reader is Brown's discussion of multiple theoretical models that form the foundation of the Skills System."--Jill H. Rathus, PhD, Department of Psychology, Long Island University–C. W. Post Campus "This book is a clinically sensitive, research-informed presentation of how DBT skills training can be employed with clients with intellectual challenges. Detailed descriptions of training sessions are accompanied by user-friendly handouts and worksheets. All professionals working with this population will benefit from this thoughtful work. Kudos to Julie Brown!"--Donald Meichenbaum, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo, Canada; Research Director, The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention, Miami, Florida “Anyone attempting to teach emotion regulation skills to individuals with intellectual challenges must read this user-friendly book, since many of the standard manuals miss the mark with this population. Brown’s vast clinical wisdom shines through in her developmentally appropriate teaching examples, discussion points, and handouts.”--Alec L. Miller, PsyD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine "If you are doing DBT-informed work with an individual with serious cognitive challenges or intellectual disabilities, this is the book for you. Brown has been a DBT trainer since 2005 and has adapted the skills for the special needs of this population."--Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Director Emeritus, Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics, University of Washington; developer of DBT "I use Brown's approach with individuals who are not cognitively challenged but struggle with addiction. They find the terms easy to remember and consistent with recovery concepts. The straightforward, concrete structure of the system is helpful for clients who feel lost and vulnerable during their recovery. I recommend this book for any clinician who wants to teach emotion regulation skills."--Michele Waldron, PsyD, LADC-I, private practice, Bedford, Massachusetts -The user-friendly features of this book stand out as a strength among other guides and manuals aimed at adapting DBT materials. Practitioners are provided with a twelve-week curriculum, as well as ideas for alternate formats. Appendixes A, B, and C include more than 150 pages of reproducible handouts, working examples, and coaching worksheets, many of which include helpful illustrations. Readers are also given a link to access a printable copy of all supplemental materials online, making this manual a valuable tool for those seeking a structured approach to skills training with clients who experience learning challenges.--School Social Work Journal, 04/02/2018Table of Contents1. Introducing the Skills System 2. Learning the Skills System 3. Theoretical Underpinning of the Skills System 4. Structuring Skills System Instruction 5. Foundational Teaching Strategies 6. E-Spiral Teaching Strategies 7. Skills System 12-Week-Cycle Curriculum 8. Skills Coaching Techniques Appendix A. Skills System Handouts and Worksheets Appendix B. Skills Plan Map Appendix C. Skills Coaching Worksheets References

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Book Synopsis''Playful, rhythmic and often gigglishly silly'' RED READING HUB''A perfect book for reading aloud'' PARENTS IN TOUCHFrom armadillos, flamingos and umbrella birds to quokkas and iguanas, Elli Woollard presents a lovely collection of poems for younger children about pets which are just a little bit peculiar... Filled with fun rhymes, quirky black-and-white illustrations and exotic animals, this book is perfect for reading aloud. Some poems are hilarious, some are gruesome and some will make you want to wash your hair, but there''s sure to be a pet poem here for every child and adult alike. With a poem for every letter of the alphabet and tips for children writing their own rhymes, this is the perfect book for budding young poets aged 3+.Trade ReviewPlayful, rhythmic and often gigglishly silly, there's sure to be a pet poem or several for every young child in this assortment of Elli's. * Red Reading Hub *It's a perfect book for reading aloud, with something to appeal to everyone. At the end of the book, there are some really practical suggestions to encourage children to write their own poems. * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisThe world of education is an amazing and rewarding world to be in, but there is a sense among many that work within it that there is something not quite right, that all is not well. In this book, Greg Bottrill explores how he ensures that, in his Early Years setting, continuous provision enables children. He shares his Early Years pedagogy through the ′3Ms′ and explains how to apply these in the classroom. Greg also explores the definition of play – what it is and what it isn’t – and the challenging role of the Early Years teacher. This book shares good practice in: early reading and the joy of reading early writing development boys writing the nature of outdoor play and how to make this truly ‘outdoor’ the role of parents in child development mathematics in play when and how to do intervention work with children how to get Headteachers and centre managers on board. Table of ContentsPart 1 – Where do we go from here? Chapter 1 – The child at the centre of the universe Chapter 2 – Making their universe the right universe Part 2 – Getting continuous provision right Chapter 3 – What play is and what play isn’t Chapter 4 – What do I do all day? Chapter 5 – Seriously, what do I do all day? Part 3 – The 3Ms Chapter 6 – What are the 3Ms? Chapter 7 – 3M number 1 – Making conversations Chapter 8 – 3M number 2 – Mark making Chapter 9 – 3M number 3 – Mathematics Chapter 10 – 3M number 4 – Muscle and movement Chapter 11 – 3M number 5 – Mindfulness Chapter 12 – 3m number 6 – Magic Part 4 – The great outdoors Chapter 13 – The outside world Chapter 14 – Your outside space Part 5 – Partners Chapter 15 – Parents Chapter 16 – TAs Chapter 17 – The headteacher

