If you work in the early years, you have probably heard of Montessori and Bronfenbrenner - but have you heard of Bavolek, Fisher or Page? Contemporary theorists and theories of early childhood learning have much to teach us. It is often forgotten that this learning is still evolving and that new voices are joining the discussion every year. This ......
Myke Mollards beautifully drawn and coloured illustrations and engaging text, delivered with a cinematic punch, bring kids up close and personal with 150+ of the most magnificent and charismatic birds of prey found around the world. Readers will understand these creatures better and learn how to help preserve their environments for the future.
The development of spoken language underpins all seven areas of learning and development in the EYFS. This book supports those studying the Early Years and Early Childhood to explore the wide range of issues and factors that impact on children's communication and language development. In all chapters, students are supported to consider real life ......
Embracing a multi-modal approach to early literacy, this textbook supports students as aspiring early years professionals with their understanding of early reading for under-fives and the critical links to language, literacy, and learning. This book looks at early literacy in all its forms including mark-making, sharing stories, making music and covers the breadth of literacy learning opportunities that take place outdoors and in museums, art galleries and more. With chapters on phonics, the deficit model, digital literacies and storytelling, this book is packed with everything you need to support you on your degree and help you to develop into a literacy advocate for under-fives. This key text features individual chapter overviews that enable you to review and rethink, activities that bring theory into practice, and engaging case studies to provoke deeper thought. With reflection points, and 'review and rethinking pedagogy' sections, this interactive book emphasises the importance of engaging young children with early literacy activities.
This accessible guide to child development is for students of degrees and foundation degrees in Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and related disciplines and for early years practitioners. *Introduces the context of child development *Develops an understanding of development and of how early years practitioners can support this *Explores the biological/social debate, and the importance of holistic development *Examines factors affecting development and includes a chapter on reflective practice *Considers the complexity of children's development and argues that is is not always a straight forward progression This fifth edition: *is updated in line with the new EYFS and the updated Development Matters; *is updated to include child development learning from 0-8 *includes up-to-date guidance on assessment processes in the Early Years; *includes a new section with key knowledge on well known theories of child development.
An informative book about some of the cutest animals on the planet
A book full cuteness The cutest animals! This sixth book in the NatureCulture Series introduces us to some of the most adorable animals of the world. Learn a bit more about these cuddly and fluffy beasts. About the book This delightful book teaches children (plus parents and teachers) more about some of the most pretty-looking animals ......
A book about earsEars that hear! This fourth book in the NatureCulture Series introduces us 24 different animals with their spectacular ways of hearing.The animals are illustrated in a way that most (visible) ears, holes or cavities are shown. About the bookThis edition shows children (also including parents and teachers) more about one of the ......
Easter is arriving soon and Cow wants to make an Easter Tree. But how is she going to do that? She is only a little cow, not the Easter Bunny! Come and see if Cow will get her tree, with the help of all her animal friends. A lovely "Booml style" Easter story and the perfect gift for any Easter basket. Recognizable illustrations and easy to ......
