Description
Book SynopsisThis book is about Gabby, an inquisitive girl who leads her own learning very effectively with support from the adults in her life. The author, her grandmother, draws on seven years of data from diaries, photos and Gabbyâs own writing to consider her development and learning when cared for by both her parents and grandparents. Gabby builds on her experiences with her Latvian mother, English father and her elder sister as she faces and deals with transitions as she grows up.
The chapters are presented in a chronological order as a ârunning recordâ going from 0-1 year right through to 6-7 years and can be analysed through a range of theories and frameworks. With chapters considering theory and the data separately the reader can reach their own conclusions on child development before exploring the authorâs analyses. Each chapter also considers the relevance of Ofstedâs Intent, Implementation and Impact framework and other theories and schemas.
This book about one child's ear
Table of ContentsImportant Events
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Gabby’s First Year: Making Relationships including Attachment Theory – Physical Development – Cognitive Development
Chapter 2 – From 1-2 years: Receptive and Expressive Language – Understanding the Effects of Her Actions – Beginning to Play Symbolically
Chapter 3 – From 2-3 years: The Terrific Twos – Starting Nursery in the Baby Nest – Separation and Loss – Emerging Friendships
Chapter 4 - From 3-4 years: Starting the Big Nursery – Forming firm friendships – Wider Experiences
Chapter 5 – From 4-5 years: Visiting Latvia – Role Play - Starting School, Settling and Gaining Confidence– Visiting Tenerife – Face timing cousins in Australia
Chapter 6 – From 5-6 years: Questions – Games – Being Teacher – Locating Events in Time
Chapter 7 – From 6-7 years: Becoming a Proficient Swimmer – Seriating – Time and Duration – Reading for Pleasure – Being Teacher
Concluding Thoughts