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Book SynopsisLearn with the PAW Patrol pups!Help your little learner get ready to go, go, go with this colourful PAW Patrol activity book.Children aged 3-5 are introduced to first counting alongside their loveable and playful PAW Patrol friends.Children can practise counting from 1-20, use numbers in a sequence, and learn basic addition and subtraction alongside the PAW Patrol charactersLook out for the badge awarded at the end of the bookIdeal for nursery and pre-schoolers getting ready for schoolChildren will be on a roll in no time!

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Book SynopsisHow do you become an effective primary school teacher? What do you need to be able to do? What do you need to know?Flexible, effective and creative primary school teachers require subject knowledge, an understanding of their pupils and how they learn, a range of strategies for managing behaviour and organising environments for learning, and the ability to respond to dynamic classroom situations.The fifth edition of this bestselling textbook has been fully updated with the latest research and initiatives in the field, as well as the most recent curriculum and policy changes across the UK. It features two new co-editors and thirteen new chapters and enhanced accessibility throughout. New or completely rewritten chapters have been included on: Reading curriculum Writing curriculum Maths curriculum Science curriculum Arts-enriched curriculum Humanities curriculum Adaptive teaching Education a

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Book SynopsisAn ingenious choosing book from Claire Potter, bestselling author of Which Food Will You Choose?, to create a calm and positive bedtime routine. Mummy''s fed up of chasing her children into the bath. She's fed up of pestering them to take their pyjama bottoms off their heads. She's fed up of scraping toothpaste off the ceiling. Then she has an idea! They're going to bust their bedtime and make it an easy and enjoyable time of the day for everyone. Find out how they do it and follow them to bed having lot of fun choosing things along the way!Would you choose to have a bath in melted chocolate or with a mermaid?Would you choose pyjamas that glow in the dark or ones that make you invisible?Would you choose a bed made of jelly or one that tips you out in the morning?Enjoy the story and then use the same strategy, recommended by child psychologists, to build a smooth, stress-f

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Book SynopsisThis book will be essential reading for any early years practitioner involved with children's development in the early years. Focusing on physical development the author provides one hundred practical and inspiring ideas for use in the education setting. This series offers 100 practical and innovative ideas for all practitioners working with children in the early years.Trade Review"It is refreshing, the way this book (and others in the series) manages to keep elaborate and expensive resources to a minimum...The ideas are deliberately broad and intended to drive effective provision...This would make an ideal resource for any early years practitioners wanting a bank of good ideas to help promote physical development in their early years setting." Early Years Educator, October 2009"I would recommend A 100 ideas for teaching physical development as a pick [up] and flick [through] resource for students and practitioners who are new to early years and childcare, and others who wish to expand their resource base of practical ideas for supporting the physical development of young children." ESCalate, January 2010 Table of Contents1. Introducing Physical Development; 2. Exploring Movement and Space; 3. Investigating Healthy and Bodily Awareness; 4. Using Equipment and Materials; 5. Challenges for Physical Development; 6. Movements: Developmental Stages; 7. Learning and Teaching in Physical Development; 8. Physical Development and the Links with Other Aspects of Learning and Development; 9. Considerations for Physical Development; 10. Developing Physical Development.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect bedtime book to calm your own sleepy unicorns! Full of magic, sparkle and rainbows (and one naughty unicorn), little readers will love this calming tale before bed.It''s bedtime, but one lively little unicorn can''t quite settle down and go to sleep! As her dad counts down the minutes to bed, what mischief can she get up to?Finishing on a gentle end, it''s the perfect bedtime tale.Also available:Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn board bookTen Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little DragonTen Minutes to Bed: Little FairyTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s BirthdayTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s Christmas (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Baby UnicornTen Minutes to Bed: Where''

