Pre-school and kindergarten

First published in 1983, Helping Young Children with Behaviour Difficulties aims to help all teachers involved with groups of young children to deal constructively with any behaviour problems they may encounter in their daily work.

Constructed around powerful stories of maternal agency, care and emotion, this novel volume conceptualises the primary homework experience as a social and relational practice and act of mothering, thereby raising wider questions about parental involvement in education, families' agency in school practices, and the broader implications for policy.

In the modern history of the United States, investment in the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics has resulted in a rich variety of education innovations (programs, practices, models, and technologies).

Increasing numbers of children find it a challenge to stay focused on a task and follow even simple instructions in the classroom.

Increasing numbers of children find it a challenge to stay focused on a task and follow even simple instructions in the classroom.

Constructed around powerful stories of maternal agency, care and emotion, this novel volume conceptualises the primary homework experience as a social and relational practice and act of mothering, thereby raising wider questions about parental involvement in education, families' agency in school practices, and the broader implications for policy.

Focused Portfolios offers an innovative method to accurately document children's growth and development by observing them in the midst of their everyday activities.

Immerse children who experience a rough start in life in the highest quality of care.

Immerse children who experience a rough start in life in the highest quality of care.

Do children in your classroom have a hard time starting or completing activities?

Do children in your classroom have a hard time starting or completing activities?

This book provides the main ingredients for professional development in working with young children in a diverse society.

"e;This should be essential reading for anyone involved in the training and professional development of early years practitioners.

Effective Leadership and Management in the Early Years is the best analysis of leadership and management that I have come across.

Reviews of the first editionIn addition to expected information about developmental stages and caregiver response, Duffy discusses diversity and accessibility issues that affect childrens response to opportunities to express their creativity an admirably detailed guide to creativity for persons involved in caring for young children.

"e;The editors take readers through a breathtaking landscape of perspectives on the foundations of playwork.