Pre-school and kindergarten Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC From Vacant to Engaged
Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author Alistair Bryce-Clegg comes a book based on a fundamental truth: you can have the best teaching resources in the world at your disposal, but if you lack the engagement of the children you are working with, the potential for high level learning is minimal.For children to make progress in all aspects of their learning, the practitioners who work with them must have a good understanding of what the child already knows and can do (assessment). They should be able to create activities that will take the children forward to the next step in their learning (planning). Finally, they should measure the impact of those activities on the children''s attainment (evaluation) and then the process can start again. The one crucial element that this model lacks, however, is engagement. This book will show through practical examples how early years practitioners can move away from the more traditional model of teaching to one that maintains all ofTrade ReviewA great resource -- SILVER AWARD * Practical Pre-School Awards *
£18.70
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Things to Do with Toddlers
Book SynopsisThis new series takes the very best ideas from the popular Featherstone Baby Books and turns them into a book jam packed with things you can do with babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Each activity gives step-by-step instructions, tips and plenty of further ideas for children ready for more.
£11.69
National Association for the Education of Young Children Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice:
Book SynopsisWhat Does Developmentally Appropriate Practice Look Like in a Preschool Classroom? If you’ve ever wondered how effective teachers actually do DAP, this is the book for you. Here, you can peek into classrooms to see teachers making intentional decisions in the six key areas of practice that form the six guidelines for DAP in action: 1. Building a community of learners where everyone is welcomed and supported to grow 2. Facilitating respectful partnerships with families 3. Observing, assessing, and documenting children’s development and learning 4. Using teaching strategies that enhance learning for each child 5. Implementing curriculum tied to meaningful learning goals 6. Demonstrating professionalism You’ll discover More about what each guideline means for preschool teaching Chapters that showcase articles from Young Children and Teaching Young Children—plus brand-new content—illustrating excellent teaching strategies related to each guideline Examples you can model, adapt, and implement in your own practice Your teaching will be richer and deeper, and children’s learning will flourish! Trade ReviewFor early childhood educators, there are very few concepts as profound and far reaching as DAP. For me, it has long served as a north star and a measuring stick for program quality. But educators are always eager to have more insight into what it really looks like in day-to-day decisions, curriculum experiences, and teaching practices. That’s why I was so excited to read this new book! There is a great need for resources that translate research into practice in accessible ways, and this book does just that. Teachers will see themselves in these pages as they read about the real-life application of DAP through stories told by other teachers doing the same important work, examples that highlight challenges and opportunities, and ideas that spark new thinking. This book is a must-have addition to any early educator library! —Rachel Robertson, Vice President, Learning and Development, Bright Horizons Family Solutions Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice brings together a diverse collection of articles to highlight the many ways early childhood teachers can engage with the six guidelines of DAP. Voices from practitioners, researchers, and administrators weave together powerful narratives that expand our understanding of the role of DAP in teaching, curriculum, assessment, and work with families. —Denisha Jones, Executive Director, Defending the Early Years, and Guest Faculty, Sarah Lawrence College This book is a perfect introduction to what it means to work proactively to support young children through an equity-based lens. Children come to learning experiences with their own languages, identities, and approaches to learning. As educators, it is important to embrace these. This book provides tangible supports to assist teachers in doing so. —Cecilia Scott-Croff, Executive Director, Early Childhood Center, Borough of Manhattan Community College The trust that children and their families put in us is enormous. This book ensures each teacher’s success by supporting educators to use their understanding of how each child is developing, model developmentally appropriate expectations, and provide intentionally designed experiences and interactions to create joyful learning environments. Children deserve nothing less. —Sherry Cleary, Retired University Dean, City University of New York The guiding principles and best practices shared throughout the book deepened my understanding of effective teaching in preschool and inspired me to be more intentional in creating a classroom community where everyone is valued, heard, and seen. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to create a harmonious community using DAP. —Ashley Harrell, Accreditation Facilitation Project Coordinator, 4C For Children Table of Contents About the Editors Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning Book Series Developmentally Appropriate Practice: An Introduction Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Preschool Part 1: Creating a Caring, Equitable Community of Learners Chapter 1: The Power of “Good Morning” | Sarah Calzone Chapter 2: Every Child Belongs: Welcoming a Child with a Disability | Pamela Brillante Chapter 3: Will You Pass the Peas, Please? | Nikki Waldron Chapter 4: Instead of Discipline, Use Guidance| Dan Gartrell Chapter 5: Preventing Exclusionary Discipline Practices in Early Childhood | Sarah C. Wymer, Amanda P. Williford, and Ann S. Lhospital Part 2: Engaging in Reciprocal Partnerships with Families and Fostering Community Connections Chapter 6: 5 Rs for Promoting Positive Family Engagement | Bweikia Foster Steen Chapter 7: Many Languages, One Community: Engaging All Families | Lorraine Cooke Chapter 8: Integrating Families’ Funds of Knowledge into Daily Teaching Practices | Iliana Alanís and Irasema Salinas-González