Pre-school and kindergarten Books

Book SynopsisYoung Children's Play: Development, Disabilities, and Diversity is an accessible, comprehensive introduction to play and development from birth to age 8 years that introduces readers to various play types and strategies and helps them determine when intervention might be needed. Skillfully addressing both typically developing children and those with special needs in a single volume, this book covers dramatic play, blocks, games, motor play, artistic play, and non-traditional play forms, such as humor, rough and tumble play, and more. Designed to support contemporary classrooms, this text deliberately interweaves practical strategies for understanding and supporting the play of children with specific disabilities (e.g. autism, Down syndrome, or physically challenging conditions) and those of diverse cultural backgrounds into every chapter. In sections divided by age group, Trawick-Smith explores strategies for engaging children with specific special neeTable of Contents1. What Is Play and Why Is It Important?; 2. Types of Play, Culture, and Disabilities; 3. Social Play: Development and Variations; 4. Adult–Child Play Interactions and Play Intervention; 5. The Play of Infants and Toddlers; 6. The Play of Preschool and Kindergarten Children; 7. The Play of Primary Age Children

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Book SynopsisPhysical development is the window to the whole child. Through watching children move, they reveal their true selves.This groundbreaking book bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering a deeper understanding of young childrenâs physical development in outdoor environments. It explores the specific phases of motor development, the skills children acquire, and how these are closely linked to cognitive growth.This resource provides clear and accessible guidance on promoting childrenâs wellbeing, the links between language and physical development, creating environments that encourage growth, and emphasising the adultâs role in supporting and facilitating progress. Written for those working with children aged 2â6, this book serves as a practical reference guide for staff, offering adaptable resources, or as a starting point for additional study and research. Topics covered include: The importance of physical development Stages

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Book SynopsisAs an early years practitioner, you will educate and care for children with a range of developmental needs and differences. This essential book introduces you to a play-rich approach providing both universal and targeted ideas that will support social and emotional development and ensure that children feel safe, secure, and nurtured. Using the four broad areas of need as a guide, each accessible chapter positions wellbeing at the heart of an effective approach to inclusion and offers meaningful and responsive teaching practices that create a sense of belonging and acceptance. Founded in the latest research, the book presents key knowledge alongside ideas and activities to support wellbeing, which can be embedded into the childâs everyday experiences and adapted to meet their individual needs. This book offers: Evidence-based strategies and techniques that have a positive impact on the long-term social and emotional wellbeing of children with SEND. Guidance through the four broad areas of need, with a focus on play, learning, and developing an emotionally healthy early years environment. Examples of practice in action. Case studies, reflective questions, and activities that will upskill the reader and empower them in their role. Providing up to date, transferrable and essential knowledge on SEND in the early years, this is an essential resource for any practitioner looking to expand their repertoire and enrich the wellbeing of children with SEND.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introducing wellbeing & SEND Chapter 2: Educator Wellbeing in SEND support Chapter 3: Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health Chapter 4: Physical and Sensory Needs Chapter 5: Speech, language and communication & Interaction Needs Chapter 6: Cognition and Learning Needs Chapter 7: Empowerment and collaboration with parents Chapter 8: Transition & Wellbeing Concluding remarks and a word on advocacy

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Book SynopsisThe long-anticipated new version of the internationally recognized Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, ECERS-3, focuses on the full range of needs of preschool- and kindergarten-aged children. This widely used, comprehensive assessment tool measures both environmental provisions and teacher-child interactions that affect the broad developmental needs of young children, including: Cognitive Social-Emotional Physical Health and safety ECERS-3 also includes additional Items assessing developmentally appropriate literacy and math activities.Designed for preschool, kindergarten, and child care classrooms serving children 3 through 5 years of age, ECERS-3: Provides a smooth transition for those already using ECERS-R. Emphasizes the role of the teacher in creating an environment conducive to developmental gains. Is designed to predict child outcomes more accurately and with greater precision. Provides a stronger method of distinguishing between good and truly excellent programs. Offers a complete training program with ongoing support available at the Environment Rating Scales Institute (ERSI) website (www.ersi.info). ECERS-3 is appropriate for state and district-wide QRIS and continuous improvement; program evaluation by directors and supervisors; teacher self-evaluation; monitoring by agency staff; and teacher education. The established reliability and long term evidence of validity of the ERS family of instruments make this new version of ECERS particularly useful for RTTT-ELC accountability and research.Suitable for use in inclusive and culturally diverse programs, ECERS-3 subscales evaluate: Space and Furnishings Personal Care Routines Language and Literacy Learning Activities Interaction Program Structure Trade ReviewWhen EC assessment dollars are tight, a comprehensive tool that identifies a broad range of program strengths and captures critical interactions is the perfect solution. Thanks to the authors for ECERS-3!" - Janice Carter, Arkansas State University, Childhood Services"The ECERS-3 builds upon the solid foundation of best practice established in the ECERS-R, incorporating the importance of providing a high quality environment with new items and indicators that emphasize the importance of teacher/child interactions within the environment. The ECERS-3 provides a reliable instrument for teachers, technical assistants, and quality monitors to use to assure that children have experiences and relationships that support total child development." - Michele Bossers, retired associate director and ERS project manager of PA KeyEndorsement of the ERS Scales:"The Environment Rating Scales have proven to be an invaluable resource for assessing the quality of child care classrooms. These comprehensive tools truly allow providers to see classrooms through the eyes of the children they care for and the results obtained offer clear feedback that helps teachers improve and grow." - Angela Keyes, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Tulane University Director, Quality Start Assessment Team of Louisiana"ECERS-3 encouraged thoughtful steps towards consistent meaningful interactions. We were empowered to prioritise children's use of the space and, as is often the case in EYFS, we found that it was the interactions that mattered the most." -Polly Crowther, English lead in Kent and co-founder of Early Insights.

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Book SynopsisGentle, loving games and songs that incorporate the healing, enlivening qualities of gesture, touch, and movement.