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Book SynopsisA Therapist's Guide to Child Development gives therapists and counselors the basics they need to understand their clients in the context of development and to explain development to parents.The chapters take the reader through the various physical, social, and identity developments occurring at each age, explaining how each stage of development is closely linked to mental health and how that is revealed in therapy. This ideal guide for students, as well as early and experienced professionals, will also give readers the tools to communicate successfully with the childâs guardians or teachers, including easy-to-read handouts that detail what kind of behaviors are not cause for concern and which behaviors mean itâs time to seek help. In the new edition, each chapter also includes new sections on brain development and cultural identity development, as well as updates on child development in the age of technology.As an aid to practitioners, this book matches developmental ages with appropriate, evidence-based mental health interventions.

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Book SynopsisChild-Initiated Play and Learning shows how a creative approach to learning that allows for spontaneous adventures in play through child-led projects can lead to rich learning experiences that build on children's own interests. This second edition has been fully updated in light of policy and curriculum changes and features new material to help practitioners make informed decisions around digital technology and how children engage with it. Including scenarios and provocative questions for reflective practice, this book looks at planning and considers the possibilities that should be encouraged when playing alongside young children. Drawing on practice from Reggio Emilia, New Zealand, Scandinavia and in settings in the UK, the book covers all aspects of planning including: how to enable and empower children to lead projects; organisation of indoor and outdoor materials and space; inclusive practice and contemporary reseaTrade ReviewYasmin Stefanov-King, University of Hull, UK This is a really interesting book which does a great job of covering all the different areas of early years provision, and examining the ways in which practitioners need to think about how they can enable children to be more empowered – its strength is in recognising that staff need to be empowered too! There are a range of excellent anecdotes to support the theories, and the text is generally accessible to students. It is a text which I would feel confident to recommend to my students, knowing that whatever role they take on in the future, there will be something in here that will support them – even if they step outside of the sector altogether. Michelle Rogers, University of Worcester, UK Interesting and easy to access text. The chapters in general ‘welcome’ you in to read them, when you do they are insightful, current and challenge the audience to explore what it is they actually believe about possibilities of play. Strengths/advantages – easy accessibility. Titles of the chapters are enticing, introduction of the chapters and how they support each other is liked by the students. The only weaker area I think is the non-embedded consideration of technology. Clare Boucher, Greenwich Community College, UK Yes there is a real need for this book in order to support those studying and practicing within Early Years Settings, schools and those studying to work as Early Years Practitioners. I recommend that you should publish the second Edition of this book. This book provides innovative research into the area of child-initiated play and national and international approaches, highlighting contemporary and play-based practice incorporating child-led planning. Table of ContentsIntroduction Contributors 1. Planning for endless possibilities 2. Planning for possibilities with parents 3. Exploring the possibilities of children’s voice 4. Exploiting outdoor possibilities for all children 5. Planning for risky possibilities in play 6. Play as a space for possibilities 7. The possibilities for assessment 8. Leading possibilities

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Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling author of How Are You Feeling Today? comes a picture book that sensitively deals with developing emotional intelligence in young children and supports them to manage difficult emotions.Young children can find it really frustrating when they are unable to express their emotions. Molly Potter covers a range of different emotions to help children name and explain exactly what they are feeling. Written to encourage children not to suppress their emotions, this picture book teaches little ones to acknowledge enjoyable feelings and get better at responding to unenjoyable ones.Perfect for starting those all-important conversations, It''s OK to Cry includes colourful illustrations, child-friendly strategies and vocabulary for managing feelings and helpful notes for parents, carers and practitioners.Let's Talk books help you start meaningful conversations with your child. Written by an expert and covering topics like f

