Pre-school and kindergarten Books

Book SynopsisThis lively book from bestselling author Alistair Bryce-Clegg will guide you in planning, stimulating and organising role play in the early years, both indoors and out.Role play is an important part of every child''s development, and this lively book will guide you through every stage of including role play in your early years practice. Part 1 discusses why role play is important, and Part 2 presents activities suitable for a range of role play situations. There are ideas for materials, equipment and locations, including advice on making the most of limited resources. Unlock your imagination and help your children to bring out what''s inside!Trade ReviewLearning why role play is important will encourage all practitioners to use and hopefully expand this area. Often, role play can be seen as an indoor activity but I like the opportunities the book gives for outdoor activities. -- Sarah Brew * Parents in Touch *a wonderful book[] for many reasons * Early Years Educator *

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Book SynopsisThe Early Years Handbook for Students and Practitioners is a comprehensive and accessible course text for all degree level students undertaking programmes related to early years and childhood studies. Designed and written by the SEFDEY Professional Association and a team of new expert contributors, this text provides a balanced approach to the subjects discussed and encourages you to consider and challenge perceptions of early years and to promote good professional practice.This edition has been extended to cover the learning and development of children from birth to 8 years and features new chapters on research, risk, neuroscience, the environment and more. Divided into four parts - The Student-Practitioner-Professional; The Learning and Development of Children 0-8; The Child, Family and Society; and The Senior Practitioner-Professional - the book covers all aspects of working with young children and engages you with theory that is explicitly linked to your practiceTable of ContentsIntroduction by Carol HayesList of ContributorsPart one First Steps into Higher Education: Transition to level 4 Amanda Tayler Your Emotional, Personal Life and Achievements as an Undergraduate Eva Mikuska Work-based Learning Jo Dallal and Caroline Jones Developing the Practice of Staff in Partnership with Employers Eva Mikuska and Andre Kurowski Research with Children Joe Brown and Tim Clark Reflective Practice Ruth Hudson Planning and Organising for Learning and Positive Behaviour Francesca Brown-Cornwall Part two Holistic Learning and Development of Children The Power of Play Sam Robinson and Debrah Turner Prenatal Development Tricia Johnson Working with Babies 0-1 year Amanda Norman The Early Years: 2-3 year olds Janine Ryan The Early Years and Key Stage 1: 4-8 year olds Debbie Reel and Nicola Smith Enabling Learning and Cognitive Development Kate Hulm Promoting Communication, Language and Literacy Alix Coughlin Holistic Development: Children’s health and well-being Alaina Lally The Social and Emotional Needs of Children Tricia Johnson The physical development of children Katherine Goodsir The Freedom of the Great Outdoors Pam Jarvis, Wendy Holland and Ruth Swailes Genetics Evolution and Culture Jayne Daly and Ruth Hudson Cognitive Neuroscience in Practice Dominique Powell Part three The Child, Family and Society Childhood Culture in Society Rachael Tyas and Controllah Gabi The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the National Curriculum KS1 Sue Nimmo and Nancy Small Working in Partnership with Parents and Families Ute Ward The Effects of Disadvantage on Children’s Life Chances and Educational Outcomes Jonathan Doherty and Amanda Nuttall Safeguarding Practices Mandy Duncan Risk and Resilience Anne Whitehouse Respecting Values and Individuality: The rights of the child Pere Ayling Empowerment and Advocacy for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Penny Borkett Information Processing Differences in the Early Years: Dyslexia Carol Hayes Part Four The Graduate Practitioner Professional Legal and Professional Responsibilities Carol Hayes Observation Janet Harvell and Samantha McMahon Graduate in an employment team Deborah Nye Quality Practice Angela Bonehill Mentoring Samantha McMahon, Mary Dyer and Catherine Barker Students Learning in a Social Context Sarah Cousins and Maggie Crowley Working Collaboratively Jo Dallal and Anne RawlingsGlossary of termsIndex

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Book SynopsisPlaytime! is a book that turns tummy time into playtime. Like our bestselling book, Tummy Time! it folds out and stands up in front of newborns during the all-important tummy time – a practice encouraged by healthcare professionals to prevent flat spots on the back of the head, and to strengthen muscles in their necks and upper bodies. These early months are also when a baby’s brain is developing faster than at any other time in their lives. Reading together is proven to accelerate language and literacy, giving children a head start in life. A newborn baby’s world is a blur of light and dark and moving forms. They are attracted to high-contrast images, faces and movement, so this finger-wiggle book is a perfect first book. Make rabbit’s ear prick up, puppy’s tail wag, or turn your finger into a wiggly worm hiding somewhere on the wiggle train. Where will it pop out next?! With babies turning their heads towards the movement, it helps build strength and flexibility, and gives parents a fun opportunity to engage with their babies face-to-face. The simple text introduces new vocabulary and encourages parents to read playfully, trumpeting loudly, like an elephant, or wagging the puppy’s tail excitedly. So go on. Read to your newborn. It's good for them! 0 to 9 months, printed on FSC board Other titles in the series: Tummy Time! and Reading Time.

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Book SynopsisEvolved through conversations with key early childhood education experts, Schemas in the Early Years focuses on the value of repeated patterns' of action or schemas' in young children's play. It stimulates readers to ask questions of themselves, to watch children closely, and to create a dialogue with parents and other educators as well.Contributors to this fascinating book discuss their observation of children in naturalistic situations when they are deeply involved in play and identify topics or themes that can be linked to and inspire professional development opportunities. This book provides an antidote to beginning with the curriculum rather than the child and really considers children as learners. Each chapter focuses on young children and schemas, considering a wide age range from babies to children attending statutory schooling.Schemas in the Early Years is an accessible and inspiring text and serves as essential reading for eTable of ContentsIntroduction Cath ArnoldChapter 1: Treasure basket play – learning to move or moving to learn? Julie BrierleyChapter 2: Lines and Connections Everywhere: A Possible Insight into Ezra Moores’ Conceptualisation of the World Colette TaitChapter 3: Round and Round: Learning about schemas in the Welsh Foundation Phase (FP) curriculum Amanda ThomasChapter 4: Schemas and Language Emma HewittChapter 5: Schemas and Metaphor Cath Arnold and Sue GascoyneChapter 6: Why do they do that, and how should we respond? Kate BarkerChapter 7: An Exploration of Schematic Play in Autistic ChildrenTamsin Grimmer and Sue GascoyneChapter 8: Feeling at home in the world: linking schemas with landscape and embodiment understandings Jan WhiteChapter 9: Bringing post-humanism and Froebel into conversation with schema play Christina MacRaeChapter 10: Children First: The Relevance of Schemas for Children in School Christine ParkerCo-writers: Zoë Austin and Antonio Griffiths-MurruConcluding Thoughts Jan White and Cath Arnold