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Book SynopsisThis book is packed with bright ideas and practical projects for children aged 4-11 to raise environmental awareness and prompt discussion about climate change. Encouraging children to take charge right from the start, the activities range from creating recycled kites, windsocks, and garden decorations, to upcycling old t-shirts, building minibeast hotels and designing campaigns to eliminate single-use plastics from school. Some can be completed outdoors and some indoors, with each page including photos of the activity in action, plus details of the resources required and steps needed. As well as the main activity, extension ideas are provided, so there is plenty to fill each session. The tried-and-tested activities are themed in three main areas: Eco-friendly practice Recycling and upcycling Connecting with the natural worldWhether you run an eco-club, a craft club or you simply want to facilitate activities on a sustainability theme with childreTrade ReviewEco activities for the present, helping children to learn and be aware for their future. Designed for children, but also tried and tested on them too, and they always say it as it is!Julian Thomas, Headteacher of Georgeham Primary School, the UK's first 'plastic free' schoolI absolutely LOVED this book, the activities are so simple and easy to follow, they make use of ordinary, everyday materials, they promote eco-conscious thinking, and each activity comes with a "Why" - kids love to ask "WHY?"! The most inspiring activity book I have come across by far! (My favourite activity is number 36!).Isobel Mary Champion, Parenting CoachThis book is full of fantastic ideas to support and engage children of all ages and stages in becoming ‘sustainability heroes’ and making a difference to our world in the process. Each page is bursting with activities that are both engaging and easy for supporting adults to set up and manage. Each activity supports the development of critical thinking skills and empowers learners to see that they are never too small to make a difference. An amazing addition to any teacher, parent, or carers wish list.Ashley Forrester, Principal Teacher of ASN, SEND TeacherThis is the book our school has been waiting for! Our pupils recognise themselves as Eco warriors and work in partnership with national organisations to counteract the effects of climate change but what are the things that we can do daily in school and at home that enhances our understanding of these issues? Full of simple and useful activities that not only develop deeper understanding but also fires curiosity and creativity. I can see our children, staff and families adapting so many of these wonderful ideas and adding to them too. Thank you just isn't enough for a Eco small book that will make a huge impact.Sharifa Lee, HeadteacherYou would be hard pushed to find a more practical and easy to access book to enhance your outdoor teaching and learning. Every teacher should buy a copy for inspiration on how to deliver wonderful outdoor learning. It is perfectly timed for the eco agenda schools are heavily investing in and the book is full of wonderful ideas that will support teaching, stir up the creative juices and really get teachers inspired about their curriculum. 100% a must buy. Vivien Watson, Headteacher and Local Leader of Education, Hookstone Chase Primary SchoolTable of ContentsForewordIntroduction Part 1: Eco-friendly practicePart 2: Recycling and upcyclingPart 3: Connect with the natural worldConclusion

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Book SynopsisWhen children make beautiful drawings, we think it is wonderful. But many adults find it hard to understand what young children are doing when they scribble, smear, or draw endless lines, and why it is so difficult to motivate older children to draw or paint. This book shows that creativity is so much more than drawing or painting something beautiful. It is a way of understanding the world through your hands and learning through art, play and science. Drawing on the Reggio Emilia approach (among others), this book focuses on the process rather than the result and argues that children should be supported in experimenting with materials and mark-making. The authors go against traditional setups where an adult demonstrates how it should be done, showing instead that an inspiring environment and open-ended resources trigger children's intrinsic motivation. The book shows countless inexpensive possibilities, which require little preparation, and get children in a creative fTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction 1 Investigating is experiencing, learning – it’s creativity 1.1 The importance of making your own marks 1.2 Materials research in order to understand the world 1.3 Making marks and learning through discovery 1.4 A process of shaping is a process of developing awareness 2 Visions on guiding creative processes 2.1 Educational and creative sources of inspiration 2.1.1 Jesper Juul 2.1.2 Arno Stern 2.1.3 Reggio Emilia and working structurally through research2.2 The practice-oriented vision of Understanding Through your Hands 3 Guiding creative processes 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Basic attitude, responsibilities and tasks of adults 3.2.1 Creating an inspiring atmosphere 3.2.2 Choice of material 3.2.3 Individual guidance and getting children into the flow 3.2.4 Appreciating instead of judging, focus on process rather than product 3.2.5 Being witness to the creative process 3.3 What the experts say 3.3.1 Titia Sprey, studio educator, Kris Kras Studio, Amsterdam 3.3.2 Heidi de Geus, studio educator, BouwWerk lessons, De Bron Primary School, Amsterdam 3.3.3 Sanne Groen, artist at children’s centres and schools in the Netherlands 3.3.4 Mirja van der Bijl, studio educator, Laterna Magica Children's Centre, Amsterdam 3.3.5 Ank Bredewold, art teacher, Het Gein Primary School, Amsterdam 3.4 Finding you own style of working with Understanding Through your Hands Literature

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Book SynopsisThis vital resource for early years and primary school trainees and practitioners explores a range of social and therapeutic strategies and interventions that will successfully support all childrenâs sense of belonging. A sense of belonging is vital to childrenâs physical, emotional, psychological, mental health and wellbeing. This book considers social and therapeutic strategies and interventions that support all childrenâs sense of belonging and can be adopted by practitioners. It addresses the interrelated factors that impact childrenâs sense of belonging such as race, gender, expression of sexual orientation, religion and disabilities. It will help develop practitionersâ awareness of current social and educational issues including LGBT+ topics, the changing family unit, relationships, misogyny and toxic masculinity, meditation and mindfulness as well as the importance of children connecting with nature and transformative activism. The chapters adopt a theoretical and practical approach, presenting case studies of good practice, which will create positive and inclusive outcomes, supporting individual growth and community wellbeing.An essential reading for practitioners, including teachers, teaching assistants (continuing professional development), lecturers and social workers, working in early years and primary educational setting, this book would also be suitable as a core and supportive text for students studying on a variety of undergraduate degree courses within the scope of education, pedagogy, mental health and wellbeing, social work and child development.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on enhancing spiritual development, this book guides educators in thoughtful pedagogy and practice to encourage and recognise young childrenâs spirituality in everyday educational settings. Young childrenâs innate spirituality is an integral part of their everyday lives, as well as their personal growth and development. This book draws on the Reggio Emilia approach to develop an environment that will nurture the spiritual expression of children. Based on qualitative research, the book presents childrenâs expression of spirituality through flow, creativity, imagination, caring or empathy towards another, attraction to nature and natural phenomena, joy, wonder and awe, curiosity and engagement. It guides the reader in creating environments in which children explore, discover and play, and where spiritual expression can manifest and be nurtured. Each chapter concludes with a variety of practical suggestions to support the reader in noticing and nurturing spirituality in children. Drawing on interdisciplinary research and perspectives, this accessible book is written for pre-service and in-service educators alike, offering an inspiring way to recontextualise childhood and design pedagogy.

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Book SynopsisTens of thousands of K-3 teachers have relied on this book--now revised and expanded with more than 50% new material--to plan and deliver effective literacy instruction tailored to each student's needs. The authors provide a detailed framework for implementing differentiated small-group instruction over multiweek cycles. Each component of the beginning reading program is addressed--phonological awareness, word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes dozens of reproducible lesson plans, instructional activities, assessment forms, and other tools. Purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New in 2024: A free online-only Study Guide by Sharon Walpole presents commentary and discussion questions for each chapter from a science-of-reading perspective--available for download at www.guilford.com/walpole-studyguide. New to This EditionTrade Review"A smart, 'must-have' book for teachers, interventionists, and literacy coaches. Walpole and McKenna present a roadmap for a coordinated approach to assessment and instruction, while keeping the focus on the needs of individual students. The volume offers cost-effective models of instruction to meet the diverse needs of young learners. The many reproducible lesson plans and other tools are a bonus!"--Jennifer Allen, MEd, literacy specialist/coach, Waterville Public Schools, Maine "This practical book provides the specific guidance needed for precision teaching that differentiates reading instruction in daily practice. The authors answer the many 'how-to' questions about planning and logistics that beginning (and even more experienced) teachers are likely to have. The lesson plans are certain to be well thumbed, not only as instruction-ready resources, but also as models for creating additional lessons targeting essential skills. This second edition will be a welcome addition to the professional libraries of all educators who want to provide high-quality primary-grade reading instruction."--Kathleen A. Roskos, PhD, Department of Education and School Psychology, John Carroll University "The book's realistic, straightforward approach to differentiation provides teachers a viable way to embed differentiation into the classroom. The step-by-step plans and assessment system enhance professional learning. Teachers will appreciate how this book helps them plan and problem solve."--Cary B. Riches, EdD, Director of Curriculum and Instruction (PreK-12), Brandywine School District, Wilmington, Delaware -Table of Contents1. Setting the Stage 2. Models of Differentiation and Tiered Instruction 3. Using Assessments to Guide Differentiation 4. Targeting Phonological Awareness and Word Recognition 5. Targeting Word Recognition and Fluency 6. Targeting Fluency and Comprehension 7. Targeting Vocabulary and Comprehension 8. Making Differentiation Schoolwide