Chapter 9: Building Relationships: The Key to Engaging Fathers | Lindsey L. Wilson and Holly S. Schindler Chapter 10: Learning with Families About the Contexts of Young Bilingual Children with Disabilities | Cristina Gillanders and Sylvia Y. Sánchez Chapter 11: Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Equity: Teaching in Multilingual Learning Spaces | Carola Oliva-Olson, Linda M. Espinosa, Whit Hayslip, and Elizabeth S. Magruder Part 3: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing Children’s Development and Learning Chapter 12: Practical Approaches to Informal Assessment of STEAM Experiences | Angela Eckhoff and Sandra M. Linder Chapter 13: Anecdotal Records: Practical Strategies for Taking Meaningful Notes | Celeste C. Bates, Stephanie Madison Schenck, and Hayley J. Hoover Chapter 14: Developmental Moments: Teacher Decision Making to Support Young Writers | Kathryn F. Whitmore and Lori Norton-Meier Chapter 15: Authentic and Meaningful Developmental Screening in Early Childhood | Marisa Macy and Stefano J. Bagnato Chapter 16: Learning Stories: A Framework for Authentic Assessment and Critical Pedagogy | Isauro M. Escamilla, Linda R. Kroll, Daniel R. Meier, and Annie White Chapter 16 Appendix: Ellie’s Learning Story: “種植 Planting” Part 4: Teaching to Enhance Each Child’s Development and Learning Chapter 17: The Power of Science: Using Inquiry Thinking to Enhance Learning in a Dual Language Preschool Classroom | Leanne M. Evans Chapter 18: A Guided, Exploration-Based Visual Arts Program for Preschoolers | X. Christine Wang, Keely Benson, Corinne Eggleston, and Bin Lin Chapter 19: Supporting Positive Racial Identity with Literacy-Based Math | Toni Sturdivant Chapter 20: Meaningful Talk: The Importance of Using Sophisticated Language at Preschool | Tracy Weippert Chapter 21: Using Nature Contact to Support Children Under Stress | Becky L. DelVecchio, Susan Ferguson, and Wesley Knapp Chapter 22: Timing Is Everything: Understanding the Importance of Timing, Length, and Sequence of Activities | Monica Lesperance Part 5: Planning and Implementing an Engaging Curriculum to Achieve Meaningful Goals Chapter 23: Never Too Young to Champion a Cause: Supporting Positive Identity Development Through Social Justice Curriculum in Preschool | Veronica Benavides, Roxanne Ledda, and Maimuna Mohammed Chapter 24: Diverse Children, Uniform Standards: Using Early Learning and Development Standards in Multicultural Classrooms | Jeanne L. Reid, Catherine Scott-Little, and Sharon Lynn Kagan Chapter 25: Preschool in the Park: Place-Based Learning in Unexpected Spaces | Rachel J. Franz Chapter 26: Metamorphosis: Life Cycle in a Box | Sara Starbuck Chapter 27: Listen to What We Hear: Developing Community Responsive Listening Centers | Emily Brown Hoffman and Kristin Cipollone Chapter 28: Walk with Us: Indigenous Approaches to Developmentally Appropriate Practice | Trisha L. Moquino, Joshuaa D. Allison-Burbank, Rebecca Blum-Martinez, and Katie Kitchens Part 6: Demonstrating Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator Chapter 29: Becoming Your Best: Building Professional Competencies | Meghann Hickey Chapter 30: Personalized Professional Development: How Teachers Can Use Videos to Improve Their Practice | Rachel E. Schachter and Hope Kenarr Gerde Chapter 31: Leading with LOVE: Leveraging Our Value Every Day | Chaz Simmons Chapter 32: Beginning (or Continuing) the Journey to a More Equitable Classroom | Janis Strasser and Llariley Coplin Chapter 33: Incorporating Anti-Racist Approaches for Asian American Children | Shu-Chen “Jenny” Yen References Index
£23.74
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Ideas for Seasons
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.Not only is the changing of the seasons an ideal time for children to focus on their understanding and exploration of the world around them, it is also a fantastic opportunity to encourage them to learn new skills or consolidate existing ones, using seasons' as a focus. The activities in this book support practitioners in exploring and reinforcing key learning around Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Although the ideas are linked to specific seasons, the concepts and skills are transferable to other seasons or activities. Suitable for Early Years pract
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC How to be an Outstanding Early Years Practitioner
Book SynopsisHow to be an Outstanding Early Years Practitioner is an all-encompassing, comprehensive guide to improving and developing your early years knowledge and delivering outstanding practice on a daily basis. It is the perfect companion for any new school-based early years practitioner or for experienced practitioners looking to revisit fundamental elements of the profession and be inspired.Each easy-to-follow chapter is broken down into key areas of practice, including knowledge of the EYFS, relationships with others, planning and assessment, and safeguarding and child protection. Experienced teacher and author Louise Burnham provides ideas for incorporating these critical concepts into your lesson planning and practical advice for handling any number of scenarios that may arise in the early years classroom day-to-day.
£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Things to Do with Cardboard 50
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£11.69
Redleaf Press Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens: The
Book SynopsisNature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens is the latest from environmental education expert David Sobel. Joined by a variety of colleagues to share their experiences and steps for creating a successful forest kindergarten program, Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens walks you through the European roots of the concept to the recent resurgence of these kinds of programs in North America. Going well beyond a history lesson, these experts provide the framework to understand the concepts and build a learning community that stimulates curiosity and inquisitiveness in a natural environment. This helpful guide provides the curriculum ideas and guidance needed to foster special gifts in children. It also gives you the nuts and bolts of running a successful nature preschool business: Potential obstacles and concerns Staff and curriculum design Best practices for success Site and facility assessment Business planning and how to successfully market your program Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens provides the mentorship and guidance to become a leader in nature-based education.