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Book SynopsisLooking for Learning: Provocations is a full-colour, practical guide to inspire child-led learning that''s linked to current policy and the EYFS framework.As each child progresses through their learning journey, Early Years practitioners are expected to identify and understand what learning is taking place in every activity that a child is involved in. Laura England, creator of Little Miss Early Years, uses her wealth of experience as an Early Years teacher to explore the learning that takes place when a child''s play has been inspired by a provocation, including mirrors to investigate symmetry, cardboard boxes to understand shapes, and sticks and pebbles to construct their own designs.Provocations invite learning, interest and creativity as they allow children to explore, think and use their imaginations. This dip-in-and-out book is linked to the Characteristics of Effective Learning and presents case studies, real-life images and practical pointers to explore the

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Book SynopsisQuestions are powerful tools, especially in the classroom. Asking rich, thoughtful questions can spark young children’s natural curiosity and illuminate a whole new world of possibility and insight. But what are “big” questions, and how do they encourage children to think deeply? With this intentional approach—rooted in Bloom’s Taxonomy—teachers working with children ages 3 through 6 will discover how to meet children at their individual developmental levels and stretch their thinking. Featuring contributions from respected names in the field, this bookOffers a foundation for using high-level questions in preschool and kindergarten interest areasProvides tips for getting started and examples of questions at each of the six levels of questioningExplores the use of high-level questions during daily classroom routines and in a variety of contextsRecommends picture books that support the use of high-level questionsIncludes an extensive resource section for teachers and familiesWith the guidance in this book as a cornerstone in your day-to-day teaching practices, learn how to be more intentional in your teaching, scaffold children’s learning, and promote deeper understanding.Trade ReviewFor anyone eager to become more adept at engaging children in meaningful conversations, Big Questions for Young Minds provides a clear and relevant guide to the craft of asking high-level questions to support development of critical thinking skills. Teachers, coaches, mentors, directors, providers of professional development, and families will find this book an invaluable resource. —Polly Smith, Early Childhood Consultant and Mentor of Directors Finally, a resource to help teachers develop and ask questions that encourage children to think, imagine, and generate ideas! Strasser and Bresson show how to build on what children know by asking questions that support rather than derail their play and exploration. This gem of a book should be in every classroom. —Beth Graue, Sorenson Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison Listening, questioning, and learning are essential ingredients to good decision making. This contribution by Strasser and Bresson will help ensure that educators won’t wait until children are in high school before asking them high-level, thought-provoking questions. —Vincent J. Costanza, Superintendent in Residence, Teaching Strategies, LLC As a teacher with more than 15 years of experience in early childhood education, I found this book to be practical, inclusive, and culturally relevant. I highly recommend Big Questions to educators who are looking for a resource that bridges the gap between theory and practice. —Dawn M. Durham, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Passaic, NJTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Using Questions in Classroom Interest Areas Chapter 1: Dramatic Play Area Chapter 2 : Block Area Chapter 3: Mathematics/Manipulatives Area. Chapter 4: A Makerspace in the Science Area Chapter 5: Writing Area Chapter 6: Art Area Part 2: Using Questions During Other Parts of the Daily Routine Chapter 7: Class Meetings Chapter 8: Read-Alouds Chapter 9: Exploring and Making Music Chapter 10: Large Motor Activities Chapter 11: Outdoors Chapter 12: Mealtimes Part 3: More Learning Opportunities with Questions Chapter 13: Supporting Emotional Development During the First Months of School Chapter 14: Kickstarting the School Year: Exploring Change Through Long-Term Studies Chapter 15: Using Featured Materials Chapter 16: Multiday Explorations Chapter 17: Supporting Children’s Understanding About Diversity Chapter 18: Making the Most of Classroom Displays Chapter 19: Documenting Children’s Learning Part 4: Resources References Acknowledgments About the Authors About the Contributors

