Developing Learning in Early Childhood shows how adults can support children and actively help them develop their learning in early childhood. Drawing on traditional approaches and recent research and theories, Tina Bruce effectively demonstrates the need for a balance between the biological and socio-cultural aspects of the development of ......
`Laurie Makin's and Marian Whitehead's book on How to Develop Children's Literacy stands out from the usual guides on child development and learning. The language is accessible and engaging. The text is empowering rather than condescending in tone and in content. Teacher trainees and people working with children, including parents, who are ......
Activities for 3 to 7 Year Olds to Do before, During and after Circle Time
Written for anyone using Circle Time with 3 to 7 year olds, this book sets out strategies and activities for making the most out of Circle Time sessions. Pre and post-activities are included, to encourage children to focus on the content of Circle Time as a way of sharing their work, ideas and thoughts. The book provides 11 different themes that can be linked to PSHCE, ranging from Caring for Others to Keeping Safe. Each theme provides: o aims o Circle Time activities o Draw and Talk o follow-up activities and suggestions for display o resources o reflections and evaluations. Margaret Collins is a former headteacher of infant and first schools. She is now Senior Visiting Fellow in the School of Education at the University of Southampton. She researches children's perceptions of health education topics, writes teaching materials for children, books and articles on PSHE.
`Laurie Makin's and Marian Whitehead's book on How to Develop Children's Literacy stands out from the usual guides on child development and learning. The language is accessible and engaging. The text is empowering rather than condescending in tone and in content. Teacher trainees and people working with children, including parents, who are ......
This study of 12 nurseries in Italy, Spain and the UK, examines how they are organized, who works in them and which children attend them. It explores what staff think about the work they are doing and traces how these views are put into action, and how they affect the children. It also explores what contribution the context and location of the nurseries makes to their practice. The author compares her observations of daily practice in these nurseries, drawing conclusions about the values and practices which support "good" nursery provision.
Effective Early Learning discusses criteria and methodologies for evaluating and improving the quality of learning from birth to 7 years. The editors draw on the experience of practitioners involved in the Effective Early Learning Research Project, developed to support early learning wherever young children are, whether in education, care, social services, health, voluntary sector, private sector, or state sector. The book shows how to evaluate practice and create action plans for improvement. It presents a variety of case studies, including: a family centre; an LEA nursery unit; a workplace nursery; an LEA nursery class; an inner city reception class in a primary school; private day nurseries; a social services day nursery; Each example is accompanied by a set of questions which highlight important features of the research process, and suggest ways in which early years practitioners can examine and reflect on their own practice.
`This is an excellent book which should be in every playgroup and nursery school' - Nursery World The National Curriculum, although not applicable to children under five, highlights the significance of education in the earliest years. Unless secure foundations for learning are established these children are unable to benefit from a statutory educational programme. Despite this, the complexity of nursery teaching remains largely unrecognised; provision continues to be under-resourced in many parts of the country, and some of our youngest children are being offered an inappropriate curriculum which falls short of high quality nursery practice. Even the best intentions are not enough unless they are accompanied by an understanding of the development of young children and how this can be assisted and enriched. The Second Edition of this widely used book blends a practical approach to nursery work with a consideration of research which highlights the best practices. It will be of great benefit to everyone in pre-school education.
Drawing and Painting has been revised to reflect recent developments in early childhood education, in developmental psychology and in our understanding of children's development in the arts. John Matthews shows how this new model of children's development in visual representation has important implications for education. Also examined is ......
In this unique and innovative book on movement and dance development from birth to eight years, the author draws on her depth of knowledge and practical experience in helping children to become skilled, creative and imaginative in a wide range of movement-oriented activities. Movement and Dance in Early Childhood seeks to help early childhood ......