£34.46
SteinerBooks, Inc What is a Waldorf Kindergarten?
Book SynopsisResearch shows that three essentials are necessary for young children's learning: a broad palette of sensory experience; vigorous and fine movement in response to sensory input; and the opportunity to imitate what the child sees modelled in the environment. These activities are the backbone of the academic foundation that parents should look for in an early childhood program.This helpful book takes an in-depth look at Waldorf kindergartens, and what approach they offer. It includes chapters on a typical day in a kindergarten, handwork, human development through art, circle time, fairy tales, seasons and festivals, and much more. This collection of insightful articles by experienced early-childhood educators, published in cooperation with WECAN, brings both an overview and a deeper understanding of these essentials at work in the daily life of the Waldorf kindergarten.
£11.69
National Association for the Education of Young Children Rituals and Traditions: Fostering a Sense of
Book SynopsisRituals and traditions have the power to shape classroom routines into times that build meaningful connections and bonds among children, families, and teachers, creating a sense of community and a positive learning environment. This book includes examples and practical information about developing rituals and traditions in your classroom or preschool program.Trade Review"Create a caring culture that fosters the love of each other and the love of learning. Build lifelong rituals and traditions that support social, emotional, and academic success. A must-read!" —Becky Bailey, Author/Developer, Conscious Discipline Program "This wonderful book reminds teachers and parents that traditions and rituals connect us to our heritage, help us create and maintain our identity, and affirm our school and family values." —Joanne Stokowski, Lead Teacher and Mentor Teacher, D. Scott Hudgens, Jr. Early Education Center, Lawrenceville, GA "This book is a preschool teacher’s number one resource for building community and promoting social and emotional learning. Individualizing rituals that are special to not only the child but the caregiver as well, and that reflect their personal relationship based on an understanding of the child’s needs, can truly transform the culture of a classroom." —Makai Kellogg, Preschool Teacher, School for Friends, Washington, DC
£14.24
Kumon Publishing North America, Inc Numbers 1-30 Write & Wipe Flash Cards
Book SynopsisOur innovative write and wipe flash cards are specially designed for early learners. They are extra-thick to stand up to repeated and frequent use and include a dry erase marker so children can practice each skill again and again.
£10.44
Mindstretchers Potential of a Puddle: Creating Vision and Values
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
£19.00
Mindstretchers Nurture Through Nature: Working with Children
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
£23.75
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Ideas for Engaging Dads
Book SynopsisThe 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.Children benefit from the sensitive and supportive engagement of both their parents from the earliest of ages, but involving dads can be challenging. This book is designed to provide simple and accessible activities for practitioners looking to engage dads. Both June and Alice work with dads on a daily basis, helping them to understand their contribution to their children's development and longer term educational success. Realising how they can add to what the mums or other carers do in a different but complementary way, and how simple activities can enrich their children's lives, helps strengthen the bond bet
£11.69
Redleaf Press Loose Parts 3: Inspiring Culturally Sustainable
Book SynopsisLoose Parts cross the boundaries of gender, age, abilities, and socioeconomic challenges. Loose Parts 3, the newest addition to the wildly popular Loose Parts series, helps teachers make a conscious effort to create culturally sustainable environments that allow children to grow and to conquer a dynamic world.Over 400 full-colour photographs beautifully illustrate the ongoing need for educational pedagogy that: creates a sense of belonging supports children's identities is culturally responsive and sustainable Loose Parts 3 contains inspiration and guidance on how to create culturally sensitive and culturally sustainable early childhood environments through six key terms: aesthetic, authenticity, equity, dynamic, praxis, and critical reflection. Use your environment to promote a sense of wonder, curiosity and joy, and allow children to explore their identities.*2018 Foreword Reviews Indies Finalist in the Education category.
£44.46
Redleaf Press STEAM Concepts for Infants and Toddlers
Book SynopsisSTEAM is a development and extension of the original STEM efforts with the goal to support innate creativity and innovation that all children possess. This book serves as a platform for educators to observe and facilitate infants' and toddlers' natural curiosities around STEAM concepts. The text discusses tangible, rich STEAM learning environments for children from birth through age two and introduces where this learning can go next as children transition into the preschool years.*2018 Foreword Reviews Indies Finalist in the Education category.
£32.21
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 101 Inclusive and SEN English Lessons: Fun
Book SynopsisCreate an inclusive classroom for all with this resource, full of ideas for engaging and accessible English lessons. Each lesson is tailored to objectives for children working below National Curriculum levels and includes a learning objective, the resources needed, the main activity, a plenary and a consolidation activity to help support children's understanding.When working with children, and especially those with SEN, lessons need to meet their interests as well as their needs by containing visual stimulus and promoting fine and gross motor skills, and the activities in this book have been specifically designed with this in mind. This straightforward and practical book offers you 101 creative classroom activities for teaching English to pupils who are achieving at P Levels 4 - 8, as well as mapping the range of additional skills they will acquire.Trade ReviewBrewer and Bradley's new book should be an essential daily resource for both teachers and TAs working with children with SEND in the inclusive classroom, because these are lessons in which every child can join. This book does exactly what it says in the title. -- Peter Imray, freelance trainer, adviser and writer on special educational needsSimple yet brilliant ideas that are evidence based and have proven results ... For anyone looking to transform their teaching practice to be more inclusive, this is your ultimate guidebook! -- Bavaani Nanthabalan, Executive Headteacher, Netley Primary School & Center for Autism and Robson House PRUA great resource which busy teachers will dip into again and again. The authors are experienced teachers and provide a no-nonsense fast track to some fantastic tried and tested ideas ... An excellent book! -- Adele Devine, special needs teacher, author and co-founder of the multi-award-winning SEN Assist autism softwareTable of ContentsIntroduction. What Do We Mean By Additional Skills? Resources. 1. Starters. 2. Speaking. 3. Listening. 4. Reading. 5. Writing. References.