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Book SynopsisThe 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.Children are naturally drawn to making marks. Long before they pick up a pencil or a paintbrush, they will experiment with making marks using hands, fingers, feet etc. as well as various found objects that they come across in day-to-day life. For children to become really confident and secure mark makers we need to provide them with lots of different opportunities with a variety of exciting mark making resources in many different contexts. Alistair Bryce-Clegg has collected together a whole host of ideas for different mark making utensils, as well as exploring numerous substances and surfaces that children can make marks on. Some of the ideas will support children to create their own ''masterpieces'' while others will encourage them to make marks with other children in a group. As with all Alistair''s ideas, ''engaging children'' comes top of his list as when children are engaged they make the biggest steps forward on the road to writing and have the most fun!

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Book SynopsisIncreasing numbers of children attending pre school provision have led to increasing referrals to the advisory services for behavioural issues. Children appear to be having difficulty conforming to social expectations in educational settings and are presenting us with more extreme behaviours. In spite of much advice already available in the form of written material, books and TV programmes there appears to be an increase in behaviours reported and in practitioners searching for managing strategies. The suggested strategies are based upon long, varied experiences in real life situations and have a grounding in practice, designed to be manageable, realistic and relevant to educational settings. They cover the following behaviours: Self harm Hitting Running away Sexualised behaviour Refusal to talk Uncooperative behaviour Aggressive behaviour Managing Extreme Behaviours in the Early Years, the fifth of the Tried and Tested Strategies series, is a ready-to-hand and easy to read guide for those dealing with problem behaviour and who do not always have the time to search for solutions. Trade Review'The book is laid out well and is an easy read; I particularly liked the "What can help" boxes which stand out well on a page. I liked the way each section gave a clear explanation of its focus topic followed by a range of suggestions for future action. The authors are explicit about their aims for their book, recognising that there are no "quick fixes", but that it will begin to address the issue, providing possible reasons for extreme behaviours in young children and practical suggestions for handling such. I would happily recommend this book to colleagues in education; in fact have already started to do so.' - Jill McMinn, Advisory Teacher Speech, Language, Communication, WrexhamTable of ContentsSection 1 What are extreme behaviours? Section 2 Case studies - some specific and in depth examples Section 3 Extended case studies Section 4 Promoting positive behaviour

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Book SynopsisSupporting Early Mathematical Development is an essential text, combining theory and practice to enable successful mathematical education for children from birth to 12 years. This text considers how students, academics, parents and professionals can develop their mathematical thinking practice whilst acknowledging there will always be a road yet to travel; we will always be practising the craft of teaching mathematics. Charting the delivery of mathematical development in playgroups, childrenâs centres, nurseries and primary schools, the book promotes an effective pedagogy for mathematics.This new edition provides a conceptualisation of mathematics and places a fresh emphasis on mathematical literacy to empower children. New chapters include the following:â Mediators of Mathematical Thinkingâ Understanding Pattern, Pre-Algebraic and Algebraic Thinkingâ Naming, Renaming and Processing Numbersâ Statistics, Statistical Diagrams and Probability

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Book SynopsisCombining theoretical inspiration, practical guidance and visual examples, this book empowers educators to implement rich visual arts experiences and foster joyful, art-centered learning environments with children.Drawing upon decades of experience and research, the authors offer rich, practical, plain English information alongside inspiring images, reflection points and visual examples to support educators to understand the WHY, WHAT and HOW of designing and delivering a rich visual arts curriculum for and with young children. Making no assumptions about prior visual arts knowledge or experience, this informative, visually beautiful book connects theory and practice, while providing instructions to inspire and inform interactions with children and visual arts materials in meaningful ways.This is an essential resource for educators, teachers, parents, students or academics aiming to enhance their teaching practices and enrich children's learning through visual arts. Whether you are new to visual arts education or looking to deepen your practice, this book will inspire and equip you to support children's creative and expressive potential.