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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.Young children can find it really frustrating when they are unable to explain what they are feeling and express their emotions. Cue: this book! Written with boys in mind because they are often encouraged to suppress their feelings, Molly Potter covers a whole range of emotions from those that are uncomfortable to happy feelings where you care about yourself and other people.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 feelings, relationships, diversity and mental health, these comforting picture books suppTrade ReviewEmotions can be challenging to navigate, particularly for young children, and this accessible picture book will help them to recognise, talk about and understand their feelings [...] With notes for parents and carers, this invaluable book is ideal to help young children develop their emotional intelligence in a sensitive and considered way. * BookTrust *The text [...] is very clear and will prompt lots of discussion. Equipped with the ability to articulate to themselves and others exactly how they are feeling and why will enable children to deal with strong emotions. The illustrations by Sarah Jennings are fun and friendly, and Potter’s approach will prove very helpful for children, parents and teachers alike. -- Chosen as book of the week * Books for Keeps *A must-have for all primary classrooms and homes in which parents want their boys to be able to express how they are feeling in a calm and open manner. * Reading Zone *It’s OK to Cry is a book for sharing. It features many words for different emotions in a wide range of scenarios, so that your child will learn and get better at explaining how they feel. Learning to do this will help them understand their emotions and make it easier for them to deal with a whole range of emotions in an effective way, whether these feelings are comfortable, uncomfortable, positive or negative. -- Creative Steps MagazineThe book deals with positive and negative feelings and how all children can take steps to deal with them. The illustrations are colourful, diverse and inclusive, pages are not too text heavy, and there are plenty of ideas and concepts to explore further. * The School Librarian *This information book covers all kinds of feelings, breaking them down and explaining them in simple terms for children to understand. [...] The illustrations are beautiful, and will help children identify different feelings they will experience in daily life. Practical coping mechanisms for children are suggested and are an added bonus. -- Children's Books Ireland * Mind Yourself Reading Guide *

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Book SynopsisAn essential book which covers diversity and inclusion through an intersectional lens.

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Book SynopsisYoung Children and the Arts: Nurturing Imagination and Creativity examines the place of the arts in the experiences of young and very young children at home and in out-of-home settings at school and in the community. There is great need for development of resources in the arts specifically designed to introduce babies and toddlers to participatory experiences in the visual arts, dance, music, and storytelling/theatre. This book presents valuable guidelines for early childhood teachers, families, caregivers and community organisations. Young Children and the Arts presents a comprehensive approach to the arts that is aligned with early childhood developmentally appropriate practice and that combines an exploratory, materials-based approach with an aesthetic-education approach for children from birth to eight years of age. It addresses both how the arts are foundational to learning, and how teachers and parents can nurture young children’s developing imagination and creativity. The models presented emphasise a participatory approach, introducing young children to the arts through activities that call for engagement, initiative and creative activity. Additionally, Young Children and the Arts addresses the intersection of early childhood education and the arts—at points of convergence, and at moments of tension. The role of families and communities in developing and promoting arts suffused experiences for and with young children are addressed. Young Children and the Arts examines the role of innovative arts policy in supporting a broad-based early arts program across the diverse settings in which young children and their families live, work, and learn.