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Book SynopsisThis brand new textbook brings you up to date with all the latest developments and keys issues from around the globe, and helps you understand how these changes are impacting on practice in early years and primary classrooms. Key issues in contemporary childhood are explored through three sections on The Child, The Family, and Emerging Trends, with topics including: the Digital Child' and the rise of new technologies children's security and the impact of poverty, austerity and conflict children's happiness, mental-health and wellbeing the changing nature of families including LGBT homes, refugees, and asylum seekers the challenges of multi-agency working The pace of change in early childhood can be daunting, but this book helps students and practitioners understand the huge variety of issues affecting children in the UK and all over the world. Trade ReviewThis important book attempts to place the developing child within the many worlds they exist, to give us a better understanding of both the most obvious influences on them, and also the more subtle. Never shying away from the controversial issues, this book is not about an ideal child development story, it is about how modern children are growing up in a world that is often very alien to the one practitioners grew up in, culminating in the final chapter that explores contemporary issues in our global society, such as poverty, obesity, sexualisation, mental health, media, materialism and more. -- Neil HentyTable of ContentsSECTION 1 THE CHILD 1 The Changing Nature of Childhood Shifting landscapes: children’s security Multiculturalism Inclusion and children with additional needs Austerity and poverty Children as carers State of play in the UK Emerging curricula and proposed initiatives 2 The Child’s Perspective Current views on children’s perspective Childhood studies and children’s perspectives United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and children’s perspectives Challenges and tensions in listening to young children’s perspectives Methods for seeking children’s perspectives in research Innovative methods for eliciting the views of young children Children’s involvement in the research process 3 Social and Emotional Functioning in the Learning Environment Learning, happiness and well-being Attachment and the learning environment Loss in childhood: its impact on learning Fear and love in the lives of children Supporting children’s social and emotional functioning outside of the home 4 Creating Optimum Learning Environments for the Child Today’s challenges Identification and assessment: reflections on practice Ethical issues in the identification and assessment of children Low achievement and underachievement Children whose first language is not English Monitoring and evaluating practice SECTION 2 THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY 5 The Changing Nature of Families Divorce, separation and step-families The importance of fathers in families Grandparents and families Working with refugee and asylum-seeking families Working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender families 6 The Parent’s Voice Listening to parents Working with parents Parents’ working patterns 7 Multi Professional Perspectives Evolving perspectives Safeguarding Challenges of multi-agency working Professionals and parents: working together Recent initiatives SECTION 3 MODERN AND EMERGING CHILDHOODS 8 Policy, Discourse and Identity Policy and practice Contemporary political ideology and philosophy Regulation, control and accountability Professionalism and professional identity 9 The Digital Child What is a ‘digital child’? Digital media The affordances of digital media Starting where children are: the importance of children’s learning experiences at home Children’s digital lives in the new millennium E-safety for children in a digital world 10 International Perspectives International variations in practice Children and conflict Growth of technology Gender Provision for children throughout the world Economic costs of childhood The readying culture 11 Contemporary Issues in a Global Society Poverty and life chances Obesity Sexualisation of children Social fears Mental health Media and materialism The emergence of neuroscience Reflections on professionalism Child-centredness in a changing world

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Book SynopsisThe Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the framework, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes. This handbook presents the latest Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), effective from January 2024, as a handy reference copy for early years practitioners whether in training or practice.

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Book SynopsisWhitney La Rocca and Jeff Anderson adapt their vibrant approach to grammar instruction in Patterns of Wonder, Grades Prek-1: Inviting Emergent Writers to Play with the Conventions of Language. Here, young, emergent writers are invited to notice the conventions of language and build off them in this inquiry-based approach to instructional grammar. The book comes with standards-aligned lessons that can be incorporated in just 10 minutes a day. Patterns of Wonder’s responsive, invitational approach allows young students to play and inquire about language and experiment, take risks, and have fun. Inside you’ll find: Ready-to-use lesson plan sets that pinpoint and build across the most common needs of emergent writers An adjusted invitational process adapted for young learners, and the "Phases of Emergent Writing" as tools to plan for effective, scaffolded instruction How to position grammar concepts about print instruction across three overlapping levels of support: oral language, illustrating, and writing Over 200 engaging picture book recommendations to stir curious classroom conversations Patterns of Wonder, Grades PreK-1 provides a simple classroom routine that is structured in length and approach, but provides teachers flexibility in choosing the texts, allowing for numerous, diverse voices in the classroom. The practice helps students build cognitive recognition and provides a formative assessment for teachers on student progress. Grounded in play, conversation, and most of all, wonder, Patterns of Wonder brings the authors’ irrepressible excitement for inquiry and writing instruction to the ways we support our Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade emergent writers. The Patterns of Power series also includes Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language; Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5: Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language; Patterns of Power, Grades 9-12: Teaching Grammar Through Reading and Writing; and Patterns of Power en Español. Grades 1-5: Inviting Bilingual Writers into the Conventions of Spanish.Trade Review“Patterns of Wonder is pure gold. It is rooted in oral language, promotes play, and fosters a love of writing as it moves students through the phases of emergent writing. This book is going to transform instruction and be a resource that teachers reference daily.”—Angela Buccheri, P-5 Humanities Coordinator Wallingford Public Schools"I am so excited for Whitney and Jeff’s book to be in the hands of early childhood educators. In Patterns of Wonder they answer the question, 'What can developmentally-appropriate and engaging grammar, punctuation, and spelling instruction look like for our youngest writers?' Built on a strong research and theoretical foundation, they provide dozens of use-tomorrow lessons that will pique students’ curiosity about our written language and ignite wonder and excitement as they learn, play, and apply what they’ve learned to their own writing. Do away with the worksheets! Whitney and Jeff’s way of inviting children to learn these concepts will engage them so your teaching sticks."— Jennifer Serravallo, author of The Reading Strategies Book and The Writing Strategies Book“Whitney La Rocca and Jeff Anderson have created a revolutionary resource for inviting emergent writers to notice and WONDER about the conventions of language. Considering the intentionality of why and how behind an author’s choices, they inspire writers to compose powerful messages through oral language, illustrations, and words. The scaffolded lessons incorporate oral discussion, mentor texts, and play-based experiences to appropriately meet young students where they are in the phases of writing development, differentiating instruction, and moving writers forward one approximation at a time.”—Megan Marquez, M.Ed., Writing Specialist“Patterns of Wonder is the game changer teachers have been waiting for! Whitney and Jeff keep play at the center of emergent writers’ development with practical applications that are beautifully woven together. Every teacher should add this book to their toolkit.”—Sarah Ramirez, M.Ed., Literacy Coach“Imagine budding authors playfully celebrating the joy and possibility of written language as they share their stories. This will happen when you invite Whitney, Jeff, and their favorite picture books into your classroom. Learners at all development phases will confidently create their own written worlds while engaging in the Patterns of Wonder process. You’ll be amazed at what your young writers can do as they discover the patterns behind the wonder.”—Maria Walther, Author of The Ramped-Up Read Aloud, The Literacy Workshop, and Shake Up Shared Reading“Patterns of Wonder is a must-have for educators eager to engage and encourage our youngest writers. The invitational process provides the perfect backdrop to cultivate an appreciation for the beauty and power of language, as students ponder not only what authors do, but how they do it, in a nurturing, playful environment that celebrates both process and product. The buzz of excitement and flurry of hands in the air is a testament to a resource that is practically perfect in every way.”—Patricia Gallery, K-5 ELA and Literacy Specialist, Smithtown Central School District, New York“Once again, Whitney and Jeff have produced a valuable tool for teachers that has quality lessons and is easy to pick up and implement quickly!” —Evan Payne, Instructional Coach“Patterns of Wonder speaks to my experienced kindergarten writing teacher heart! Whitney and Jeff’sPatterns of Wonder process and lessons have beautifully honored the emergent writer’s sense of wonder and their need to learn through approximation, inquiry, and play. Children are going to WANT to spend time every day putting their stories into pictures and words!”—Carolyn Helmers, Kindergarten Teacher, Cincinnati, OH and Co-author of Intentional from the StartTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part 1: GETTING STARTED with the Patterns of WONDER PROCESS; 1: The Patterns of Wonder Process; 2: The Patterns of Wonder Phases of Emergent Writing; 3: The Planning Behind the Patterns of Wonder Process; 4: The Patterns of Wonder Process in Action; Part 2: INTO THE Patterns of WONDER LESSONS; Using the Patterns of Wonder Process in Your Classroom; Scribble Writing; Symbol and Letter Writing; Transitional Writing; Conventional Writing; Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the crocodile hiding in every scene. Is it driving the digger? Or hiding behind the wheelbarrow? Just push the slider to find out!With beautiful artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing with this fun novelty book.

