Pre-school and kindergarten

`Tricia David starts the book off with a commitment to the importance of relationships.

Ethical considerations are raising new questions about the involvement and participation of children in research.

`This book examines the literacy development and assessment of children before the age of five years.

' The book shows you how to confidently intergrate music into circle time and will be a useful addition to many teachers' resources'-Early Years Update '[A]n excellent resource for all teachers looking to introduce music to children aged from four to seven-years-old.

Highly Commended (Third prize) in the Standing Conference on Studies in Education book prize for books published in 1999.

`Jeni Riley and David Reedy share excellent examples of how primary school children worked on a non-fiction text format.

`As a teacher who has specialized in supporting "e;at risk"e; students I believe the use of Circle Time can be of help bridge the academic/ral divide.

`This book is a welcome contribution to the literature available for early years practitioners.

This extremely practical and child-focused book gives you the tools you need to make sure all the children in your care are included and involved in the play opportunities of your setting.

'This new edition advocates an inclusive approach and updates current theories, research and best practices in the field.

Written for anyone using Circle Time with 3 to 7 year olds, this book sets out strategies and activities for making the most out of Circle Time sessions.

`The 'Raising Early Achievement in Literacy' or REAL project was the result of a collaboration between the University of Sheffield, Sheffield LEA and schools and centres across the city of Sheffield, starting in 1995.

By explaining the theoretical context and highlighting relevant research evidence, this book supports a whole child approach to learning in the early years.

Making a success of your teaching placement is a vital part of achieving qualified teacher status (QTS).

For all those working in Early Years, improving quality experiences for all young children is a priority.

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.

With the rapid change experienced by the Early Years Workforce over recent times, this book considers what constitutes professionalization in the sector, and what this means in practice.

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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.

With the rapid change experienced by the Early Years Workforce over recent times, this book considers what constitutes professionalization in the sector, and what this means in practice.

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.

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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.

Nursery World Awards 2012 winner!

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.

Shortlisted for the 2012 Nursery World Awards!

Margaret Carr's seminal work on Learning Stories was first published by SAGE in 2001, and this widely acclaimed approach to assessment has since gained a huge international following.

What do we mean by wellbeing, and what does it look like as it takes shape in early childhood?

This book makes explicit connections between young children's spontaneous repeated actions, and their representations of their emotional worlds.

Taking the discussion about cultural diversity beyond the usual topics of anti-racism and inclusion but without overlooking these issues, this book considers current debates around the alleged failure of multiculturalism, and encourages practitioners to utilise their own cultural backgrounds and experiences as a way of developing their teaching.

Do you want to understand young children's development in greater depth?

In her new edition of this popular book, Cathy Nutbrown presents evidence of continuity and progression in young children's thinking.

By focusing on key figures in early years education and care, this book considers the influential thinkers and ground-breaking approaches that have revolutionized practice.

Covering all the key themes, different theoretical views and approaches to studying childhood and early childhood, this book guides you through your course, telling you exactly what is expected of you throughout your studies.

This new edition of Cathy Nutbrown's much loved book explains the key ideas and issues in Early Childhood clearly and concisely, keeping students up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.

This extremely practical and child-focused book gives you the tools you need to make sure all the children in your care are included and involved in the play opportunities of your setting.

'This book is a welcome addition to the field of Early Childhood studies and would appeal to both students and professionals working with children and families in any area.

This new edition of the leading book in autism and early years practice continues to provide excellent guidance for all early years students and practitioners on how to work with young children who have autism or who appear on the autistic spectrum.

Are you struggling with the complexities of assessment?

Do you want to create exciting outdoor experiences for children?

Early childhood education across the world has been influenced by the pioneering work of Maria Montessori, and this book provides a complete overview of Montessori pedagogy and practice.

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.

Children flourish in their development and learning when practitioners and parents work together.

'[T]his book has been well planned and provides information which is relevant for students and teachers alike in supporting teaching and learning.

'The authors who have contributed to this book bring a wealth of expertise and a wide range of research findings.

This Fourth Edition of Language and Literacy in the Early Years has been fully revised and updated to reflect current professional interests and the latest developments in the field.

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.

Providing high quality play experiences is an essential part of good early years education, but this can pose a challenge for practitioners who face pressure from a more didactic primary curriculum, and from parents worried that their children will fail to acquire essential skills and knowledge.

Outdoor education offers children special contexts for play and exploration, real experiences, and contact with the natural world and the community.

'This book is a very useful resource for setting leaders undertaking advanced study, such as Early Years Professional Status and the National Professional Qualification in Integrated Centre Leadership.