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Book SynopsisContaining everything needed to teach beginning skills such as imitation, visual spatial awareness, expressive and receptive language skills and skills of daily living, this comprehensive ABA curriculum has been developed for individuals on the autism spectrum with a developmental age of approximately 3-5 years. Evidence-based, the resource guides instructors step-by-step through using ABA to teach over 140 beginning skills. The program can be individualized to meet the needs and interests of the individual, and instructions are given on how to do this. The accompanying online downloadable content contains the teaching materials needed to implement the program, including over 1000 color picture cards, handy printable copies of the curriculum programs, data forms and checklists. The authors also provide guidance on creating an effective ABA teaching environment, as well as a wealth of practical teaching strategies for ensuring therapy success.This is an unparalleled resource for professionals working with children with ASDs who are looking for a robust and ready-to-implement ABA curriculum. It will be a valuable tool for behaviour analysts, teachers, psychologists, occupational therapists and students in these fields, as well as to parents working with professionals to implement an ABA program.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. About the Author. 1. Introduction to ABA Curriculum. 2. Curriculum Guide. 3. ABA Curriculum - Understanding the Task Analyses in this Program. 4. ABA Curriculum - Implementing the Task Analyses in this Program. 5. Teaching Strategies. 6. Data Collection and Data Recording. 7. Graphing. 8. Creating an ABA Environment. Curriculum Programs. 9. Attending Programs. Appropriate Sitting during a Family Meal; Appropriate Sitting during a School Activity; Sustained Eye Contact. 10. Imitation Programs. Complex Fine Motor Imitation; Complex Fine Motor Imitation with Objects; Complex Gross Motor Imitation; Complex Gross Motor Imitation with Objects; Imitation: Mirror-Speed-Intensity-Sequence; Pretend Actions Imitation (no objects used). 11. Visual Spatial Programs. Arrange by Series or Sequence; Building Block Formations, Extending Sequence Patterns; Matching Block Formations to Pictures of Block Formations; Matching Object Association; Matching Uppercase to Lowercase Letters; Matching Lowercase to Uppercase Letters; Mazes; Puzzles (Square Boarder and Jigsaw); Sorting Objects by Feature; Sorting Pictures by Feature; Sorting Objects by Function; Sorting Pictures by Function, What Doesn't Belong?12. Receptive Language Programs. Discriminating Sounds; Makes a Choice; Past Tense Verbs; Irregular Past Tense Verbs; Plurals; Irregular Plurals; Pronouns (He/She); Pronouns (His/Hers); Pronouns (I/You); Pronouns (My/Your); Pronouns (Their/Ours); Pronouns (We/They); Receptive Instructions Delivered In a Group; Receptive Instructions (Two Step); Receptive Labels of Attributes; Receptive Labels of Categories; Receptive Labels of Community Helpers; Receptive Labels of Emotions; Receptive Labels of Function of Body Parts; Receptive Labels of Function of Objects; Receptive Labels of Gender; Receptive Labels of Rooms and Objects in a Room. 13. Expressive Language Programs. Answer Simple "What" Questions; Answer Simple "When" Questions; Answer Simple "Where" Questions; Answer Simple "Where" Questions about a Classroom; Answer Simple "Which" Questions; Answer Simple "Who" Questions; Answer Simple Yes/No Questions; Answer Social Questions; Describes Pictures; Discriminating Sounds; Expanding Sentence Length (Action-Object); Expanding Sentence Length (Subject-Action); Expanding Sentence Length (Subject-Action-Object); Expanding Sentence Length (Subject-Object); Expanding Sentence Starters; Expressing Displeasure; Expressive Labels of Attributes; Expressive Labels of Categories; Expressive Labels of Community Helpers; Expressive Labels of Emotions; Expressive Labels of Function of Body Parts; Expressive Labels of Function of Objects; Expressive Labels of Gender; Expressive Labels of Rooms and Objects in a Room; Intraverbal Fill-Ins of Predictable Routines; Manners; Past Tense Verbs; Irregular Past Tense Verbs; Plurals; Irregular Plurals; Pronouns (He/She); Pronouns (His/Him/Hers); Pronouns (I/You); Pronouns (My/Your); Pronouns (Their/Ours); Pronouns (We/They); Provides Simple Directions to Another; Reciprocates Information; Requests Needed or Missing Materials; Simple Requests Using Questions; Simple Requests Using Sentences; Verbal Imitation of Phrases. 14. Academic Programs. Connect the Dots; Cutting; Expressive Labels of 3-Dimensional Shapes; Expressive Labels of Beginning Sounds of Letters; Expressive Labels of Money; Expressive Labels of Opposites; Folds Paper; Part/Whole Relationships; Painting; Pasting and Gluing; Quantitative Concepts; Receptive Labels of 3-Dimensional Shapes; Receptive Labels of Beginning Sounds of Letters; Receptive Labels of Money; Receptive Labels of Opposites; Reading: Matching Letter Sounds to Pictures; Reading: Matching Words to Pictures; Rhyming; Task Duration. 15. Play/Social Programs. Duck Duck Goose; Independent Play via a Play Schedule; Participation in Complex Childhood Songs & Games; Playground: Ladder; Playground: Merry Go Round; Playground: Monkey Bars; Playground: Sliding Board; Playground: Swing; Playground: Teeter Totter; Playground: Tunnel; Pretend Play: Birthday Party; Pretend Play: Detective; Pretend Play: Doctor; Pretend Play: Kitchen; Pretend Play: Mommy & Daddy; Pretend Play: School; Pretend Play (No Props); Pretend Play: Same Role - Dancers; Pretend Play: Same Role - Pirates; Pretend Play: Same Role - Princesses; Pretend Play: Same Role - Race Car Driver; Pretend Play: Same Role - Train Engineers; Swimming: Level 1; Symbolic Play; Turn-Taking. 16. Adaptive Skills Programs. Applying Chap Stick; Buttoning and Unbuttoning; Cleans Ears; Dressing and Undressing: Putting on and Taking Off Gloves; Dressing and Undressing: Putting on and Taking off Gym Clothes; Snapping and Unsnapping; Systematic Desensitization: Brushing Hair; Systematic Desensitization: Brushing Teeth; Unzips a Zipper; Waiting; Walks Backwards; Wipes Hands and Face; Zips a Connected and Unconnected Zipper. References. Index.

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Book Synopsis…a major contribution to the limited literature and research on leadership in childhood education.′ - Professor Tony Bush, Editor of Educational Management, Administration and Leadership. ′This important book focuses clearly on evidence, describing the realities of leading and managing settings in times of rapid policy changes. Carol Aubrey manages to combine theory, research and practice in a book that will be invaluable to a new generation of early years professionals.′ - Angela Anning, Emeritus Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Leeds, UK ′..skilfully draws on sound empirical research to present a grounded theory model for leadership in early years education. ….of interest to researchers, students and practitioners internationally.′ - Professor Nithi Muthukrishna, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa This Second Edition of Leading and Managing in the Early Years explores and integrates leadership and management practice with a real understanding of early years settings. Revised and updated, this new edition includes: - Two new chapters on private day care and reflective practice and action research - Further coverage of reflective practice and reflective leadership skills - More on EYPS as well as integrated centre leadership - Practical suggestions for working with resistant groups and individuals. Carol Aubrey investigates different concepts and characteristics of Early Childhood (EC) leadership as well as the roles and responsibilities of EC leaders. She also explores the types of leadership programmes or development which are needed to maximise the effectiveness of EC leaders. This book is essential reading for students in Early Childhood courses, Early Years Practitioners and local authority employees involved with the integrated centres initiative. Carol Aubrey is Professor of Early Childhood Studies at the University of Warwick. Trade Review′…a major contribution to the limited literature and research on leadership in childhood education′ - Professor Tony Bush, Editor of Educational Management, Administration and Leadership ′This important book focuses clearly on evidence, describing the realities of leading and managing settings in times of rapid policy changes. Carol Aubrey manages to combine theory, research and practice in a book that will be invaluable to a new generation of early years professionals′ - Angela Anning, Emeritus Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Leeds, UK ′..skilfully draws on sound empirical research to present a grounded theory model for leadership in early years education. ….of interest to researchers, students and practitioners internationally′ - Professor Nithi Muthukrishna, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Table of ContentsIntroduction: Theorizing Leadership in Early Childhood The Early Childhood Leaders′ Agenda Context What Do We Know Already? What Leadership Research Applies? What Do We Need to Know? Leadership in English Early Childhood Education and Care Introduction Our Objectives What We Asked Our Early Childhood Professionals about Leadership What We Found Out What We Made of the Findings Practitioners′ Understandings of Early Childhood Leadership Introduction Characteristics of the Leaders and Staff That We Talked to Definitions and Perceptions of Leadership Roles, Responsibilities and Functions of Leaders Decision-Making Internal and External Influences on Leadership Training Leadership in a Changing World Early Childhood Leaders′ Work Introduction A Typical Day Roles, Responsibilities and Functions Decision-Making Influences on Leadership Training Collective Views on the Video Highlights ′I Don′t Like the Idea of Making a Profit... Exploiting Those on Low Wages′ Introduction Early Childhood Education and Care Policy Early Childhood Profession and Workplace Issues Making a Profit: The Role of the Private Sector Preschool Care and Education plc? Journeys into Leadership Introduction A journey? Career Paths of Early Childhood Leaders Support through the Career Cycle Mentoring as a Leadership Strategy Introduction Learning from Experience The Nature of Mentoring Establishing Appropriate Ground Rules What Does Learning from Day-to-Day Experience Really Mean? A Framework for Staff Development Mentoring for the Leader Future Possibilities The Challenge of Leading Multi-Agency Teams Introduction Challenges to Collaboration Questions to Ask What Do We know about Effective Multi-Agency Working? Models of Multi-Agency Working Organization of Professional Groups Views on Multi-Agency Working from Four Integrated Centres What we found out A closer look at the challenges of multi-agency working Case Studies Leadership by the Many Leading in a Time of Change Introduction A Need for Interprofessional Education Staff Resistance to Change A Model for Improving the Early Childhood Integrated Centre Understanding Change Reflective Practice and Action Learning Introduction Reflective Process of Progressive Problem-Solving Planning an Action Research Cycle with Integrated Centre Leaders Doing Action Research in the Early Childhood Field Conclusions Reflections Revisiting Our Initial Objectives Conclusions