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Book Synopsis"All folktales have in common that they are the remains of a faith going back to the earliest times, a faith, a religion, that speaks of supersensible things in pictures. These pictures are like fragments of a shattered jewel that lie strewn on the ground overgrown with grass and flowers. Only the sharpest eye can discover them. Their meaning is long lost but can still be felt and gives the folktales their substance." -- Wilhelm Grimm In The Picture Language of Folktales, Friedel Lenz explores the meaning of twenty-five of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, originally collected and retold between 1812 to 1857. Lenz's interpretation draws on the ideas of anthroposophy and considers the stories in relation to the development of human consciousness. The tales considered range from the familiar, including Cinderella and Snow White, to the less well-known, including The Three Feathers, The Goose Girl and The Seven Ravens. Lenz's commentary illuminates the significance of these texts, making this a useful resource for Steiner-Waldorf teachers sharing these stories in the kindergarten and lower school, as well as for interested readers who want to understand these classic stories in a new way.

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Book SynopsisAuthor Jeff Anderson and literacy coach Whitney La Rocca lead a vibrant approach to grammar instruction in Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5: Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language. Here, young, emergent writers are invited to notice the conventions of the English language and build off them in this inquiry-based approach to instructional grammar. The book comes with standards-aligned lessons that can be incorporated in 10 minutes a day. Patterns of Power’s responsive, invitational approach puts students in an involved role and has them explore and discuss the purpose and meaning of what they read. Students study short, authentic texts and are asked to share their findings out loud, engaging in rich conversations to make meaning. Inside you’ll find: Ready-to-use lesson plan sets that include excerpts from authentic and diverse mentor texts curated for grades 1-5 and can be adapted over 5 grade levels Real-life classroom examples, tips, and Power Notes gleaned from the authors’ experiences that can be applied to any level of writer Resources, including a Patterns of Power Planning Guide and musical soundtracks, to use in classroom instruction or as handouts for student literacy notebooks Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5 provides a simple classroom routine that is structured in length and approach, but provides teachers flexibility in choosing the texts, allowing for numerous, diverse voices in the classroom. The practice helps students build cognitive recognition and provides a formative assessment for teachers on student progress. With these short lessons, students will grow their confidence and move beyond limitation to produce effortless writing in your class and beyond. The Patterns of Power series also includes Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language; Patterns of Power en Español, Grades 1-5: Inviting Bilingual Writers into the Conventions of Spanish; Patterns of Power, Grades 9-12: Teaching Grammar Through Reading and Writing and Patterns of Wonder, Grades PreK-1: Inviting Emergent Writers to Play with the Conventions of Language.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part 1: Getting Started with the Patterns of Power Process; 1: Into Planning: What Do You Need to Do Before Teaching the Invitations?; 2: Into the Classroom: How Do You Teach Conventions with the Invitations Process?; 3: Into Application: How Do You Ensure Writers Apply What They Know?; Part 2: Into the Patterns of Power Lesson Sets; The Power of Sentences; 4: What Do Capital Letters Do?; 5: What Do Nouns Do?; 6: What Do Verbs Do?; 7: What Do Sentences Do?; 8: What Do End Marks Do?; The Power of Pairs; 9: What Do Apostrophes Do?; 10: What Do Pronouns Do?; 11: How Do Verbs and Nouns Agree?; 12: Which Punctuation Comes in Pairs?; The Power of Details; 13: What Do Adjectives Do?; 14: What Do Comparatives and Superlatives Do?; 15: What Do Adverbs Do?; 16: What Do Prepositions Do?; The Power of Combining; 17: What Do Conjunctions Do?; 18: Why Do Writers Use Compound Sentences?; 19: Why Do Writers Use the Serial Comma?; 20: Why Do Writers Use Complex Sentences?; Conclusion Look Up!

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Book SynopsisThis book presents early childhood students and staff with a broad and diverse range of teaching techniques to support children's learning. It examines 26 techniques ranging from simple ones, such as describing and listening, to more complex methods, such as deconstruction and scaffolding.The strategies selected are derived from the best current research knowledge about how young children learn. A detailed evaluation of each strategy enables childcare staff, early childhood teachers and students to expand their repertoire of teaching strategies and to critically evaluate their own teaching in early childhood settings.Vignettes and examples show how early childhood staff use the techniques to support children's learning and help to bring the discussion of each technique to life. Revised and updated in light of the latest research, new features include:* Coverage of the phonics debate* Addition of ICT content* Questions for further discussionTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionPart One: Teaching and the Environment Positioning equipment and materialsCollectingSchedulingPart Two: General Teaching TechniquesDemonstratingDescribingEncouraging, praising and helpingFacilitatingFeedbackGroupingListeningModellingPositioning peopleQuestioningReadingRecallingSingingSuggestingTelling and instructingPart Three: Specialist Teaching TechniquesCo-constructingCommunity buildingDecolonisingDeconstructingDemocratisingDocumentingEmpoweringPhilosophisingProblem-solvingReinforcingScaffoldingTask analysisPart Four: Educational Philosophies, Goals and Teaching TechniquesBuilding a strategic approach to teaching techniques

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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.Music is key to early childhood development and contributes to socialisation, speaking, motor skills and more. 50 Fantastic Ideas for Making Music is packed full of fun and accessible ideas for singing, creating instruments from recycled materials, exploring sounds and making music together.From making maracas, tambourines and rainsticks in the music workshop to beatboxing, singing, stomping and even writing rhythms, every activity uses easy-to-source equipment or no equipment at all. Whether you're a specialist music teacher or a non-specialist looking for inspiration, this book is per

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Book SynopsisBring hide and seek to life with this fun search and find board book and discover animals in different habitats around the world!Introducing Find My Favourite Animals - a fun-filled hide and seek board book jam-packed with exciting animals in their distinct habitats, for your little one to explore and love! Let your child''s imagination run wild in this very busy board book as they follow fun characters and have an enthralling I-spy adventure. From colourful coral reefs to the action-packed African savanna, this stunning book can help children aged 0-3 to build their vocabulary by visiting beautiful animal homes, searching through the busy scenes, then pointing to and naming all sorts of incredible animals. Celebrate your child''s curiosity as they join Ms Munn and her class of excitable school children as they take a trip around the world meeting hundreds of animals with their friendly tour guide, Tod.I spy with my little eye...-

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Book SynopsisFind your peg,Hang your bag.Uh-oh, Niko!Where''s your tag?Help little Niko on his first day at nursery in this interactive board book packed with push-and-pull sliders and flaps.Uh-Oh Niko is a little bear who sometimes gets things a little wrong. Whatever happens, he always tries again and learns new skills along the way.For fans of Maisy and Tales of Acorn Wood, this series is the perfect way to help toddlers with their daily routines.Children will love joining in with the fun-filled rhyming text which will inspire imaginative play within the story.Want more fun with Niko? Check out the other books in the series:Uh-Oh, Niko: BathtimeUh-Oh, Niko: BedtimeUh-Oh, Niko: The Park