£15.19
National Association for the Education of Young Children Big Questions for Young Minds: Extending
Book SynopsisQuestions are powerful tools, especially in the classroom. Asking rich, thoughtful questions can spark young children’s natural curiosity and illuminate a whole new world of possibility and insight. But what are “big” questions, and how do they encourage children to think deeply? With this intentional approach—rooted in Bloom’s Taxonomy—teachers working with children ages 3 through 6 will discover how to meet children at their individual developmental levels and stretch their thinking. Featuring contributions from respected names in the field, this bookOffers a foundation for using high-level questions in preschool and kindergarten interest areasProvides tips for getting started and examples of questions at each of the six levels of questioningExplores the use of high-level questions during daily classroom routines and in a variety of contextsRecommends picture books that support the use of high-level questionsIncludes an extensive resource section for teachers and familiesWith the guidance in this book as a cornerstone in your day-to-day teaching practices, learn how to be more intentional in your teaching, scaffold children’s learning, and promote deeper understanding.Trade ReviewFor anyone eager to become more adept at engaging children in meaningful conversations, Big Questions for Young Minds provides a clear and relevant guide to the craft of asking high-level questions to support development of critical thinking skills. Teachers, coaches, mentors, directors, providers of professional development, and families will find this book an invaluable resource. —Polly Smith, Early Childhood Consultant and Mentor of Directors Finally, a resource to help teachers develop and ask questions that encourage children to think, imagine, and generate ideas! Strasser and Bresson show how to build on what children know by asking questions that support rather than derail their play and exploration. This gem of a book should be in every classroom. —Beth Graue, Sorenson Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison Listening, questioning, and learning are essential ingredients to good decision making. This contribution by Strasser and Bresson will help ensure that educators won’t wait until children are in high school before asking them high-level, thought-provoking questions. —Vincent J. Costanza, Superintendent in Residence, Teaching Strategies, LLC As a teacher with more than 15 years of experience in early childhood education, I found this book to be practical, inclusive, and culturally relevant. I highly recommend Big Questions to educators who are looking for a resource that bridges the gap between theory and practice. —Dawn M. Durham, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Passaic, NJTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Using Questions in Classroom Interest Areas Chapter 1: Dramatic Play Area Chapter 2 : Block Area Chapter 3: Mathematics/Manipulatives Area. Chapter 4: A Makerspace in the Science Area Chapter 5: Writing Area Chapter 6: Art Area Part 2: Using Questions During Other Parts of the Daily Routine Chapter 7: Class Meetings Chapter 8: Read-Alouds Chapter 9: Exploring and Making Music Chapter 10: Large Motor Activities Chapter 11: Outdoors Chapter 12: Mealtimes Part 3: More Learning Opportunities with Questions Chapter 13: Supporting Emotional Development During the First Months of School Chapter 14: Kickstarting the School Year: Exploring Change Through Long-Term Studies Chapter 15: Using Featured Materials Chapter 16: Multiday Explorations Chapter 17: Supporting Children’s Understanding About Diversity Chapter 18: Making the Most of Classroom Displays Chapter 19: Documenting Children’s Learning Part 4: Resources References Acknowledgments About the Authors About the Contributors
£33.58
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Things to Do with a Water Tray
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 *
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Things to Do with Squidgy Stuff
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 *
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Little Book of Woodwork
Book SynopsisThis book provides ideas and inspiration for basic woodwork skills for children aged 3-6. Organized into 3 levels of competence: beginning - sanding, using rulers to measure wood; emerging skills - mini hand drill, hammer and nails; developing competence - screw driver, mini hacksaw, advanced - pliers, glue guns. Includes practical advice on tools and how to use them (both real and play/pretend tools), construction materials (where to source and store), safety issues, role of the adult, where to site the woodworking area in the setting, key vocabulary and decorating/painting wood. Children''s physical development as well as knowledge of the world, and mathematical development will all benefit from these activities.