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring new series of books that takes away any barriers to teacing and Learning in natural environments, inside, outside and beyond. Highly accessible for anyone working with children from 3 to 11 years old. The series is designed to offer support to staff to raise their own knowledge and skills to empower them to use authentice experiences to deliver a broad curriculum, whilst celebrating children's voices as guides to the potential learning possibilities. It provides information, curricular links and progression in learning with benefit risk assessments all in one place. A must have for all who are learning outside the classroom. A5, Full colour photographs throughout with a Foreword by Tim Gill.Trade Review'The true value of this little gem of a book is that it respects the power of allowing children to have their own adventures, follow their own imaginations and make their own discoveries.' Tim Gill 'An invaluable and inspirational resource, by an internationally recognized expert in her field, that beautifully illustrates the power of nature to amplify every dimension of learning.' Richard Louv, author, 'The Nature Principle' and 'Last Child in the Woods'.Table of ContentsForeword - Tim Gill Introduction by Claire Warden Chapter 1 What is Charcoal Chapter 2 Case Studies with Anaylsis and Possible Lines of Develpment (a) Transforming wood into charcoal (b) Exploring charcoal as a material in mixtures Chapter 3 Curricular Links Overview Plan Concept, Knowledge, Skills Chapter 4 Developing Skills How to Make Charcoal How to make an ember bowl How to make a water filter Chapter 5 Benefit Risk Assessment Summary

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Book SynopsisViewing children as 'experts in their own lives', the Mosaic approach offers a creative framework for understanding young children's perspectives through talking, walking, making and reviewing material with an adult. This book demonstrates how children's views and experiences can stay in focus in early childhood provision. The multi-method approach brings together digital tools with interviewing and observation to enable adults to review current practice and implement change with children. Combining the authors' successful books Listening to Young Children and Spaces to Play into an expanded and fully updated third edition, this book builds on the authors' original ground-breaking work by commenting on the development and adaptation of the Mosaic approach, along with case studies of the Mosaic approach in action in four countries: England, Denmark, Norway and Australia. Alongside guidance on using and adapting the framework with young children, older children and adults, there is new material on the ethical and methodological issues involved.Trade ReviewIn this third, expanded edition of what has become a classic text about listening to young children, Alison Clark outlines the basis of the Mosaic Approach and its development. The addition of case studies and consideration of ethical issues creates spaces for reflecting, revisiting, and refining the application of the Mosaic Approach. A continuing strength of the book is the focus on the possibilities - rather than prescriptions - of listening to young children. -- Sue Dockett, Professor of Early Childhood Education at Charles Sturt UniversityAlison Clark's work on the Mosaic approach is enriched by new insights and material in this expanded third edition of 'Listening to Young Children'. This book is essential reading for students and practitioners engaged in the field of early years and early childhood. -- Dr Rose Drury, Senior Lecturer in Early Years at The Open UniversityA refreshing, vibrant, ethical and highly collaborative approach to conducting research with children. I thoroughly recommend this much-needed resource. -- Dr Rosie Flewitt, University College London, Institute of EducationI was delighted to see this third version appear, both because the topic is important and because Alison Clark and the Mosaic Approach impact fundamentally the way educational communities perceive children. The value of prioritising children's perspectives must not be underestimated. The planning of educators, shaping by policy-makers and investigations by researchers will all benefit from engaging with the examples and issues raised. -- Alma Fleet, Honorary Associate Professor at Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie UniversityTable of ContentsForeword - Peter Moss, Emeritus Professor of Early Childhood Provision at the Institute of Education, University of London; Preface to the third edition;1. A framework for listening - Introduction. Starting points. The framework for listening; Reflective questions; 2. Listening to Young children: developing the Mosaic approach - Introduction. Stage One: children and adults gathering documentation. Observation. Interviews with children. Children's photographs. Tour. Map making. Role play. Parents' perspectives. Practitioners' perspectives. Researcher's perspectives. Stage Two: Piecing together information for dialogue. Reflection and interpretation. Bringing the mosaic together. Pre-verbal children. Children with speech. Reflection into practice. Recognising the unexpected. Mosaic approach with refugee children; 3. Spaces to Play: adapting the Mosaic approach - Introduction. Stage One: gathering children's and adults' perspectives. Observation. Children's photographs and book-making. Child-led tours. Map making. Magic carpet. Interviews with children. Interviews with practitioners. Interviews with parents. Stage Two: discussing the material. Reviews with children. Reviews with practitioners. Stage Three: deciding areas of continuity and change. Places to keep: the 'caterpillar'. Places to expand: the house. Places to changes: the fence. Places to add: seating and digging. Evaluation. Changes into practice. Discussion. Reflective questions. 4. Case studies: working with the Mosaic approach - Introduction. Case Study One, UK. Case Study Two, Denmark. Case Study Three, Norway. Case Study Four, Australia. Discussion,; Chapter 5: Ethical and methodological questions - Introduction. Questions. Conclusion; Epilogue; Appendix: Further reading about the Mosaic approach and schedules ; References; Index

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces readers to some of the most fascinating and unusual animals from all parts of our Earth. All of them are mammals . . . so they all like to nurse! Did you know that Quokkas are thought to be the world''s friendliest animal? That some Kangaroos actually live in trees? That Rock Hyraxes are known to sing songs? These 3 are among the 12 amazing animals that adults and children can learn about and welcome as new friends in this new book.ANIMALES SORPRENDENTES QUE AMAMANTAN A SUS CRIAS / AMAZING ANIMALS THAT LIKE TO NURSE is a 32-page children''s picture book, available in both English and Bilingual (English-Spanish) editions.This book provides a starting point for many interesting and fun activities with children. Since many mothers have an older child tucked in at their sides while nursing their younger one, they have the challenge of integrating a new member of the family into an existing system. This book will engage the interest and attention of children of all ages. Because these unusual animals are so engaging and fascinating, older children can easily be included in the intimacy between mother and infant.Additional information about these animals is included in a section in the back pages of this book and promises to enhance the learning experience of older children. Adults too will find these animals and their habits curious if not irresistible. Several of these animals are endangered species. . . one more reason to reinforce their unique qualities to children. In the process of research, the author and her granddaughter (co-author Ashe Parker) were overjoyed to discover countless other little-known facts about these extraordinary mammals, including that some are actually hatched out of eggs or have scales instead of fur! The author says, Some of these critters can carry on conversations with complex vocabularies that allow them to ''talk'' to each other-or ''sing'' using whistles, barks, growls and chirps!