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Book SynopsisWith its clear, easy-to-understand style, Gordon/Browne's BEGINNINGS AND BEYOND: FOUNDATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, 11th Edition, uses the latest research and practical examples to thoroughly explain the key concepts you need to know. Coverage of the current Developmentally Appropriate Practices is woven throughout, as is material on diversity and inclusion. In every chapter, brain-based research highlights the connection between neuroscience and development, DAP in action features illustrate the importance of intentional teaching and equity in ECE features help you recognize issues of gender, race/ethnicity, ability, language and family patterns in every aspect of teaching. Through its tone, visuals and learning, BEGINNINGS AND BEYOND is accessible to -- and respectful of -- readers with a range of abilities and learning styles.Table of ContentsSection I: WHAT IS THE FIELD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION? 1. History and Current Issues of Early Childhood Education. 2. Types of Programs. 3. Teaching: A Professional Commitment. Section 2: WHO IS THE YOUNG CHILD? 4. Defining the Young Child. 5. Developmental and Learning Theories. Section 3: WHAT ARE THE TEACHERS ROLES? 6. Observation and Assessment of Children. 7. Guiding Children's Behavior. 8. Families and Teachers: Partners in Education. 9. Creating Environments. Section 4: WHAT IS BEING TAUGHT? 10: Curriculum: Creating a Context for Learning. 11: Planning for the Body: Physical/Motor Development in Action. 12: Planning for the Mind: Cognitive Development in Action. 13: Planning for the Mind: Language and Literacy Development in Action. 14: Planning for the Heart and Soul: Psychosocial Development in Action.

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Book SynopsisThis fully updated new edition of From Birth to Five Years: Practical Developmental Examination is a step-by-step âhow toâ guide to the developmental examination of pre-school children. Based on up-to-date research into current child development philosophies and practices, this text supports the wider group of professionals who are required to assess childrenâs developmental progress as part of their day-to-day working practices.It begins with a practical framework for developmental examination, then progresses through each of the key developmental domains, offering guidance on enquiry and observation, and on how to chart typical and atypical patterns, with red flags for recognising significant delay or disordered development. Advice is also given on how to make sense of the findings and how best to communicate this information to parents. To consolidate and expand on the practical and theoretical information across this book and its companion, Mary Sheridan's From Birth to Five Years, an updated companion website is available at www.routledge.com/cw/sharma, which includes the following additional learning material: An interactive timeline of the key developmental domains; Introductions to theory with links to further reading; Research summaries; Video clips demonstrating practical assessment skills; Downloadable resources including pictures to support examination of verbal and non-verbal development, and tips to facilitate and promote development. Developed alongside the original Mary Sheridanâs From Birth to Five Years: Childrenâs Developmental Progress, this unique guide expands on its normative developmental stages by offering practical guidance for health, education and social care professionals, or anyone concerned with monitoring childrenâs developmental progress.Table of Contents1.A Practical Framework for Developmental Examination 2.Clinical Evaluation of Motor Development 3.Clinical Evaluation of Fine Motor Development 4.Clinical Evaluation of Cognitive Development 5.Clinical Evaluation of Speech, Language and Communication Development 6.Clinical Evaluation of Social Behaviour and play development 7.Clinical Evaluation of Attention Development 8.Clinical Evaluation of Emotional Development 9.Self-care and Independence 10.Vision and Hearing 11.Physical examination and investigations 12.Making sense of findings 13.Protecting vulnerable children 14.After the assessment- next steps 15.Enabling parents, Promoting development

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Book SynopsisHow does early years policy impact on practitioners, children, settings and families? What are the implications of current policy for the future? How can early years professionals shape and craft practice in ways that genuinely focus on the needs of children and families, rather than the interests of policy makers? This exciting new text explores the changing context and increasing importance of early years policy. It takes a broad look at policy developments and shows how these have affected children, settings, parents and the early years workforce.Divided into two parts, the first examines theoretical perspectives and sets out the early years policy context, looking at issues surrounding accountability, international influences on policy and the Early Years Foundation Stage. The second half of the book directly shows how policy has influenced practice, and considers: the upskilling of the workforce and Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Early Years Work, Professionalism and the Translation of Policy into Practice 2. Accountability’: Tensions and Challenges 3. The influence of international policy 4. The EYFS: Tickell and beyond: a critical perspective 5. Future Policy In Early Years 6. Up-skilling the workforce – managing change in practice 7. The impact of Foundation degrees on practitioners 8. Policy and the change in the Early Years learning environment 9. Research informed policy myth or reality: Sustained Shared Thinking 10. How policy has impacted on parents Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe Neuroscience of the Developing Child informs Early Years (EY) students, practitioners and parents about the fundamental importance of self-regulation (SR) as a critical skill for young children to develop if they are to go on to lead happy and fulfilled lives. Packed with accessible information concerning the neuroscience of early brain development alongside real-life case studies, this book clearly demonstrates how to put SR theory into action across educational and home settings. Dr Conkbayir draws upon a wide range of resources to show readers how they can nurture SR through their daily interactions with children and the environment and experiences they offer them. Comprehensive and engaging chapters cover topics such as: Examining what exactly SR is (and what it is not) Co-regulationâs critical role in enabling SR to occur Exploring the developing brain The importance of sensory integration as part of SR Using relational approaches to nurture behaviour in the classroom and at home The wider global role of SR in creating a sustainable future. With real-life case studies and reflective questions in every chapter, this book is essential reading for students and practitioners within the EY sector, as well as anyone beyond the sector wanting to develop their understanding of SR and how to apply it for themselves and others.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroductionForeword by Dr Susan Hopkins Interview with Dr Stuart ShankerChapter 1 Self-regulation - What It Is and What It’s Not.Chapter 2 Co-regulation – It Takes Two Baby!Chapter 3 The Developing Brain: A Whistle-Stop Tour.Chapter 4 Sensory Integration – Too Much or Not Enough: How to Get Your Provision Just Right.Chapter 5 Time Out for Behaviour Management: Why We Must Move Towards Relational Approaches to Support Behaviour.Chapter 6 Concluding Thoughts – Building a Sustainable Future through Self-regulationReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for one book that gives a comprehensive account of primary/elementary and early years English, language and literacy teaching? Based on robust research evidence and practical examples of effective teaching, this essential textbook critically evaluates curriculum policies and provides guidance for teachers on implementation of evidence-based teaching in classrooms. This fully revised fifth edition has a brand new chapter on Reading for Pleasure, and has substantially rewritten chapters to reflect recent developments in research, evaluations of new policy directions, and new practical examples of teaching and learning. The authors draw on their research, scholarship and practice to offer advice on: inclusion and equality, including working effectively with multilingual pupils the importance of talk and interaction developing reading, including motivating children to read and phonics teaching improving writing, including Trade Review'The style of writing is accessible yet appropriately academic. The book provides an excellent foundation for initial teacher education.'Fiona Maine, Professor of Language and Literacy in Education, University of Exeter.‘This book is useful not just because of its detail and depth of coverage of the topics throughout, but also because of its consideration of inclusion of children learning English as an Additional Language (EAL).’Tamara Mortimer, Primary Education Lead (BEd and PGCE), Plymouth Institute of Education, University of Plymouth ‘The figures and tables throughout the book clearly convey key information and examples. Examples of children’s work, in particular, are very useful… The Practice Points at the end of each chapter are an excellent summary of how the approaches should be applied… This book also provides clear links between theory and practice. Main educational theorists have been summarised effectively, and examples of teaching demonstrate how the theory can be practically applied.’ Jess Bellamy, Lecturer in Primary Education, Leeds Beckett University‘What makes this resource accessible is that it is not overly academic in how it is written. The provision of cross-chapter references and additional readings makes it very useful.’Amanda Denston, Senior Lecturer in Literacy, Massey University in New Zealand.‘This proves to be a very comprehensive text to understand the basics of teaching English, including dialogic teaching and developing talk as key aspects of literacy instruction as well as different drama methods.’Susan Sandretto, Associate Professor, College of Education, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand‘The coverage of standard English and accent, bullet-pointed practice points at the end of each chapter as well as useful references to multilingualism make this book a helpful resource for all English teachers.’Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves, Lecturer in Education, University of Manchester‘This book is great for beginning teachers as well as first time tertiary learners trying to understand Western theoretical perspectives… The extra reading material and coverage of the basics for students in one book make it a handy resource since educators often have to use more than one resource to cover all of the topics across the levels of literacy.’Rachel Martin, Senior Lecturer, Otago University, Aotearoa New Zealand Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction 1. The history of English, language and literacy 2. Thinking about learning and language 3. Equity, diversity and inclusion Part II: Language 4. The development of language 5. Accent, dialect and Standard English 6. Classroom practices for talk 7. Drama Part III: Reading 8. The development of reading 9. Reading for pleasure 10. Classroom practices for reading 11. Reading comprehension 12. Phonics Part IV: Writing 13. The development of writing 14. Classroom practices for writing 15. Grammar and Punctuation 16. Spelling 17. Handwriting Part V: General Issues 18. Assessing Oral Language, Reading and Writing 19. Language and literacy difficulties 20. Planning 21. Home–school literacy links