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Book SynopsisThis book is essential reading for any Early Years or Early Childhood Studies student. Bringing you up-to-date with latest developments and key issues, this book helps you to understand the child in relation to society. The book is divided into three parts which focus on the influence on childhood, children's experiences and children's mind, with topics including:the Digital ChildChildhood and CrimeThe refugee crisisWorking therapeutically with ChildrenTaking a fresh approach, this book introduces the reader to interdisciplinary approaches to child development and extends thinking outside the traditional topics.

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Book SynopsisAlfie loves Nursery School - and so does Annie Rose! She can't wait to go with him - in fact she's so desperate to join in that she gets Alfie into a very sticky situation in this collection of nursery school tales.Join Alfie as he navigates playground games and special concerts in this beautifully illustrated story. Perfect for preparing children for their first day at nursery, Alfie at Nursery School is a simple story packed with warmth and heart. Loved Alfie at Nursery School? Discover: DoggerAlfie's FeetAlfie Gives a HandAlfie's Christmas

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Book SynopsisSynthesizing the best current knowledge about early literacy, this comprehensive handbook brings together leading researchers from multiple disciplines. The volume identifies the instructional methods and areas of focus shown to be most effective for promoting young children's (PreK-2) growth in reading, writing, oral language, and the connections among them. In 33 chapters, the Handbook covers conceptual foundations; development and instruction of both code- and meaning-related literacy skills; professional development and family engagement; supporting equity across populations; and learning beyond traditional boundaries, including digital and out-of-school contexts. Highlighted throughout are issues around access to high-quality instruction, working with multilingual populations, and data-based decision making and interventions.Trade Review"This volume should explode, once and for all, the unhelpful myth that the large body of research known as the science of reading is a narrow, one-size-fits-all enterprise. The editors have wisely updated 'science of reading' to 'science of literacy,' a very welcome course correction. All literacy educators should spend some quality time with this handbook. Their efforts will be repaid, and their students--from preschool to graduate school--will benefit. I expect this handbook to become a standard reference in the field."--Claude Goldenberg, PhD, Nomellini and Olivier Professor of Education, Emeritus, Stanford University "With contributions from leading scholars, this handbook provides a comprehensive review of the research base on early literacy development and instruction. The volume captures the breadth and depth of knowledge about how early literacy emerges in children from diverse backgrounds, and how educators can promote it at home or in school. I recommend this handbook as a resource for preservice and inservice teacher preparation, as well as for ongoing professional learning and doctoral-level coursework. Researchers and practitioners will reference this work for years to come as they endeavor to give children the support they need to develop reading and writing proficiency."--Rebecca D. Silverman, EdD, Stanford Graduate School of Education "This impressive handbook is layered with multiple scholarly perspectives that are needed to advance the science of reading. The research shared has points of convergence and divergence that remind us our corpus of knowledge about early literacy is still expanding. This gift of a book should be studied and interrogated by those concerned about early literacy the world over."