£8.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Ideas for Developing Emotional
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.There has always been emphasis placed on personal, social and emotional education, particularly in the Early Years. Emotionally resilient children are well equipped to deal with the challenges they may face, and this resilience reflects a range of skills, strengths and characteristics acquired and refined throughout one''s life.Over the last ten years, Jillian Harrison-Longworth has planned and delivered a wide range of short but focused activities that can be used to develop aspects of emotional resilience across five key areas: confidence, self-image, self-esteem, perseverance and cooperation. This book contaiTrade ReviewThe book looks fabulous, packed full of activities that are clear to read and understand. -- @Katiesearlyyearsnook * Instagram blogger *
£12.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Understanding Childrens Behaviour
Book SynopsisA thorough exploration of children''s behaviour from a child-centred point of view, showing how children learn to be with others, and strategies practitioners can use to support this development.Many Early Years settings are taking in children for longer periods and at a younger age. However, their day-to-day practice has not necessarily changed and instead leads to the ''management'' of behaviour, rather than investigating why the behaviour is taking place. Through a combination of practice, theory and reflection, leading Early Years education consultant Penny Tassoni explores children''s behaviour from a child-centred point of view. In doing so, she shows how, over time, children learn to be with others and the strategies that adults can use to positively support this development.Understanding Children''s Behaviour is a practical handbook that is accessible and adaptable for Early Years practitioners looking to support children''s behaviour by focusing on their personal
£18.99
National Association for the Education of Young Children Spotlight on Young Children: Observation and
Book SynopsisThe debate surrounding testing and accountability in early childhood education continues, but one thing is universally agreed upon: effective observation and assessment of young children’s learning are critical to supporting their development. Educators balance what they know about child development with observation and assessment approaches that both inform and improve the curriculum. This foundational resource for all educators of children from birth through third grade explores: What observation and assessment are, why to use them, and how Ways to integrate documentation, observation, and assessment into the daily routine Practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive Ways to engage families in observation and assessment processes How to effectively share children’s learning with families, administrators, and others Find inspiration to intentionally develop and implement meaningful, developmentally appropriate observation and assessment practices to build responsive, joyful classrooms.Trade Review"This is a must-have book for both in-service and preservice teachers. It addresses the continuum of observing and assessing children from birth to grade 3, including approaches for children who are dual language learners. With engaging, easy-to-read articles written by various experts in the field, this text is ideal for college courses and makes the challenging task of formative and summative assessment not only understandable but doable." —Holly Seplocha, Professor of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, William Paterson University "This book offers practical strategies and solutions to help teachers of young children embed authentic assessment into daily routines and activities. The considerations for culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment and for children with disabilities, as well as the reflection questions, help professionals apply authentic assessment concepts to the children with whom and the settings in which they work." —Margaret Gillis, Education Researcher, SRI International"Through a wealth of practical ideas and strategies, a strengths-based approach that includes families, and in-depth discussions of assessment methods, this valuable resource makes high-quality assessment an attainable goal for everyone." —Margo Dichtelmiller, Emeritus Professor, Eastern Michigan University"The process of assessment, including observation and documentation, is critical in assuring that teaching and learning are unequivocally linked. This collection of articles provides many perspectives and strategies for ongoing, authentic assessment in the early childhood classroom." —Alison Maher, Teacher Education Director, Boulder Journey School
£17.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Perfectly Peculiar Pets
Book Synopsis''Playful, rhythmic and often gigglishly silly'' RED READING HUB''A perfect book for reading aloud'' PARENTS IN TOUCHFrom armadillos, flamingos and umbrella birds to quokkas and iguanas, Elli Woollard presents a lovely collection of poems for younger children about pets which are just a little bit peculiar... Filled with fun rhymes, quirky black-and-white illustrations and exotic animals, this book is perfect for reading aloud. Some poems are hilarious, some are gruesome and some will make you want to wash your hair, but there''s sure to be a pet poem here for every child and adult alike. With a poem for every letter of the alphabet and tips for children writing their own rhymes, this is the perfect book for budding young poets aged 3+.Trade ReviewPlayful, rhythmic and often gigglishly silly, there's sure to be a pet poem or several for every young child in this assortment of Elli's. * Red Reading Hub *It's a perfect book for reading aloud, with something to appeal to everyone. At the end of the book, there are some really practical suggestions to encourage children to write their own poems. * Parents in Touch *
£7.59
Zondervan The Beginners Bible Preschool Math Workbook
Book SynopsisThis fun and engaging, four-color workbook from The Beginner’s Bible, the bestselling Bible storybook brand of our time, with more than 25 million products sold, is filled with activities designed to help little ones practice numbers, number concepts, and fine motor skills while learning more about their favorite Bible stories and characters.
£10.79
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Ideas for Circle Time
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.Circle time stimulates learning in all areas of development from the improvement of social skills and positive relationships to encouraging children to listen to each other within a caring and respectful environment. Judith Harries brings together creative ideas for circle time where learning can be shared and music and drama can be enjoyed.The book includes circle time activities and games that cover all of the Early Learning Goals through the sharing of thoughts, feelings and experiences. It can also be used across the curriculum, including helping children with literacy and mathematics thr
£12.99
Brookes Publishing Co Early Social-Emotional Development: Your Guide to
Book SynopsisThis book equips early childhood educators and service providers with tools to support emerging social-emotional development and positive behavior in the first five years of life. It begins by providing an overview of social-emotional development, including how this development is intertwined with other areas of growth, environmental influences, and short- and long-term child outcomes. The educator's influential role is discussed within the context of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework and the Pyramid Model. Guiding principles and specific, research-based strategies for supporting children's success are presented, with numerous specific examples of how to foster healthy social-emotional development and adaptive behavior in center- and home-based settings.The final chapters discuss how teachers and service providers can overcome potential roadblocks to implementing PBIS, build and maintain positive relationships with families, and ensure good communication, consistency, and shared accountability across support networks. Included are numerous examples and vignettes, textboxes on collaborating with families, quotes from parents and educators, and supplemental exercises.These elements, along with the author's direct, user-friendly approach, make this content highly accessible for early childhood personnel seeking practical, engaging ways to support early social-emotional growth.