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Book SynopsisThis book shows how adults can bring rhymes and stories to life with young children and support children's early steps in communication and literacy. Focusing on the use of rhythm, rhyme and repetition in nursery rhymes and traditional tales from around the world, it provides a wealth of practical ideas for using rhymes and stories one-on-one, in small groups or with whole classes. Drawing from the culmination of their many years of combined experience, the two authors link the theoretical understanding of language and communication with the practical use of rhymes and oral storytelling in the classroom, nursery and at home. Early chapters (or Part I) provide a rationale for using rhyme, rhythm and repetition to inspire children to play with words and develop a love of language, building a foundation for literacy learning. Part II consists of ten lively chapters featuring original and re-imagined traditional fairy tales, containing: Accompanying rhymes to uTable of ContentsPart I Theoretical and pedagogical perspectives Chapter 1 The power of rhymes and stories and your role in bringing them to life Chapter 2 The importance of rhymes and stories for children's learning and development Chapter 3 The art of reciting rhymes and telling stories Part II Rhymes and stories Chapter 1 Boots and shoes Chapter 2 Baking bread Chapter 3 Growing things Chapter 4 Crocodiles and monkeys Chapter 5 Hungry little mice Chapter 6 Wind and sun Chapter 7 Precious toys and playthings Chapter 8 Water for life Chapter 9 Cats and kittens Chapter 10 Lots of billy goats Afterword

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Book SynopsisThe SSTEW Scalehelps all those working with children aged two to sixto achieve their full potential and enjoy the benefits and pleasure of delivering high quality early education and care.The Quality Rating Scale (QRS) is a tool to uplift process quality in Early Childhood Education and Care andit is known to be predictive of child development. Using it to support quality improvement in a setting or class will result in enhancing children's learning and development.Designed to measure and promote practice that supports children and adults engaging insustained shared thinking (SST) and emotional well-being (EW), it facilitates the development of strong relationships, effective communication, self-regulation and concept development. It looks at the quality of interactions that occur between the adults and the children and between the children themselves. It also considers the responsiveness of the adults to the children and how they intentionally support children'Trade Review"As a thought leader in early childhood education and care, I have found the SSTEW scale, (part of the suite of resources known as the Curriculum, Leadership and Interaction Quality Rating Scales - CLIQRS) an essential tool to support quality improvement. I have used the scale with individual settings, across a large organisation to improve quality – Goodstart Early Learning, Australia, and also as part of a large English, Department of Education research project – The Study of Early Education and Development (SEED). At all levels the tool gives the teacher or researcher a clear overview of what is required to improve quality for children’s learning in a systematic and evidence-based approach. SSTEW is an uncomplicated resource which improves teacher’s understanding of sustained shared thinking whilst supporting children’s emotional well-being."Sue Robb, OBE, General Manager of Pedagogy and Practice, Goodstart Early Learning, AustraliaTable of Contents1. Introduction to the Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional Well-being (SSTEW) Scale 2. Subscale 1: Building trust, confidence and self-regulation 3. Subscale 2: Supporting and extending language and communication 4. Subscale 3: Supporting learning and critical thinking 5. Subscale 4: Planning and authentic assessment 6. SSTEW Scale score sheets 7. SSTEW Scale Profile 8. Joint Observation/inter-rater reliability for the SSTEW Scale

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Book SynopsisConceptual vocabulary shapes childrenâs thinking in the Early Years and forms the foundation for later mathematical and scientific learning. However, these words are abstract and often tricky to learn â and to teach.Concept Cat is a tried-and-tested, evidence-based approach that supports all young childrenâs learning of conceptual vocabulary. Vocabulary is taught in a structured and engaging manner with explicit teaching of vocabulary followed by implicit teaching in play-based learning. The resource provides: A step-by-step guide to teaching 150 different concepts, using songs, stories and play-based activities A whole-class approach, which is accessible for a wide range of children, including those with limited language Guidance and resources for working with families to effectively support childrenâs learning Accompanying downloadable resources, including printable symbols of each concept, for immediate use in the classroom Concept Cat is a complete guide to implementing this approach and an essential resource for Early Years educators, primary teachers and speech and language therapists. All you need is a cat toy to get you started!

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Book SynopsisWith growing numbers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) being diagnosed in the early years, it is becoming increasingly important for education and health professionals to understand ASD and to implement supportive strategies as part of the everyday curriculum and routine. This book serves as an essential tool kit for anyone working with young children with ASD and speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). Filled with practical and up-to-date tips, advice, and guidance, it shifts the responsibility of change from the child onto the caregiver, asking the question: what can we do to support the child?Key features of this book include the following: An introduction to ASD Detailed case studies illustrating the varied impacts ASD can have on the life of a child Practical activities and resources, including planning sheets and activity suggestions Easy-to-follow chapters focusing on the classroom environment, communication, social interaction, play, and behaviour Comprehensive, practical, and evidence based, this manual is essential reading for anyone working with children experiencing social communication difficulties and ASD in an early years setting.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) The early years environment: challenges and opportunities Communication skills Social interaction Play skills in the early years Making sense of behaviour Next steps Appendices

