Early childhood care and education

This book is based on the power of stories to support children in all areas of their lives.

This book examines four main areas of music in early childhood: the traditions of music for young children, their capacities for music, the way they make music with others, and constructed and mediated musical childhoods.

This book brings together Steiner's philosophical, biodynamic and cultural contributions to education, where 'spirit' and 'soul' are the creative elements in human evolution.

Largely as a result of social policies and cultural factors, the Nordic countries continually score high in lifestyle measures, quality of life and children's outcomes.

This book presents an analysis of the impact of the social crisis on the well-being of children and adolescents in Europe.

This book provides a wide spectrum of research on young children's humor and illuminates the depth and complexity of humor development in children from birth through age 8 and beyond.

This book investigates the position of young children's self-determination within a range of social contexts, such as education, social care, mass-media, health, politics, law and the family.

This volume explores transgender children and internalized body normalization in early childhood education settings, steeped in critical methodologies including post-structuralism, queer theory, and feminist approaches.

This book provides an interdisciplinary framework for school intervention into child and adolescent maltreatment, highlighting the unique potential for schools to identify and mitigate the long-term impacts of childhood trauma on children's educational well-being.

This book explores the distinctive theoretical and methodological features associated with conducting ethical and respectful research with young families, along with its unique considerations and challenges.

While few could dispute the need for Environmental and Sustainability Education (ESE) for children and young people, this book explores the problems inherent in this educational practice.

La petite enfance constitue une période clé pour favoriser la réussite scolaire de l'enfant.

Préface de Gilles Julien, pédiatredisque compact inclusUne voix fredonne, un sourire jaillitUn son retentit, un visage s’illumineUne mélodie résonne, un corps s’animeDes rythmes rebondissent, une oreille s’éveilleUn bébé s’épanouit, un adulte revit.

Best-selling author and qualified early years teacher Sue Cowley looks at the way that behavior develops during the earliest years of a child s life, exploring how babies and young children learn behaviors and move from co-regulation to self-regulation.

This volume explores the potentials and perspectives upon educational diplomacy,promoting a better mutual understanding on the European and the Chinesetraditions and their visions for the future.

With the introduction of the new Early Years Foundation Stage in 2008, practitioners need to be able to meet the needs of all young children in the six areas of learning - one of which is communication, language and literacy.

Includes CD-Rom`This book is highly recommended for all practitioners interested in improving their practice in developing young children's communication and language.

Citizenship education equips children with the skills necessary to play an active part in society and act as socially and morally responsible citizens.

'A much needed book that uniquely brings together policy and practice in early childhood education and care across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

Includes CD-Rom These games will be invaluable for those working with small groups of young people who find it difficult to behave and co-operate with their peers.

Focusing on the period from birth to school, this book is about babies' and young children's feelings, their learning; and the ways in which the adults in their lives can support their emotional, social and cognitive development.

`In its third edition.

'I believe that [this book] could be of value to practitioners working with birth-five year olds, heads or managers of nurseries, health professionals or students who wish to gain an overview of this subject.

`This original and fascinating approach to children's movement development is highly recommended reading for tutors, practitioner and students alike' - Under Five`Movement and Dance in Early Childhood offers a clear and accessible entry into the world of movement and dance and the possibilities that exist for children, their families and the wider educational community' - Every Child`Eminently readable and accessible.

Teaching and Learning Communication, Language and Literacy is a comprehensive guide to the teaching and learning of communication, language and literacy in the foundation stage (3-5 years).

This book deals with the key professional issues faced by students on teacher training courses and practising primary teachers.

`This book gives a thorough, detailed account of mentoring, with accompanying case studies which will be invaluable to anyone undertaking the role.

'An excellent resource for all those working with young children.

'Theresa's book is full of lots of inspiring, practical, 'how to go about it ideas' coupled with thought provoking and sometimes challenging comments and views.

'I found this book to be very useful and would recommend it to all infant teachers, especially those working with children with special needs.

`It is an easy read, and a really useful resource for all levels of early years staff, focusing on key areas such as social, language and self-esteem skills in young children.

`This book achieves what it sets out to do - provide clear guidance to parents and professionals on key aspects of movement in the early years.

'Every Day a Good Day is an excellent classroom management tool for newly qualified early years practitioners.

`Planning Educational Visits for the Early Years is full of advice on how to make visits enjoyable learning opportunities as well as great fun.

`As someone with an interest in emotional literacy and in developing emotional literacy work in schools, I found this book an impressive resource.

Most children engage with a range of popular cultural forms outside of school.

`This book is useful for students and lecturers of early childhood.

This book looks at the challenges of restructuring services and working with people with different training and working practices.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) came into force in September 2008 and established a framework for providing learning, development and care for children from birth to five.

Students on Early Years placements face many challenges, from understanding the Early Years Foundation Stage, to coping with the immediate needs of individual children.

Students on Early Years placements face many challenges, from understanding the Early Years Foundation Stage, to coping with the immediate needs of individual children.

To attain EYPS, candidates must demonstrate that they can establish fair, respectful, trusting and constructive relationships with children.

To achieve EYPS, candidates must understand the Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS), and how to put it into practice.

To achieve EYPS, candidates must understand the Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS), and how to put it into practice.

This book looks at the challenges of restructuring services and working with people with different training and working practices.

This book supports students on foundation degrees and degrees in Early Years and Early Childhood Studies that have a work-based element.

This book supports students on foundation degrees and degrees in Early Years and Early Childhood Studies that have a work-based element.

Understanding Decision-Making in Educational Contexts presents 'problem cases' confronting school leaders in real settings, and illustrates the multiple approaches that school leaders draw upon to navigate complex and challenging decision-making contexts.

Understanding Decision-Making in Educational Contexts presents 'problem cases' confronting school leaders in real settings, and illustrates the multiple approaches that school leaders draw upon to navigate complex and challenging decision-making contexts.