£29.71
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Ideas for Making Music
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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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Time to Care
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 needs a little help from time to time, so it's important that children learn how to care for others. This charming book demonstrates to children how they can show they care, such as by helping out at home and saying please and thank you. It explains that all living things need caring for, including plants and animals.Through simple-to-read text and delightful full-colour illustrations, Time to Care explores situations when caring for others is really important, such as when another person is hurt or upset. Sometimes, caring for someone might just mean watching and listening. This book wi
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Redleaf Press Creating a Reggio-Inspired STEM Environment for
Book SynopsisIn Creating a Reggio-Inspired STEM Environment for Young Children, the newest addition in the Redleaf Press Quick Guide series, award-winning educator Vicki Carper Bartolini offers practical suggestions and resources for rethinking your early learning environment with a focus on STEM, using the Reggio Emilia approach lens honoring a student-centered, self-guided curriculum based on principles of respect, responsibility, and community through exploration and play.Creating a Reggio-Inspired STEM Environment for Young Children will inspire teachers and give them steps that they can take tomorrow after reading the book. Includes snapshot case studies of three programs that have brought their STEM environments to life.
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Redleaf Press Loose Parts 4: Inspiring 21st Century Learning
Book SynopsisIn the newest installment of the popular, award-winning Loose Parts series, Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky focus on family engagement and competency building. With inspiring full-color photographs Loose Parts 4 is organized around competencies and life skills children need for success in the future: knowingness engagement risk connections leadership innovative thinking creativity Lisa and Miriam explain the value of loose parts, detail how to integrate loose parts into the environment and children’s play, and specifically focus on loose parts for children in family environments—helping educators engage families and extend learning beyond the classroom.Trade Review“This book brings back memories of my own open-ended play as a child and explains how this type of play builds the skills needed for becoming successful adults. It provides a wonderful combination of practicality and theory. It could be highly useful for teachers, families and those who develop policy.” —Julie Powers, professor, University of Hawaii Maui College, author of Parent Engagement in Early Learning and co-author of Nature-Based Learning for Young Children “Loose Parts 4 provides parents and families with simple, accessible, inspiring and creative inspiration to help their children experience the skills needed for success in more than just their education, but throughout their entire life. I highly recommend Loose Parts 4, and all the other Loose Parts series, for all educators to keep their practice fresh, inspired and filled with wonder for both themselves and the children.” —Mary Muhs, department Chair, Early Childhood Education, Rasmussen College- Twin Cities Office and author of Family Engagement in Early Childhood Settings “Lisa and Miriam have taken mountains of research and magically condensed it and made it relevant to all who have young children. Their introductory chapter is the best summary of research for the whole child that I have come across. They put all the articles, studies, and thinking into simple and understandable language. I loved this book.” —Robin Chappele Thompson, PhD, co-author of StoryMaking, and director of early learning in Manatee County school district “A book bursting with inspiration on how parents and educators supporting families can repurpose and upcycle the materials found in the home to create powerful play experiences. The authors encourage us to look for the simple and open-ended materials right inside our cupboards to create play spaces that help unleash the child’s creative spirit and foster 21st century skills.” —Michelle Kay Compton, MA, co-author of StoryMaking, and early specialist in the Manatee school district
£37.95
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Ideas for Exploring Shape and
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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Redleaf Press Discovering the Culture of Childhood
Book SynopsisUnderstand early childhood as a unique culture to improve the quality of care provided to children.View the culture of childhood through a whole new lens. Identify age-based bias and expand your outlook on and understanding of early childhood as a culture. Examine various elements of childhood culture: language, belief economics, arts, and social structure to understand children’s dispositions of questioning, engagement, and cooperation.
£21.56
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic ideas for Sharing and Playing
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 Sharing and Playing introduces children to the concept of sharing and supports practitioners with lots of ideas for sharing through play. Sharing is an essential skill for children to learn and this simple text has activity ideas for both indoors and outdoors, helping children to share their talk and thoughts as well as their belongings. For young children and those children who are not used to sharing they need to be introduced to the concept in a meaningful way, which is going to make them willing to share, as they are keen to achieve the ultimate rewTrade 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. ...The child-focused activities in this book are based on familiar activities but they have been given an extra twist by making them collaborative. * www.parentsintouch.co.uk *Any learning environment, home, classroom, nursery or staff room would be all the richer for having a set of these books on their shelves for reference. * Early Years Educator *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Ideas to Captivate Boys
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.You only need to watch children to know that boys and girls learn differently! It's not that girls don't like to be outdoors, to get messy or to be noisily active, they do they are just able control their muscles at a younger age, so they can sit, watch and listen to adults more easily. They can also manipulate materials and tools such as pencils (called fine motor skills) earlier than many boys, so they are ready for the reading and writing activities in school. But we must resist the temptation to think that boys are not as good as girls they are just different. Their skills aTrade ReviewAny learning environment, home, classroom, nursery or staff room would be all the richer for having a set of these books on their shelves for reference. * Early Years Educator *
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Ideas for Mark Making
Book SynopsisThe 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.Children are naturally drawn to making marks. Long before they pick up a pencil or a paintbrush, they will experiment with making marks using hands, fingers, feet etc. as well as various found objects that they come across in day-to-day life. For children to become really confident and secure mark makers we need to provide them with lots of different opportunities with a variety of exciting mark making resources in many different contexts. Alistair Bryce-Clegg has collected together a whole host of ideas for different mark making utensils, as well as exploring numerous substances and surfaces that children can make marks on. Some of the ideas will support children to create their own ''masterpieces'' while others will encourage them to make marks with other children in a group. As with all Alistair''s ideas, ''engaging children'' comes top of his list as when children are engaged they make the biggest steps forward on the road to writing and have the most fun!