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Book SynopsisSpring 2023 Smart Book winners from the Academics' Choice Awards Literacy Learning begins at birth and continues throughout our lives! Birth to age 5 is a critical period in building the foundation for later success in reading and writing. Educators play a vital role in nurturing young children’s early language and literacy knowledge and skills. However, the specific practices that support literacy development in early childhood are often different than those used with older children.     From some of the foremost early literacy development experts in the field comes this practical resource that is a must-have for all educators of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Using eight key practices—Knowing, Showing, Designing, Including, Engaging, Explaining, Observing, and Responding—as the framework, the authors discuss how educators can support five important areas of young children’s early literacy development: Language and knowledge Print concepts Sounds and letters Writing Text comprehension A range of features highlights information about these areas and practices, including the latest research findings, recommended resources, tips for integrating technology into play and learning, and more.      With this book, explore how to create effective, appropriate, and fun learning opportunities for our littlest literacy learners.  Trade ReviewToo often, educators are simply told they need to teach early literacy without being provided with support for how to engage young children in meaningful and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. This book is filled with evidence-based and easy-to-implement teaching practices that educators can put into practice immediately. The emphasis on the power of intentional environments and interactions as the pathway to supporting literacy learning for young children is aligned with everything we know about what’s important for our youngest learners.      —Bridget K. Hamre, Research Associate Professor, University of Virginia, and CEO and Cofounder, Teachstone    This is simply the best book on early language and literacy in the marketplace. It not only elucidates research and key practices in a highly informative, jargon-free way, it brings these practices to life in engaging vignettes that make them all the more real to readers.   —Susan B. Neuman, Professor of Childhood Education and Literacy Development, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University    If you’re thirsty for more about the science of early literacy instruction, read this brilliant book. The children you teach will benefit richly from what you learn. Parents should read it too!     —Ronald F. Ferguson, Founder and President, The Basics, Inc., and Faculty Director, Achievement Gap Initiative at Harvard University    Children’s media creators can greatly impact how children learn, but understanding how to create effective educational content can be challenging. Literacy Learning for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers provides clear, concise examples of real-world learning that can easily be implemented in storytelling for children’s television and digital games.    —Olubunmi Mia Olufemi, Supervising Producer, Children’s Television    The construction of this book is early educator friendly and provides a set of comprehensive tools and resources to aid in the complexities of teaching unique learners along their continuum of early literacy development. By following the provided key practices as guideposts for language acquisition, print recognition, vocabulary expansion, and reading and writing text, educators can more readily adjust their own instructional practice using the provided cues and tips.   —Denise Smith, Implementation Director, Hope Starts Here – Detroit’s Early Childhood Partnership Table of ContentsAbout the Authors Introduction and How to Use this Book Introduction to the purposes and structure of the book including an introduction to the eight core Practices for early childhood educators: Knowing, Showing, Designing, Including, Engaging, Explaining, Observing, and Responding. Chapter 1: Clever Communicators Both language and conceptual knowledge are critical for understanding texts and for learning about the world. In Chapter 1, early childhood educators learn to support young children in building knowledge, and in developing language, including vocabulary, to talk about the concepts they learn and texts that are read. Chapter 2: Print Navigators As children interact with different types of written text, they learn about how print is used to convey meaning. In Chapter 2, early childhood educators learn to support these understandings by encouraging children to engage with literacy materials in meaningful ways. Chapter 3: Sound–Letter Linkers The understanding that oral language can be broken into smaller sounds is a critical building block for literacy development. In Chapter 3, early childhood educators learn to use games and activities that encourage children to play with sounds in words. Chapter 4: Resourceful Writers In the early childhood years, children can begin to represent their ideas using pictures, symbols, and eventually with letters. In Chapter 5, early childhood educators learn to encourage and support children’s attempts to share their ideas through writing. Chapter 5: Text Comprehenders Young children can understand, enjoy, learn from, and apply ideas from texts and images. In Chapter 6, early childhood teachers learn to engage children in read alouds and other interactions with written text that facilitate language development and higher-order discussion.     Index

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Book SynopsisFrom leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand all-important everyday skills. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, these books will help you explore positive behaviour with children in a fun and friendly way._______________Everyone knows how difficult it is to get young children to share with others and we need strategies to help them understand why it''s important this book will help! Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author and trainer, presents a picture book with simple words and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four that encourages children to share in a positive way. There is lots to talk about in Time to Share which makes this book ideal for starting conversations with children about why and how we share. It also includes a page of practical advice and tips for practitionerTrade ReviewWhat a great resource – I need these books in my life. -- Kate Pankhurst * Author of the 'Fantastically Great Women' series *A highly recommended set of books to have in your Early Years setting or on the bookshelf at home. -- Kathy Brodie * Early Years professional, consultant and trainer *With positive language through the books, children will find them fun and likeable with joyful and inclusive illustrations to match. -- Rosalind Millam * Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years *I love these books and can’t wait to read them with my two boys! -- Adrian Bethune * Author of 'Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom' *

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Book Synopsis''A fantastic addition to every bookshelf'' - Kathy Brodie, Host and founder of Early Years TV, @kathybrodieThe Muddy Puddle Teacher gives you everything you need to create an engaging, active and inclusive outdoor curriculum for your Early Years setting.Based on the well-loved Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach and following the Three Muddy M''s mother nature, mental health and getting more kids moving this handbook is jam-packed with simple outdoor activities for every season. There are step-by-step instructions and full-colour photographs to demonstrate the activities. Whether you're a forest school enthusiast or just getting started in taking your teaching outside, there are plenty of inspiring ideas to benefit children and save you hours of preparation time. Using natural and upcycled materials, the activities in this book span key EYFS topics as well as PSHE themes, from muddy maths and literacy to muddy meditation and yoga. From making rhyming word strings with leaves to creating wTrade ReviewThis beautiful, full-colour book is packed with practical, easily accessible ideas and activities, whatever your budget or type of outdoor space. Sarah’s humour and delight in the outdoors shines through every page. A fantastic addition to every bookshelf, whether you’re a fully committed Muddy Puddle Teacher or if you’re only just dipping your toe in the water. -- Kathy Brodie * Host and founder of Early Years TV, @kathybrodie *The Muddy Puddle Teacher is a fantastic resource for anyone who’s looking to engage in the wonders of the natural world. Sarah’s enthusiasm for her subject is infectious and the book provides comprehensive means of making the most out of what lies beyond your doorstep. -- Ben Faulks * Author, actor, producer and co-creator of Cbeebies' 'Mr Bloom's Nursery' *What a brilliant book. [...] It is cleverly set out, packed with new and creative ideas for those who already enjoy outdoor learning with early years children. [...] It is clear from reading this book that Sarah Seaman is an extremely experienced and passionate teacher who delivers her ideas in a thoughtful and helpful way. -- Rosie Watch * LoveReading4Schools *

