Play is an underlying theme of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) but it is often a challenge for practitioners to provide a play based curriculum.
Managing the behaviour of young children can be a real challenge, this book provides you with 100 tried and tested ideas for the long, medium and short term.
'Nurturing, supportive and calming' - Izzy Judd'This book offers mothers everywhere the empowerment they so deserve' - Laura BrandLearn to embrace your instincts and approach motherhood with confidence, because there is no 'right way', only what's right for you and your baby.
Everything you need to know about how to best raise, educate and guide Generation Alpha (born 2010-24) - the most materially endowed and technologically literate generation ever - to help them live their best life.
Knowledge under Construction investigates how young children develop spatial, geometric, and scientific thinking skills-particularly those associated with architecture.
This book synthesizes concepts, findings, and best practices for a complete guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating social and emotional education (SEE) programs.
Highly regarded experts review the state of the art in cognitive strategy research with an emphasis on the transition from laboratory to educational contexts.
Drawing on years of practical experience Nanny Smith will help every parent and every baby through this potentially traumatic time to enjoy the ease of life without nappies.
This accessible introduction to the history of early childhood education emphasises the role of history and philosophy in early childhood practice today.
This accessible introduction to the history of early childhood education emphasises the role of history and philosophy in early childhood practice today.
'Developing Early Literacy presents an interesting range of literacy-related topics which address issues of current importance to early years practice and, in places, question current thinking.
'This informative and wide-ranging book argues persuasively for the value of multiple perspectives, both international and disciplinary, in the study and practice of early childhood education, because they feed our imaginations and provoke us to think.
'Developing Early Literacy presents an interesting range of literacy-related topics which address issues of current importance to early years practice and, in places, question current thinking.
'This informative and wide-ranging book argues persuasively for the value of multiple perspectives, both international and disciplinary, in the study and practice of early childhood education, because they feed our imaginations and provoke us to think.
In the early years sector all practitioners are now expected to engage in work-based research, as a means of improving practice and demonstrating leadership.
By exploring the key issues, arguments and messages that exist in the field this book provides an international, comparative look at aspects of early childhood education and care.
By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years.
Designed to facilitate professional development and critical reflection in the leadership of services for children and families, this book will enhance the understanding of readers from a range of disciplines and at varying levels of study.
'The book gives excellent insight of current Early Years topics by covering international educational approaches and discussing the need to professionalise the sector.
Working with Babies and Children is essential for all who work with children under three due to its combination of theory and practice, clear writing, and pedagogical material.