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Book SynopsisiPads, mobile phones, tablets and many other digital devices feature in the lives of children from the moment they are born, but what is the place of these technologies in children's early years and learning experiences? In the age of the Techno-Tot'this edited collection focuses on exploring the potential of what children can do with technologies, rather than what technologies can do for children. With chapters written by a range of international authors, this book: offers an evidence-based discussion of children's experiences with technologies in early years education broadens our understanding of technologies in early years, beyond the typical focus on screen-based media details the child's story' with technology offers a range of case studies from the UK, USA, Australia and Europe. Lorna Arnott will be discussing key ideas from Digital Technologies and Learning in the EaTrade ReviewYoung children are exposed to a digital world from the moment they are born and each generation will grow up in an environment different from their parents and more so their grandparents. So technology will influence their lives whether we like it or not and we need to ensure their experiences are both positive and informative. Using case studies from around the world, this book will broaden your understanding of what technology is and how it can be used. -- Neil HentyTable of ContentsPart 1: The Early Years Technological Landscape Chapter 1: Framing Technological Experiences in the Early Years - Lorna Arnott Chapter 2: Children’s Technological Learning Journeys - Eleni Karagiannidou Chapter 3: Re-imagining Play with New Technologies - Nicola Yelland and Caja Gilbert Part 2: Children’s Technological Experiences Chapter 4: Creative and Dramatic Play with Technologies - Lorna Arnott, Pauline Duncan and Deirdre Grogan Chapter 5: Technology in Outdoor Play - Kelly Johnston and Kate Highfield Chapter 6: Young Children Developing Literacy and Numeracy Skills with Technology - Rachael Levy and Nathalie Sinclair Chapter 7: Under 3s and Technology - Jane O’Connor Part 3 - Supporting Playful Pedagogies with Technologies Chapter 8: Children′s Responses to Working and Non-Working Digital technologies - Jo Bird Chapter 9: Digital Pedagogy: How teachers Support Digital Play in the Early Years - Marilyn Fleer Chapter 10: Technologies, Child-Centred Practice and Listening to Children - Susan Danby

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Book SynopsisFor young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and others who have challenges in interacting and communicating, early intervention is key--and parents can play a vital role.Trade Review"A marvelous resource, now in an updated second edition. Parents learn five major strategies--Focus on your child, Adjust your communication, Create opportunities, Teach new skills, and Shape the interaction--that can benefit children with a range of social communication problems, in addition to more classic autism."--Fred R. Volkmar, MD, Irving B. Harris Professor, Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine "The strategies and tools in this book empower parents to improve their child's social engagement, communication, imitation, and play. The online videos, troubleshooting tips, and guidance for managing challenging behaviors will help maximize parents' success."--Wendy L. Stone, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Washington; Director, Research on Early Autism Detection and Intervention (READi) Lab "I have used Project ImPACT for the past 11 years with parents and always receive positive feedback. Participants often share that this was the most valuable training they have received. The Manual for Parents is organized in a systematic way that makes sense to families. Families can easily incorporate these techniques into their daily routines, and often see immediate results.”--Brenda Hancock, MEd, autism specialist, Northwest Regional Education Service District, Hillsboro, Oregon -This two-book set combines an excellent guide for coaching parents with a manual for parents. It is written by experts and is very practical, providing a step-by-step approach to learning the principles and techniques. This will be of great benefit to clinicians and parents alike.--Doody's Review Service, 11/22/2019Table of ContentsAbout This Manual 1. Getting Started 2. Focus on Your Child 3. Adjust Your Communication 4. Create Opportunities 5. Teach New Skills 6. Shape the Interaction 7. Moving Forward 8. (Optional) Manage Your Child’s Challenging Behavior Further Reading

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Book SynopsisPedagogical documentation is a vital method of assessing and observing young children, and is a practice that enables practitioners, families and children to learn alongside each other. This book draws on the projects and experiences of senior researchers from nations including Australia, Canada, Sweden, Singapore, the UK and the USA to highlight multiple approaches to pedagogical documentation. Topics explored include: using video in pedagogical documentation making the most of outdoor learning environments developing pedagogical documentation within curriculum frameworks the relationship with Early Years transitions the potential of pedagogical documentation for leadership enactment. The book offers guidance, support and inspiration to practitioners and researchers on how to implement meaningful and sustainable child-focused observation in early years contexts. Trade ReviewThis book draws on experiences in Australia, Canada, Sweden, Singapore, UK, USA, to highlight multiple approaches to pedagogical documentation, to share understanding and to help avoid common misinterpretations. -- Neil HentyTable of ContentsPART 1 SETTING THE STAGE Chapter 1 The landscape of pedagogical documentation - Alma Fleet Chapter 2 Pedagogical documentation and pedagogical choices - Lise-Lotte Bjervås and Gunilla Rosendahl Chapter 3 Developing pedagogical documentation within the EYFS curriculum framework - Nicola Stobbs, Janet Harvell and Michael Reed Commentary: Living with a growing idea - Lasse Lipponen PART 2 LANGUAGES OF REPRESENTATION Chapter 4 The worlds of the very young: Seeing the everyday in small pieces - Suallyn Mitchelmore Chapter 5 Making learning visible in dance and other creative arts - Marc Richard Chapter 6 Using video in pedagogical documentation: Interpretive and poetic possibilities - Sylvia Kind and Adrienne Argent Commentary: Opening doors and windows - Stefania Giamminuti PART 3 EMBRACING POSSIBILITIES OF CHANGE Chapter 7 Collaborative decision making within pedagogical documentation - Janet Robertson Chapter 8 Pedagogic documentation and student learning - Michael Reed and Nicola Stobbs Chapter 9 Making the outdoors visible in pedagogical documentation - Jane Merewether Chapter 10 Diving into the unknown: The experience of pedagogical documentation at Mia Mia - Angela Chng Commentary: Posing Big(ger) Ideas and Questions - Maria Cooper and Helen Hedges PART 4 THE WIDER VIEW Chapter 11 Knowledge and practice of pedagogical documentation: Professional development for educators - Rosie Walker, Michael Reed, Nicola Stobbs Chapter 12 The potential of pedagogical documentation for leadership enactment - Iris Berger Chapter 13 Weavings, walks and wonderings: Stories of the liveliness of pedagogical narrations - B. Denise Hodgins, Deborah Thompson and Kathleen Kummen Commentary: Situating pedagogical documentation internationally - Andrew Stremmel Chapter 14 Pedagogical Documentation – Where to from here? - Alma Fleet, Janet Robertson and Catherine Patterson

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Book SynopsisThis guide provides insights, case studies and resources to enable anyone working in early years settings to identify and understand the individual needs of children from diverse backgrounds and the steps that can be taken to support and extend their learning. Examining the impact of unconscious bias, blind spots and institutionalised discrimination that set some children at a disadvantage, this book raises awareness and provides strategies for professionals to proactively support those affected. It covers race and ethnicity, religion, culture, EAL and intersectionality and enables professionals to help children from diverse backgrounds to develop to the best of their potential.Trade ReviewThe aim of the book is to help children understand and celebrate differences of every kind and to help all children to feel valued and respected, fulfilling a goal of the DfE's EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) that children 'know about the similarities and differences between themselves and others and among families, communities and traditions.' Chandrika's in-depth knowledge and passion for this subject is compelling and has proved to be invaluable.Dr Devarakonda's books: 'Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in Early Years Settings' and 'Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood' are exceptionally well-researched, clearly structured and written and, in my view, exemplary academic texts on the subject. They have both extended my knowledge and challenged my thinking and assumptions, especially in the key areas of institutionalised discrimination and unconscious bias and their potential impact on children from a very young age. -- Felicity Brooks * Editorial Director, Usborne Publishing Ltd. *

