Pre-school and kindergarten

This volume is based on the present state of research concerning how to best implement inclusive practices in school situations.

The Power of Fantasy in Early Learning is a truly unique book, based around the case study of a class of children, their teacher and a stuffed bear suit.

This book explores the international landscape of educational scholarship, policy, and practice.

Jem's friend, Lottie, has come to play, but Jem is taking all the toys for herself.

An essential resource that all teachers will appreciate!

Following substantial changes throughout the Australian education system, primary schools are no longer in the protected position of having a regulated flow of clients, a pre-determined curriculum and marginal levels of staff development.

Das Buch beschreibt die Entwicklung, Diagnose und Förderung der wesentlichen mathematischen Basiskompetenzen, die Kinder in der Regel schon im Vorschulalter erwerben und die sie auf einen erfolgreichen Start in die Welt der Mathematik vorbereiten.

The World Yearbook of Education 2009: Childhood Studies and the Impact of Globalization: Policies and Practices at Global and Local Levels examines the concept of childhood and childhood development and learning from educational, sociological, and psychological perspectives.

Managers in child-centred settings need to be able to draw on a wide range of personal and professional skills to ensure that they are providing the best possible service.

This book explores undergraduate education programmes in a new way.

The second volume of Priscilla Alderson's popular and renowned book Childhoods Real and Imagined relates dialectical critical realism to childhood.

"e;This is an urgently needed book that explores a number of different concepts of childhood in 21st century.

This book examines the interactions of gender and race, developmental psychology, and public policy and how, collectively, they influenced the marginalization of early childhood caregivers' and educators' roles.

_______________ The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5.

What is it that makes some children bully and some become victims?

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on K12 education have been pervasive and profound.

Anyone meeting a young child with autism for the first time will find this fully revised edition of a classic text invaluable.

Children and Families in the Digital Age offers a fresh, nuanced, and empirically-based perspective on how families are using digital media to enhance learning, routines, and relationships.

Originally published in 1929, Nursery Life 300 Years Ago is about the childhood of a seventeenth-century Dauphin of France, taken from the journal of Dr.

John and Elizabeth Newson investigate the upbringing of seven hundred Nottingham children as they reach the age of four.

Muffin is a quirky little fish full of fun ideas.

The professionalism of the early childhood sector has gained prominence on the policy agendas of many countries.

The Association for Science Education Book Award 2016, Finalist.

Updated 2015 American Heart Association CPR & ECC guidelines.

This comprehensive, research-based resource illuminates the challenges and benefits of integrating community-based transformational learning (CBTL) experiences of teachers, students, and the community in early childhood settings.

Early childhood educators need to be cognizant of the disconnect between public policy and classroom practicethe success of children they teach depends on it.

In the United States, the number of children who come from homes where they speak languages other than English is rising.

Filled with information to effectively market a family child care program and maximize enrollment and income, Family Child Care Marketing Guide provides dozens of marketing tips and inexpensive ideas.

Originally published in 1938, there were indications that the progress of nursery education in England would proceed rapidly in the next few years.

Narrative Materialien sind eine geeignete Methode zur Sprachförderung und bieten darüber hinaus viele Lernmomente.

Research into early childhood transitions has become a field in its own right.

Empower children and prevent sexual abuse In today's world, it's crucial that we equip our children with the tools they need to stay safe.

This bestselling textbook provides an introduction to the fundamentals of teaching and learning in early years and primary education.

Create an inclusive classroom for all with this resource, full of ideas for engaging and accessible English lessons.

At times children are unable or unwilling to access or engage with emotional and mental health support services.

Educators have for many years sought to understand why boys underperform in schools and what can be done about it.

'The book is grounded in the latest research about how children become effective learners, particularly in relation to mathematics.

_______________ The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5.

Many early years students and practitioners can struggle with how to observe children, knowing what makes good observations, as well as how to use them and why they matter so much.

Bringing together a collection of chapters from international experts in the field of early childhood education, Rethinking Play and Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education seeks to explore how play in the Early Years is valued as a means of learning.

This book is a practical guide to teaching drama and provides a clear and coherent framework together with a theoretical underpinning which will allow teachers to create their own drama lessons from an informed standpoint and maximize the learning potential.

This book offers a fascinating yet disturbing account of the significance of racism in the lives of five and six year old children, drawing upon data from an in-depth study of an inner-city, multi-ethnic primary school and its surrounding community.

Positive relationships between practitioners and parents are essential for young children's wellbeing, but achieving this can be difficult if there is not enough understanding about how relationships work when one person (the practitioner or teacher) has to play the professional role.

How do parenting styles differ globally?

Play that stimulates young minds.

Leading Change in the Early Years focuses on the type of leadership skill needed for leading the reform and change agendas that challenge the early years sector.

Unleash the power of creativity for young children and yourself.

For effective and safe use, this book should be purchased alongside the professional guidebook.

The Narrative Approach to Informed Consent: Empowering Young Children's Rights and Meaningful Participation is a practical guide for researchers who want to engage young children in rights-based, participatory research.