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Ideas for Fearless Play
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.Fearless play is a key element in developing a child''s confidence, extending their limits, and helping them learn to assess risks and manage situations. This book is full of fun and colourful ideas for facilitating fearless play in early years settings. The variety of activities means there''s something for every child to enjoy, ranging from basket making to mud racing.Each idea is targeted to help children face new challenges and explore the world around them, as well as helping to establish motor skills, coordination, and body awareness. A perfect resource for busy early years pracTrade ReviewThis book is packed with ideas for helping children to manage situations, to develop confidence in their own physical abilities and decision making processes * EYE *... an indispensable resource. * Teach Early Years *
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Ideas for Block Play
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. Block play stimulates learning in all areas of development: intellectual, physical, social, emotional and communication as well as early maths and literacy. In this book, experienced author and practitioner Judit Horvath has put together a variety of exciting and challenging ideas that cover them all. Some activities include cheap, easily sourced props such as play dough, pebbles, fairy lights and flowers to capture the children's imaginations, while others prompt more challenging block play to encourage the development and understanding of complex patterns, such as classifying, sequencing, counting, fractions and
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Ideas for Exploring Food
Book SynopsisThe 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.Children have a natural curiosity towards real life procedures and being involved in cooking and all of its preparation activities has proven to stimulate young minds throughout history. By preparing simple meals together from scratch, children will naturally develop the love of good, healthy food, whilst it can also tackle the issue of fussy eaters, who are far more likely to try something they've prepared themselves. Based on Judit's sound practice as a qualified teacher and baker, having taken part in local and national conferences, she has gathered together a varied collection of activity
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LDA Time to Talk A Programme to Develop Oral and
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National Association for the Education of Young Children Embracing Math: Cultivating a Mindset for
Book SynopsisEnhance your own comfort level with math in order to develop and implement a rich math program through the lens of emergent learning while increasing children’s interest, confidence, and success in mathematics. This book provides a strong pedagogical discussion with relevant, easy-to-implement examples of how to cultivate a learning space for complex exploratory math learning without textbooks or worksheets. Be inspired to reflect upon your curriculum through a mathematical lens and to see the potential for math learning in all aspects of your program. Educators will easily relate to this collection of math-related topics told from the perspective of a teacher who was initially nervous about her ability to teach math to young children and her journey to becoming a more confident teacher of math.Trade ReviewEmbracing Math is a valuable resource to help teachers find and use the math that is all around us in their early childhood classrooms. Not only does it include many specific examples, it also provides a strong conceptual framework about exploring and embedding math through questions, conversations, and inquiries. — Mary Hynes-Berry, Coauthor of Where’s the Math? and Faculty, Erikson Institute and Early Math CollaborativeThis is just the resource I need to bring my math instruction to the next level. My students and I will definitely be exploring, learning, and having fun with math this upcoming school year! — William Breeman, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher, San José Unified School DistrictPecaski McLennan openly acknowledges how her own mathematical identity impacted that of her students. She shows readers that by embracing math and seeing it everywhere, we can provide children with rich opportunities for mathematics teaching and learning. — Toni Galassini, Curriculum and Instruction Specialist, Chicago Public Schools Office of Early Childhood EducationPecaski McLennan draws from many sources of inspiration and includes a wide range of meaningful activities for children’s engagement with mathematics, from interactions with natural objects to the foundations of computer coding. Each chapter includes ways to encourage and leverage children’s natural curiosity by assisting them in making connections to mathematics in the world around them in structured and unstructured ways. This book supports emerging mathematicians in an age-appropriate and effective manner. — Andrew M. Tyminski, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, Clemson UniversityThis book offers a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to exploring mathematics with young children that integrates mathematics with science, literacy, and art. Pecaski McLennan’s suggestions for engaging in meaningful, story-based precoding activities to support computational thinking, spatial reasoning, and number sense are particularly noteworthy and relevant! — Ashley Lewis Presser, Research Scientist, Education Development CenterMath is everywhere, and the earlier young children see its power in their daily lives, the more likely they are to explore it instead of fear it. This book shows us how to raise our next generation to embrace and excel at math. — Laura Overdeck, Founder and President, Bedtime MathTable of ContentsTable of Contents: Introduction Part 1: Exploring Math with Open-Ended Materials and Strategies Chapter 1: Unexpected Treasure: How Real and Recycled Objects Inspire Thinking and Learning Chapter 2: Ten Fun Activities to Engage Children in Subitizing Chapter 3: Using Children’s Names to Build Number Sense Chapter 4: Playing with Shapes Using Pentominoes Chapter 5: Creating Coding Stories and Games Part 2: Embedding Math in All Areas of the Classroom Chapter 6: Making Math Meaningful for Young Children Chapter 7: Integrated Math in Learning Centers Chapter 8: Connecting Math Concepts with Literacy Experiences Coauthored by Erin Keith Chapter 9: Math Learning—and a Touch of Science—in the Outdoor World Chapter 10: Mathematical Masterpieces: Exploring Math Through Art Chapter 11: Easy Ways to Integrate Math in the Gym and Beyond Part 3: Scaffolding Mathematical Inquiry Chapter 12: Classroom Bird Feeding: Giving Flight to Children’s Imaginations Chapter 13: “Paper Shoes Aren’t for Dancing!” Children’s Explorations of Music and Movement Through Inquiry Coauthored by Jennifer Bombardier Chapter 14: Mitten Measurement: Inspiring Rich Math Inquiry Through Children’s Books Chapter 15: Counting Kindness: How a Food Drive Inspired Rich Mathematical Thinking Appendix: Reproducible Resources for Families References Resources Acknowledgments About the Author