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Book SynopsisAn exploration on naturalistic learning within Nature Kindergartens and Forest Schools. This 2nd revised edition provides a balance of academic research and case studies of children's voices, to explore all the facets of setting up and co-ordinating a Nature Kindergarten and Forest School wherever you are based in the world.Trade ReviewClaire Warden is leading the way in an approach that is 'grounded in earth type thinking,' where anything is possible. Claire shares with you her experiences of people she has met acrosss the globe, how they have influenced her, (what she does not write about is how she has influence them). She is a pioneer who is principled and passionate about her work with young children, not just children in Scotland, she expresses a care of the world itself. She took a leap of faith setting up her Nature Kindergartens and her bravery has influenced (and contirnues to influence) many others who have been motivated by Claire's convictions about children. Her passion is evident throughout the book. Lynn McNair O.B.E.Table of Contents1. Creating a vision 2. Why a Nature Kindergarten 3. A place where children are capable, competent learners 4. A place whre adults and children enjoy eachother's company 5. A place whre there is a strong sense of family, community and fellowship 6. A place that gives a sense of belonging 6. A place that gives a sense of belonging 7. A place of trust and democracy 8. A place where you are consulted 9. A place to Work in harmony with nature 10. A place where people work in 'Nature Time' 11. A place of journeys and transitions 12. A place with access to the "wild" 13. A place of high play affordance 14. A place to explore the interconnectedness of the earth 15. A place to explore risk 16. A place to feel the dark 17. A place where creativity is 'natural' 18. A place that is the 'environment' in every aspects 19. Sustainability of the approach 20. Bibliography

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Book SynopsisRespected voices in Waldorf education including Nancy Blanning, Holly Koteen-Soule and Ruth Ker explore how early childhood education can help prepare children for the social challenges of the future.

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Book SynopsisUse the powerful strategies of play and storytelling to help young children develop their “math brains.” This easy-to-use resource includes fun activities, routines, and games inspired by children’s books that challenge children to recognize and think more logically about the math all around them.Trade Review"This great resource not only supports teachers as they cultivate mathematical thinkers in fun, developmentally appropriate ways, it does so by naturally infusing rich conversations and early literacy skills! A must-have addition to any early childhood classroom." —Jessica Mercer Young, Senior Research Scientist, Education Development Center This book is an insightful guide to helping children discover, learn from, and fall in love with the math that is all around them. While clearly grounded in early math learning research, it’s written in a style that makes the topic approachable, immediately useful, and compelling." —Eric Dearing, Professor of Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology, Boston College "Where’s the Math? shows you how to support children’s mathematical thinking and inspires you to look at everyday experiences through a mathematical lens. Using this resource, you can intentionally shape your “math talk” to help children understand the relationship between their play and the big ideas in math." —Cate Heroman, Early Childhood Consultant and Author, Cate Heroman, LLC "This book is much more than a collection of activities—it is an engaging set of explorations teachers can adapt to engage young learners in finding the math that is all around us." —Jie-Qi Chen, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Founder of the Early Math Collaborative, Erikson Institute "At last! This well-written book gives concrete examples of ways to build on children’s natural wonder and curiosity about the world and to support their mathematics learning. Where’s the Math? is a valuable resource for any early childhood educator." —Kristen E. Reed, Senior Project Director, Education Development Center "Each chapter of this must-read resource describes practical classroom activities for increasing children’s mathematical thinking and concept mastery through real-life investigations and problem-solving situations." —Danielle Davis, Pre-K Teacher, Metro Nashville Public Schools "The authors of this important book make a compelling case that mathematics is everywhere in the lives of all young children. It is a valuable resource for early childhood educators who are committed to seeing the math." —Danny Bernard Martin, Professor, Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, University of Illinois at ChicagoTable of Contents Introduction How Are These the Same and Different? What Comes Next? How Many Do We Have, Need, or Want? How Big Is It? Where Is It? Is It Fair?

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Book SynopsisNo matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won''t fail to inspire and engage all learners.Differentiation is a key part of the curriculum, but can be a divisive subject among teachers. In 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Differentiation, experienced teacher Rachel Orr provides guidance on using differentiation to make learning engaging, empowering, investigative, explorative, and open ended; matching the learning needs of each individual pupil without limiting them or your teaching. Differentiation is about knowing your pupils, and making the best learning environment for them as individuals as well as for the class as whole. This is Trade ReviewThe clearly laid out ideas are succinct but packed full of detail to make learning engaging, empowering, investigative, explorative, and open ended; matching the learning needs of each individual pupil without limiting them or your teaching. * Parents in Touch *

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Book Synopsis_______________The 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._______________The tuff tray is a staple resource in Early Years settings that supports many different styles of learning and play, and offers lots of opportunities to introduce early mathematics. 50 Fantastic Ideas for Tuff Tray Mathematics is filled with fun, creative and inspiring ideas for exploring mathematical concepts using tuff trays, including size, shape, capacity, quantity, distance, volume and numbers. From exploring time with ice cubes to cutting shapes out of tortilla wraps, Sally Wright presents opportunities for mathematical

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Book SynopsisJoin all your favourite CoComelon characters in this box of nine books!With a book each about JJ, his siblings, his friends and even Bingo the dog! This box is great for on-the-go, and with simple text and colourful pictures, this is the perfect gift for young CoComelon fans.CoComelon creates toe-tapping songs and videos about the everyday experiences of young children. This cute pocket library is the perfect gift to share among pre-schoolers and their family.

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Book SynopsisBecoming a skilled anti-bias teacher is a journey. With this volume’s practical guidance, you’ll grow in your ability to identify, confront, and eliminate barriers of prejudice, misinformation, and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity. Most important, you’ll find tips for helping staff and children learn to respect each other, themselves, and all people. Over the last three decades, educators across the nation and around the world have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in anti-bias work. The result is a richer and more nuanced articulation of what is important in anti-bias education. Revolving around four core goals—identity, diversity, justice, and activism—individual chapters focus on culture and language, racial identity, family structures, gender identity, economic class, different abilities, and more.Trade Review“I welcome this new edition of Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves because we are still learning exactly how to support all children and families. This book is a master class on our professional responsibilities to lead issues of identity, diversity, justice, and activism.” —Valora Washington, CEO, Council for Professional Recognition“Every early childhood educator needs to read this book. And we probably need to re-read it every year. Let’s talk about it with our colleagues. Let’s put it into practice. It is our professional responsibility to internalize the content and bring it to life every single day.” —Megan Pamela Ruth Madison, Trainer, Center for Racial Justice in Education & New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute“This book urges us to examine how we’re creating equitable and anti-bias educational experiences for young children. From cover to cover, it features voices from the field, real classroom scenarios, and resources that propel us towards action!” —Tonia Durden, Clinical Associate Professor, Georgia State UniversityTable of Contents Foreword: Welcome to the Journey Introduction: A Few Words About This Book Chapter 1: Anti‑Bias Education and Why It Matters Chapter 2: Constructing and Understanding Social Identities and Attitudes: The Lifelong Journey Chapter 3: Building an Anti‑Bias Education Program: Curriculum Principles and the Learning Environment Chapter 4: Building an Anti‑Bias Education Program: Clarifying and Brave Conversations with Children Chapter 5: Building an Anti‑Bias Education Program: Relationships with Families and Among Teachers and Staff Chapter 6: Fostering Children’s Cultural Identities: Valuing All Cultures Chapter 7: Learning About Cultural Diversity and Fairness: Exploring Differences and Similarities Chapter 8: Learning About Racialized Identities and Fairness Chapter 9: Learning About Gender Diversity and Fairness Chapter 10: Learning About Economic Class and Fairness Chapter 11: Learning About Different Abilities and Fairness Chapter 12: Learning About Who Makes Up a Family and Fairness Carry It On: A Letter to Our Readers Checklist for Assessing the Visual Material Environment Glossary References About the Authors Index (available online only)