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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.Jamie Victoria Barnes, creator of The Childcare Guru, uses her wealth of knowledge to present an invaluable resource filled with activities that spark creativity and encourage development and learning in a natural environment, perfect for helping young children enjoy a healthy and balanced lifestyle.The benefits of rich outdoor learning experiences are second to none. Outdoor learning offers holistic development for every child and in a fast-paced world heavily focussed on technology, forest schools provide a stimulating and relaxed environment to learn in, away from time pressures and electric devices. <Trade ReviewThis book is 64 pages of pure loveliness, and it encompasses all that is wholesome about nature, and children, and learning. Activities are simple and uncomplicated and imaginative, and yet they still manage to be engaging and interesting. They cover every single aspect of children’s learning and development without being bogged down with the EYFS framework and outcomes. It is, quite literally, a breath of fresh air. * 4* Winner at the Teach Early Years Awards *This is a lovely book that will inspire the reader to look at the outdoors with fresh eyes and can contribute to the children’s mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. -- Mary Mountstephen * SEN Magazine *

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Book SynopsisAn indispensable guide for parents whose children are about to start, or have recently started school.Starting school is a huge important milestone for children and their parents. The best school years happen when everyone involved feels happy and engaged with the whole experience, and yet, with so much information to digest and so little guidance available, the process can be incredibly confusing. The Starting School Book is a reassuring and practical guide for parents of school-age children. Sarah Ockwell-Smith provides clear and helpful advice for each stage of the process, whether your are just beginning to think about your child''s education, applying for a school place, preparing your child for starting at the school you have chosen, or your child has already started school and you would like to help smooth the transition.Specific guidance includes:* Starting school ages, policies and procedures* How to decide the best

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Book SynopsisFrom leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand all-important everyday skills. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, these books will help you explore positive behaviour with children in a fun and friendly way._______________From shy to confident, quiet to enthusiastic, all children have different personalities, and sometimes they just need a little help when it comes to making friends. How can we best help children communicate clearly and build strong friendships? Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author and trainer, uses simple words, accompanied by delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four, to support children as they make friends.There''s lots to talk about in Time to Make Friends which makes this book ideal for sharing. It also includes a page of practical advice and tips for practiTrade ReviewWhat a great resource – I need these books in my life. -- Kate Pankhurst * Author of the 'Fantastically Great Women' series *A highly recommended set of books to have in your Early Years setting or on the bookshelf at home. -- Kathy Brodie * Early Years professional, consultant and trainer *With positive language through the books, children will find them fun and likeable with joyful and inclusive illustrations to match. -- Rosalind Millam * Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years *I love these books and can’t wait to read them with my two boys! -- Adrian Bethune * Author of 'Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom' *

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Book SynopsisLearn how to integrate nature-based pedagogy in this practical and inviting book. Nature-based teaching is getting more attention in early childhood education settings and can positively impact the development of young children's curiosity, confidence, and care. You'll learn to not only identify but also embody the many roles teachers play when implementing nature-based strategies. Chapters lay out the research and theory behind each role, specific language or behaviors of what that role looks like in practice, and reflexive questions to help educators reflect on their practice. This is perfect for in-service early childhood educators, including infant, toddler, preschool, and elementary providers, interested in more intentional use of nature in their teaching.

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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.Messy play is at the heart of the early years curriculum, supporting creativity and imagination, and giving children opportunities to experiment with tactile materials. This book offers 50 ideas for using natural resources, simple household items and recycled resources for low cost inspiration. Practitioners and teachers in the early years are always looking for new ideas for messy and hands-on' play, and this book will give children many opportunities for exploration and investigation through sensory play.

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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.50 Fantastic Ideas for Supporting Children''s Wellbeing is filled with activities to calm busy minds and bodies and develop young children''s self-esteem through engagement with their senses, nature and the world around them.With the ever-increasing pressures on children and teachers in schools for results and academic success, the desire for time and space for young children in the Early Years to calm their minds and bodies and tune into the natural environment is growing. Rebecca Gordine presents 50 ideas to address this and nurture young children''s concept of self and wel

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Book SynopsisHaving worked with Learning and Teaching Scotland, we are now able to publish this book that looks at the issues that surround quality Outdoor Play and Learning. Each chapter examines an aspect of good practice and identifies key statements to consider as a framework for outdoor play. Case studies and photography throughout, the book identifies aspects that can be used for self evaluation by practitioners, to help centres and settings create policies and practice that follows national vision for outdoor play. By Claire Warden. Contents include: Vision & Values; Relationships; Exploring different environments; The spaces we create; the way children use the environment.Table of ContentsPart 1. Why should children go out of doors? Part 2. Creating effective environments for utdoor learning 1 Indoors and outdoors should be viewed as one combined learning environments 2 Outdoor areas should be resourced in a flexible way 3 Planning should support learning in an outdoor environment 4 Parents, carers and children should all be involved 5 Outdoor play should receive the same management as indoor play 6 Practitioners should be committed to children learning in an outdoor environment 7 The physical aspectsw of the outdoor area should be addressed creatively 8 Practitioners should be aware of the range of children's learning styles and preferences 9 Staff should kdevelop a policy so that they have a common understanding of, and a consistant approach to, outdoor learning Conclusion Part 3 Examples of practice Appendix 1 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 a Water Tray 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 *Love it, very accessible and the pictures make it really engaging. -- Jennie Johnson * CEO, Kids Allowed *My staff all follow Alistair Bryce Clegg and have used so many of his ideas already, so they certainly found the book to be full of exciting ideas. -- Rachel Thomas * Manager, Portico Day Nurseries Ltd *

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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.50 Fantastic Ideas for Exploring Shape and Pattern features activities and games filled with rich contexts for learning and discussion, as well as fun opportunities for consolidation and problem-solving.Alison Hutchison draws on her wealth of experience to present ideas in line with the Early Learning Goals for investigating shape and pattern in the world around us. She focuses on helping young children to make connections and develop language, knowledge and understanding of shape and pattern. Whether children build with fabric blocks to create patterns or explore symmetry while playing

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Book SynopsisThis established text and teacher resource is now in a revised and updated third edition, with a broader focus on whole-class instruction as well as small-group and individualized intervention. It provides an evidence-based framework for supporting literacy development in the primary grades, particularly for students who experience reading difficulties.

