Pre-school and kindergarten

This interdisciplinary book explores posthuman and psychological approaches to childhood education and well-being by examining 'animal-assisted' education, using qualitative approaches to understand the nuanced mechanisms which unfold in child-dog interactions.

By the time young children enter statutory education, they may have already attended a number of different educational settings, from entry to group settings outside home, to joining playgroup or nursery school.

Early childhood education is critical for preparing children for success in formal school settings, and as such, is a major concern throughout the world.

This book brings together voices from the Global South and Global North to think through what it means, in practice, to decolonise contemporary higher education.

The Routledge Handbook of Philosophies and Theories of Early Childhood Education and Care brings together leading writers in the field to provide a much-needed, authoritative guide to the major philosophies and theories which have shaped approaches to Early Childhood Education and Care.

What ethical dilemmas face researchers who work with young children?

For home-based family child care (daycare) providers, taking care of the children is only half of the job.

This textbook focuses on the main areas of teaching young children, covering the 3-7 years age range that spans the early years and primary phases.

The Complete Resource Book for Infantsis a collection of experiences and activities that maximize learning and development for children from birth to eighteen months.

The 'Get to Know Me' resources aim to support children, with those around them, who may have additional/special educational needs.

The entirely revised third edition of Research with Children forms a unique resource book on the methodology of childhood research with a core emphasis on theory driven practices.

Differentiation is a key part of effective teaching; structuring learning experiences to suit the needs of the individual child plays a major part in the quality of the education that child receives.

This book studies children's and young adult literature of genocide since 1945, considering issues of representation and using postcolonial theory to provide both literary analysis and implications for educating the young.

This book will prove a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and librarians on the vital topic of reading aloud.

This book shows how to create a mentally healthy school by empowering young people to champion emotional wellbeing and positive mental health.

International Thinking on Children in Museums introduces current research, theory, and practice about young learners in museums around the world.

Are you ready to take your child-care business to the next level?

The importance of play in children's health and care services, both as a form of therapy and as a distraction, is often overlooked.

Specifically designed for K-3 teachers, this accessible guide describes ways to use informational text creatively and effectively in both reading and writing instruction.

Art Therapy Through the Lifespan: A Collection of Case Studies introduces theories and models of human development highlighted by case studies written by art therapists and broken down by developmental age ranges.

Interprofessional working is one of the key subjects taught across early years, education, health and social care programmes, as a result of the move towards a more integrated practice for children.

Enriching Arts Education through Aesthetics examines the use of aesthetic theory as the foundation to design and implement arts activities suitable for integration in school curricula in pre-school and primary school education.

This stimulating book sets out to critically explore the notion of men, masculinities and teaching in early childhood education.

Doing Early Childhood Research demystifies the research process.

The Psychology of Human Social Development provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential core topics and exciting new findings in this thriving field of developmental psychology.

This book draws on the voices of practitioners, academics and researchers to examine young children's play, creativity and the participatory nature of their learning.

Are you struggling with the complexities of assessment?

One of the five books in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Teacher Toolkit, this practical resource focuses on how to support children and young people on a voyage of self-discovery, as they learn to be their own best friend.

All childcare professionals were children once, and how their parents responded to their emotional expressions affects how they respond to emotional expressions by children in their own care.

This 2006 book presents a compelling and well-supported case for expanded access to preschool services.

`For any teacher or school wanting to set up a buddy scheme, or to explore the possibility of doing so, this book contains some useful suggestions, ideas and guidelines.

This book focuses on approaches to the teaching of primary English at Key Stage 2 in the context of the National Curriculum.

Emotional literacy and health and wellbeing have been placed at the heart of good practice by the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England, and the Curriculum for Excellence in Scotland, and this book provides clear guidance and lots of practical strategies for how to implement this ethos in your setting.

Leadership is a core skill required by all early childhood educators, whatever position they hold - whether leading their own ethical and professional practice or leading others.

This book is an exploration of story and its importance in early childhood.

Use the updated activities, examples, and research to improve your anti-bias and multicultural education programs.

This thought-provoking read invites you to reconsider your automatic "e;no"e; when it comes to young children's weapon play.

This fully revised and updated second edition of Learning through Touch is essential reading for practitioners who support learners with multiple disabilities and vision impairment.

Teaching and Learning for Intercultural Understanding is a comprehensive resource for educators in primary and early years classrooms.

Children and young people are often discussed as if they are homogenous groups.

The growing child comes to understand the world, makes sense of experience and becomes a competent social individual.

Movement is not misbehavior!

This book does not cover the whole field of Infants' Teaching but is concerned mainly with general principles and matters which are open to the non-specialist.

Now in a fully updated third edition, The Early Childhood Curriculum demonstrates how to confidently teach using inquiry-based methods that address the whole child while also meeting and exceeding academic standards.

The child-centred principles of early years education - which emphasize play and holistic learning - are being challenged by the implementation of a subject-based National Curriculum.

This volume presents a selection of some of the most exciting new perspectives on moral development that have emerged over the last decade and have transformed our understanding of the field.

This book deals with major areas connected to improvement of quality in pre-primary (Early Childhood Education) education.

Resilience and Wellbeing in Young Children, Their Families and Communities unpicks the theme of resilience and wellbeing through diverse contexts, circumstances, populations and life stories in order to explore its complexity globally.

Understanding Early Years Inequality uses critical sociological perspectives to examine the impact of changing assessment policy on primary school classrooms, with a particular focus on issues of inequality.

The Practical Guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage series will assist practitioners in the smooth and successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.