--Alfred W. Tatum, PhD, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Metropolitan State University of Denver-Table of ContentsForeword, David K. Dickinson Introduction, Sonia Q. Cabell, Susan B. Neuman, and Nicole Patton Terry I. Conceptualizing the Science of Early Literacy 1. Simplicity Meets Complexity: Expanding the Simple View of Reading with the Direct and Indirect Effects Model of Reading, Young-Suk Grace Kim 2. Early Environmental Influences on Language, Meredith L. Rowe, Rachel R. Romeo, and Kathryn A. Leech 3. Prioritizing Dual Language Learners’ Language Comprehension Development to Support Later Reading Achievement, Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez 4. Early Literacy, Response to Intervention, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Dayna Russell Freudenthal, Mai W. Zaru, and Stephanie Al Otaiba 5. The Neuroscience of Early Literacy Development, Rachel R. Romeo II. Development and Instruction of Code-Related Literacy Skills 6. Learning the Code, Barbara R. Foorman 7. The Science of Early Alphabet Instruction: What We Do and Do Not Know, Shayne B. Piasta 8. Invented Spelling: An Integrative Review of Descriptive, Correlational, and Causal Evidence, Monique Sénéchal, Gene Ouellette, and H. N. Lam Nguyen 9. Early Spelling Development: Influences, Theory, and Educational Implications, Nenagh Kemp and Rebecca Treiman 10. Supporting Students’ Early Writing Development through Data-Based Instruction, Kristen L. McMaster, Seyma Birinci, Emma Shanahan, and Erica Lembke III. Development and Instruction of Meaning-Related Literacy Skills 11. Language Is the Basis of Skilled Reading Comprehension, Laura M. Justice and Hui Jiang 12. Language Interventions in Early Childhood: Summary and Implications from a Multistudy Program of Research, Beth M. Phillips 13. Content Literacy: Integrating Social Studies and Language, Sharolyn D. Pollard-Durodola and Jorge E. Gonzalez 14. Supporting Integrated Instruction in Science and Literacy in K−2 Classrooms, Tanya S. Wright and Amelia Wenk Gotwals 15. Leveraging Content-Rich English Language Arts Instruction in the Early Grades to Improve Children’s Language Comprehension, Sonia Q. Cabell and HyeJin Hwang 16. Feeding Two Birds with One Hand: Instructional Simultaneity in Early Literacy Education, Nell K. Duke, Julia B. Lindsey, and Crystal N. Wise 17. Comprehension: From Language to Reading, Ellen Orcutt, Victoria Johnson, and Panayiota Kendeou IV. Using the Science of Early Literacy in Professional Development and Family Engagement 18. Measuring and Improving Teachers’ Knowledge in Early Literacy, Anne E. Cunningham, Allison R. Firestone, and Mónica Zegers 19. Professional Development in Early Language and Literacy: Using Data to Balance Effectiveness and Efficiency, Annemarie H. Hindman and Barbara A. Wasik 20. Using the Science of Early Literacy to Design Professional Development for Writing, Hope K. Gerde and Gary E. Bingham 21. Structuring Adaptations for Scaling Up Evidence-Based Literacy Interventions, James S. Kim and Douglas Mosher 22. Together We Can Do So Much: Aligned School and Home Efforts Using a Multi-Tiered System of Support Framework, Tricia A. Zucker, Gloria Yeomans-Maldonado, Sarah Surrain, and Susan H. Landry 23. Family Engagement for Early Literacy: Interventions That Promote Family−School Partnerships, Karalynn E. Brown and Susan M. Sheridan V. Using the Science of Early Literacy to Support Equity 24. Literacy Architectures: Making the Case for Systems of Learning and Teaching to Cultivate Readers and Writers in Linguistically Diverse Schools, Emily Phillips Galloway and Nonie K. Lesaux 25. The Development of Early Orthographic Representations in Children: The Lexical Asymmetry Hypothesis and Its Implications for Children with Dyslexia, Donald L. Compton, Laura M. Steacy, Nuria Gutiérrez, Valeria M. Rigobon, Ashley A. Edwards, and Nancy C. Marencin 26. Developmental Language Disorder: What It Is and Why It Matters, Maura Curran and Tiffany Hogan 27. Autism and Early Literacy: The State of the Science, Kelly Whalon and Veronica P. Fleury 28. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: An Approach for Reducing Disparities in School Readiness and Increasing Equity in Early Literacy and Learning Opportunities for Young Children, Judith J. Carta and Charles R. Greenwood 29. Factors Associated with Black Children’s Early Development and Learning, Iheoma U. Iruka, Amber B. Sansbury, Nicole A. Telfer, Nneka Ibekwe-Okafor, Nicole Gardner-Neblett, and Tonia R. Durden VI. Using the Science of Early Literacy to Learn Across Boundaries 30. Early Literacy in Everyday Spaces: Creating Opportunities for Learning, Susan B. Neuman 31. Digital Picture Books: Opportunities and Utilities, Adriana G. Bus and Trude Hoel 32. e-Books with a Digital Dictionary as a Support for Word Learning, Ofra Korat and Ora Segal-Drori 33. Leveraging Research−Practice Partnerships to Support Evidence Use in Early Childhood: Lessons Learned from Atlanta 323, Nicole Patton Terry, Gary E. Bingham, Anita Faust Berryman, Janelle Clay, and Kate Caton Index

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