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Practical Pre-School Books The EYFS Inspection in practice Your step by step
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Teachers' College Press Powerful Literacy in the Montessori Classroom
Book SynopsisTeaching reading successfully requires deep knowledge of the reading process and development, as well as the implementation of impactful reading instruction and differentiation. This book aligns Montessori didactic materials and pedagogy, developed over a century ago, with current research on reading development.Trade Review"This book is clearly written and well-supported by concrete examples of materials and implementation strategies that are directly aligned with current research findings. It is especially useful for teachers in Montessori settings. However, the ideas are universal and could easily find effective implementation in traditional classrooms should the appropriate materials be available."—Teachers College RecordTable of Contents Contents (Tentative) Foreword by Daniel Willingham and Trisha Thompson-Willingham Welcome Preface Acknowledgments 1. Montessori Education Dr. Maria Montessori Growth of Montessori Education Montessori Materials and the Prepared Environment The Montessori Educator's Approach to Instruction 2. Science of Reading Overview Structured Literacy Seminal Research Simple View of Reading Hollis Scarborough's Reading Rope Considering the Montessori Curriculum and Alignment to the Science of Reading (SoR) Literature Part I: Word Recognition Chapter 3: Phonological Awareness Science of Reading—Phonological Awareness Phonological Awareness in the Montessori Classroom Additional SoR Phonological Awareness Activities 4. Decoding Science of Reading—Decoding Decoding in the Montessori Classroom Additional SoR Decoding Activities 5. Sight Recognition Science of Reading—Sight Recognition Sight Recognition in the Montessori Classroom Additional SoR Sight Recognition Activities Part II: Language Comprehension Overview Chapter 6: Background Knowledge Science of Reading—Background Knowledge Background Knowledge in a Montessori Classroom Additional SoR Background Knowledge Activities 7. Vocabulary Science of Reading—Vocabulary Vocabulary in a Montessori Classroom Additional SoR Vocabulary Activities 8. Language Structures Science of Reading—Language Structures Language Structures in a Montessori Classroom Additional SoR Language Structures Activities 9. Verbal Reasoning Science of Reading—Verbal Reasoning Verbal Reasoning in a Montessori Classroom Additional SoR Verbal Reasoning Activities 10. Literacy Knowledge Science of Reading—Literacy Knowledge Literacy Knowledge in a Montessori Classroom Additional SoR Literacy Knowledge Activities 11. Conclusion Scientific Thinking, Discourse, and Advocacy to Improve the Lives of Children References Index About the Authors
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Jonny Lamberts Bear and Bird Try Try Again
Book SynopsisA delightful picture book with an encouraging story that shows little ones about the importance of perseverance.DK invites you on a fun-filled adventure with Bear and Bird, two best friends with hearts of gold, as they set out to teach young readers the importance of not giving up when things get difficult.Join Bear and his best friend Bird, as they embark on their next exciting adventure. Bear, with the help of Bird, has decided he wants to learn how to ride a bike. But Bear usually walks everywhere, so he needs to learn how to persevere when trying something new, even if he doesn''t get it right the first time!With captivating and comical illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this picture book is sure to enchant its little readers and gently introduces toddlers to a lifelong skill: persevering and not giving up.A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, this pretty picture book features:
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Early Years Handbook for Students and
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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Taylor & Francis Using a PersonCentred Approach in Early Years
Book SynopsisUsing a Person-Centred Approach in Early Years Practice reflects on the principles of person-centred counselling, developed by Carl Rogers. It guides students and practitioners to use this approach within the sphere of early childhood education, providing radical new ways of promoting emotions, emotional regulation and well-being.This accessible resource reveals how a therapeutic approach with a humanistic perspective can be understood and woven into early years professional practice by practitioners themselves. Exploring how educators can be supportive through empathy, understanding and congruent in developing relationships, this text provides: an overview and rationale to using a person-centred approach its association to emotions, health and well-being the role of therapeutic play in early years communities, from child, parents and wider team how a person-centred approach can impact leadership and teamwork its increaTable of Contents1. Person-Centred Principles: A Rogerian Approach and Principles 2. Person-Centred Practice: Therapeutic Play and Supporting Emotional Well-Being in Early Years Practice 3. Person-Centred Care: An Emotional Pedagogy with Young Children 4. Person-Centred Support: Supervision in Early Years Practice 5. Person-Centred Planning: Teamwork and Leadership in Early Years Practice 6. Person-Centred Thinking and Listening: Parent Partnership in Early Years Practice 7. Person-Centred Approach: An Inclusive Approach 8. An End Note of Theory to Practice
£25.64
Guilford Publications Early Literacy Instruction and Intervention Third
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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Mama Makes Books Playtime!: A high-contrast fold-out tummy time
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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