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the connection that very young children have to Nature. Each chapter celebrates a natural element such as mud. Practical ideas are detailed for taking children under three outside to play. Its aim is to support and guide the carer and practitioner to consider the potential of an outdoor area for children under three and how you can respond to their motivations to create a natural environment full of awe and wonder.Table of ContentsIntroduction Vision & Values The Relationships Mud and Soil Sand Stones and Rock Water Snow and Ice Metal Fire, Light and Shadow Animals Plants and Wood Air The Spaces That We Create The Way That Children Use The Environment Frequently Asked Questions Bibliography

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Book Synopsis_______________The 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.Packed full of inspiring activities which re-invigorate and extend traditional areas of early years provision, 50 Fantastic Things to Do with Squidgy Stuff is a must have for pre-schools and nurseries. Each activity features easy to follow step-by-step instructions with additional ideas on how to extend the activity inside and outdoors. The learning possibilities are clearly identified and practitioners can see at a glance what the children will get out of the activity.Trade ReviewThe fresh ideas which the authors have come up with for this series are super - it really is a series which should be in every Early Years setting, ready to be picked up when inspiration fails. * www.parentsintouch.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisThis activity book is a helpful and creative tool for children aged 4-8 to learn and understand their emotions to help reduce anxiety. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the 10 Steps to Reducing Your Child's Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum: The CBT-Based 'Fun with Feelings' Parent Manual.Come and have fun with us, your feelings! Get to know us so that we can help you express your feelings any time you need to! Say hello to Happy Henry Honeydew and see how his eyes light up, his mouth has a great big smile and how he's always laughing.Sit beside Sad Sally Strawberry and you'll learn that when she is sad her eyes look down, her face has a frown, and sometimes she cries.You can show that you are strong, brave and clever by meeting and getting to know all of your feelings. By getting to know your feelings, and learning about the Tools in your Toolbox, you will be able to express and talk about your feelings whenever you need to.Trade ReviewYoung children with ASD often find it difficult to understand and control their emotions/feelings and they seldom use emotional expressions. Here's a CBT activity book compiled by five clinical psychologists with considerable experience of working with people who have autism to help in these respects. It's intended to be used in conjunction with another JKP publication, 10 Steps to Reducing your Child's Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum: The CBT-Based 'Fun with Feelings' Parent Manual, but is a helpful publication for analysing and exploring commonly experienced feelings and emotions, in its own right... I was particularly drawn to Ryan and his relaxation tools, most of which I've used with early years and KS1 classes in general, rather than with a specific child who has autism... This activity book could really help parents who have a young child on the autism spectrum; but equally in a nursery or KS1 setting, it could be used by a key worker/classroom assistant who has specific responsibility for a child with autism. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *

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Book SynopsisLearn your shapes with JJ and his friends!A chunky early learning board book filled with colourful pictures to help little CoComelon lovers know their shapes.Learn your shapes with JJ and his friends!Spot a square, triangle, circle and more with this simple board book. Colourful shapes and objects will help little hands to learn at home.This is the perfect introduction to shapes for fans of Cocomelon!

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Book SynopsisExplore the icy Arctic and search for Polar Bear in this plastic-free touch and feel book. You''ll get to meet incredible endangered animals along the way! Take your little cub on a journey through a frozen world to track down the elusive Polar Bear. Discover a whole host of incredible Arctic animals including seals, hares, and narwhals! Is that Polar Bear swimming in the sea? No, that''s Narwhal and her baby! Out on the ice, someone is having a snooze. That''s not Polar Bear, it''s Walrus and her sleepy friend. Your toddler will love meeting all of Polar Bear''s friends in this adorable educational book. Natural cardboard pages with colourful illustrations, fun corrugated elements, and cut out sections encourage little fingers to explore. Your child will learn how to describe and recognise the names of all the incredible Arctic animals they see! Treasure story time with your little one! The simple text is ideal for reading aloud to little one

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Book SynopsisThis charming early learning board book takes a very first look at Easter! It''s perfect for babies and toddlers learning about the story behind this Christian holiday. Introduce your little angel to the traditions and festivities of Easter with this first picture book. It''s ideal for story time and provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction.A Delightful First Look at EasterPacked with key elements of the Easter story, this children''s book helps little ones understand the true, Christian meaning of Easter in a personal, memorable way. From Palm Sunday and the Last Supper to the wooden cross and Jesus'' resurrection, this baby book is perfect for parents wanting an age-appropriate, early learning book about Easter. This fantastic children''s Easter book would make a beautiful addition to an Easter basket! Inside the pages of this educational book, you''ll find:- Clear pictures of Easter-themed objects and events - Very simple, read-aloud text - Safe, sturdy padded board book with 12 interior pagesFrom the donkey that carried Jesus into Jerusalem to church prayers and hymns, this Christian book brings the warmth and celebrations of Easter to life through engaging, real-life photos. It''s clear and easy for babies and toddlers to follow with one main image per page they can focus on. The simple language and short text are great for reading aloud and encourages language development for children 0-3 years old.This hard-wearing children''s book has strong board pages made especially for little hands. The chunky pages are easy to grab to help with early motor control. Pre-schoolers will love turning the pages themselves, naming objects, and learning all about the important celebration of Easter.Complete the SeriesThis is the latest title in the Baby''s First Book festivals and celebrations series. This series from DK Books introduces little ones to a diverse mix of religious holidays, festivals, and cultural events from a young age. Other books in this series include Baby''s First Ramadan, Baby''s First Hanukkah, and Baby''s First Diwali.

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Book SynopsisSee how young forest animals grow and change in the first weeks and months of their lives with this series for little nature lovers. Everyone loves little animals and this book is a must for fans of furry forest creatures. This elegant book filled with beautiful photography follows baby animals through their early lives - from helpless newborns to confident, curious creatures on the cusp of adulthood. Meet a playful squirrel, a furry fox, and a delightful deer fawn and watch how they grow. A series of photographs shows each animal at different stages in its early life. See an owl hatch from its egg, a mouse before it has fur, and foxes learning to hunt. These books are a delight to read aloud to preschool children or for young readers to pick up themselves. A must for all young fans of animals.

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Book SynopsisA touching big sister book about Ruby, an adorable and slightly spoilt little girl, who quickly realises that becoming a big sister isn''t always fun.Big Sister is a perfect introduction to the idea of getting new sibling, for little ones aged 0-3. This beautiful picture book teaches children about the challenges and emotions that they can face when they get a new baby sister.This heartwarming big sister book features:- A wonderful introduction to having a new baby sister or brother- Stunning illustrations accompany a heart-warming story- An encouraging message that promotes discussion between adults and children- An opportunity for parents and children to spend time reading together before the new baby arrivesRuby is three years old and is an only child. She is a little bit spoilt and is used to being the centre of attention in her family. But things are about to change, Ruby is going to have a new brother or sister s

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