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Book SynopsisTransform your play area with these environmentally friendly DIY projects for the Early Years!This one-of-a-kind book contains everything you need to build exciting, sustainable outdoor play spaces that can be adapted for any setting, big or small. There are 36 projects ranging from smaller designs such as the Bird Box Bookshelf and the Table-Top Ramp to larger structures such as the Hobbit Hole Door and the Wonky Stage that children can help build, using recycled pallet wood.Authors Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Oliver Wotherspoon are experts in Early Years play and have been instrumental in designing some of the very best outdoor play settings, including for George Clarke's Amazing Spaces and ITV's Love Your Garden. With their helpful illustrations, full-colour photographs, step-by-step instructions and advice on how the play spaces link to the EYFS Framework and support early learning, you don't need to be a DIY expert to build these simple and ef

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of the highly successful Fundamentals of Development: The Psychology of Childhood has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the exciting new findings in the thriving area of developmental psychology. The book addresses a number of fascinating questions including: Are children born good or bad? What do children understand about the mind? What roles do nature and nurture play in child development? As in the previous edition, the book follows a thematic approach and outlines the main areas of developmental psychology, including classic theories and studies, and offers a broad overview of contemporary research in the field. Each chapter addresses a key topic – such as theory of mind, attachment, and moral development - and is self-contained and comprehensive in its coverage. New chapters in this edition include a detailed look at methods in developmental psychology, an overview of developmental disorders, and an introduction to the burgeoning area of numerical development.The book is student-friendly, with all topics described in straightforward language, illustrated in full colour, and organized as standalone chapters. The text will make an excellent companion to introductory courses on developmental psychology, and for instructors there are high-quality lecture slides, and a bank of multiple choice questions. The text is written to be both accessible and comprehensive, and to provide an engaging overview for students and professionals who have little or no background in this area. Trade Review"Mitchell and Ziegler’s revised Fundamentals of Developmental Psychology is a delight. Whilst certain to become the standard text for many introductory and foundation courses in developmental psychology, it will also have a much broader appeal to professionals in health, education and social work. Throughout the book the authors develop their arguments utilizing a clever balance of classic texts and new research evidence to guide the reader through the big issues in developmental psychology. Their excellent style draws you in and makes learning fun." - David Coghill, University of Dundee, UK"This is an excellent introduction to the field of developmental psychology. I especially liked its coverage of developmental disorders, including ADHD, autism, SLI, and Williams Syndrome." - Robert Siegler, Carnegie Mellon University, USA"Mitchell and Ziegler’s Fundamentals of Developmental Psychology is an engaging introduction to the field of child development, current knowledge in the area, and the historical figures who brought us there. The addition of new chapters has added to the value of the book by introducing a greater discussion of scientific methodology, and by addressing developmental disorders." - Karen Turner, University of Queensland, Australia"This book covers all the basic topics one would expect in an introductory textbook of this sort. The authors are clearly experts in the field – their discussion of theory and methodology is detailed and appropriate, and the literature referenced is current. The book also contains chapters on specific topics that I have not seen in other textbooks, and I think the additions and revisions to this new edition have strengthened the book considerably. The result is a clear, thorough, and engaging introduction to the key ideas and methods of developmental psychology." - David Peebles, University of Huddersfield, UKMitchell and Ziegler’s revised Fundamentals of Developmental Psychology is a delight. Whilst certain to become the standard text for many introductory and foundation courses in developmental psychology it will also have a much broader appeal to professionals in health, education and social work. Throughout the book the authors develop their arguments utilizing a clever balance of classic texts and new research evidence to guide the reader through the big issues in developmental psychology. Their excellent style draws you in and makes learning fun. - David Coghill, Reader in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Dundee, UKThis is an excellent introduction to the field of developmental psychology. I especially liked its coverage of developmental disorders, including ADHD, autism, SLI, and Williams Syndrome. - Robert Siegler, Teresa Heinz Professor of Cognitive Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University, USAMitchell and Ziegler’s Fundamentals of Developmental Psychology is an engaging introduction to the field of child development, current knowledge in the area, and the historical figures who brought us there. The addition of new chapters has added to the value of the book by introducing a greater discussion of scientific methodology, and by addressing developmental disorders. - Karen Turner, Deputy Director of the Parenting and Family Support Centre, University of Queensland, AustraliaThis book covers all the basic topics one would expect in an introductory textbook of this sort. The authors are clearly experts in the field – their discussion of theory and methodology is detailed and appropriate, and the literature referenced is current. The book also contains chapters on specific topics that I have not seen in other textbooks, and I think the additions and revisions to this new edition have strengthened the book considerably. The result is a clear, thorough, and engaging introduction to the key ideas and methods of developmental psychology. - David Peebles, Reader in Cognitive Science, University of Huddersfield, UKTable of Contents1. Themes and Perspectives in Developmental Psychology. 2. Methodological Approaches. 3. The Development of Thinking. 4. Does Piaget’s theory stand up to examination? 5. What children understand about the mind. 6. Developmental disorders. 7. Autism. 8. Numerical development: What do young children understand about the world of numbers? 9. Developing an ability to see the world. 10. Developing an ability to draw. 11. The role of heredity and environment in intelligence. 12. Language development. 13. Developing an ability to communicate. 14. Parenting and the development of love and attachment. 15. Moral development. 16. Development of anti-social behaviour. 17. Freud’s theory of personality development. 18. References. 19. Glossary

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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.Early Years expert Judit Horvath presents 50 fun and thoroughly creative ideas in this book designed to get children experimenting and investigating the properties of mud and clay.When given soil, clay or mud to play with, most children are instinctively motivated to explore and experiment. Mud, soil and clay are naturally open-ended, stimulating children to investigate possibilities, look for reasons and think of ideas. They are cheap and easy to source or access, simple to transform to suit any age group or activity, can be mixed with other materials, givTrade Review50 ingenious ideas, some for indoor use and others for outdoors, will give teachers a wealth of resources to draw on to make the most of these simple materials. * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisLooking for Learning: Maths through Play is a full-colour, practical guide linked to current policy and the EYFS framework. Laura England, creator of Little Miss Early Years, uses theory, case studies, real-life images and accessible ideas to inspire child-led mathematical learning using play.This book will encourage children to think about maths while playing, using a range of common resources that will spark their curiosity. It is full of creative suggestions for incorporating mathematical concepts counting, comparison, composition, shape, pattern and number into child-led play. The book contains ideas for bringing mathematical learning into children's favourite activities: role play and construction; art and nature; sand and water play and even simple technology-based activities using projectors or torches.Experienced Early Years teacher Laura England, creator of Little Miss Early Years, also provides advice about getting children talking about maths du

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Book SynopsisA collection of fun and accessible activities to build confidence and enjoyment of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in Early Years settings.

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Book SynopsisFull of practical guidance and easy-to-implement strategies on how to provoke learning and creativity in early years settings, allowing children to freely explore their environment and develop their ability to critically think.

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Book SynopsisCollins International Science Foundation and Foundation Plus provide inspirational, fun and age-appropriate learning for children in early years and kindergarten classes.The materials have been developed in consultation with expert practitioners to be easy to use in the classroom and to support children following a range of early years curricula and who are preparing for their first year of primary education in an international school, including schools following the Cambridge Assessment International Education primary framework.The course introduces young children to concepts they will later study in science in an age-appropriate way through topic-based discovery and activity-based learning, with plenty of opportunities to explore science through games and hands-on exploration. Careful progression ensures children develop the skills they need to be ready for science in their first year of primary and beyond.Each level comprises Activity Books A, B and C one for each term supported b

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