Description
Book SynopsisEssential reading for all Reception and Year One teachers, presenting a clear and practical map for effective transition to support children''s emotional, social and academic development.
Bestselling author Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg presents a clear map to support children as they move from the Early Years into Key Stage 1. Helping children make the transition into Year One is a challenge. When done well it can have a significant impact on children's social, emotional and academic development, but when done badly it can set some children's development back by up to a year. Dr Bryce-Clegg is determined to help practitioners conquer this challenge.
Having been involved in a number of transition projects that specifically focus on children''s development throughout this period, Alistair draws upon his experience in this book. Packed full of practical ideas to help practitioners to plan for and create an effective learning environment that promotes high levels of att
Trade Review
This book is an essential resource for all Key Stage One teachers as it offers insight into how early years children learn and what strategies should continue into later years. Beyond simply continuity, this book advocates a practical and discover based curriculum which is so vital to the development and engagement of young minds. * Martin Burrett @ICTmagic, UKEdChat Magazine * This book is a must read for Year One teachers and SLT, but also Reception teachers. It is an easy read that you can pick up and dip into. * Kirsty Hughes, EYFS leader, Reading Rocks * Crucially, the book focuses on the emotional well-being of the pupils going through a transition into KS1, creating a healthy and effective learning environment, promoting high levels of attainment in Year 1 based on the effective principles of Early Years practice. This book will be of use for primary school teachers, especially those working in Key Stage 1, and school leaders who want to support young pupils entering Year 1, looking to ensure that the transition process goes as smoothly as possible for all children. * UKEdChat * ...packed with practical ideas to help practitioners plan for and create an effective learning environment. * Primary Teach *
Table of Contents
1. A developmentally appropriate curriculum / 2. Building on what they know / 3. Continuous provision / 4. Continuing the provision for learning / 5. Planning for continuous provision / 6. An EYFS environment in Year One / 7. Learning and teaching in Year One / 8. Effective transition: a case study / 9. A transition diary
