Language, Literacy and Communication in the Early Years:: A Critical Foundation (Hayes Carol)(Paperback)

Language, Literacy and Communication in the Early Years:: A Critical Foundation (Hayes Carol)(Paperback)

This book guides students and practitioners through the wealth of information on cognition and language development by breaking the area down into manageable chunks and drawing these together into a full understanding of the holistic nature of child development. Children with communication

Language and Literacy for the Early Years (Neaum Sally)(Paperback)

This core text for early childhood studies and early years students focuses on communication, language and literacy in the pre-school years. The text begins by discussing language acquisition and development covering development theory, talking with babies and the factors that affect development

Developing as a Reflective Early Years Professional: A Thematic Approach (Hayes Carol)(Paperback)

An up to date and accessible text that takes a critical approach to key themes within the early years, with a focus throughout on reflective

Supporting Language and Literacy Development in the Early Years (Whitehead Marian)(Paperback / softback)

Covering the age range 0-7 years, this book highlights the speed and complexity of children's thinking, communicative abilities, social and cultural awareness and physical skills during this period of growth. Observations and case studies are used to demonstrate the learning that goes on in a

Leading and Managing in the Early Years (Aubrey Carol)(Paperback)

This second edition of Leading and Managing in the Early Years explores and integrates leadership and management practice with a real understanding of early years settings. Revised and updated, this new edition includes further coverage of reflective practice and reflective leadership skills, EYPS

Literacy Development in the Early Years: Helping Children Read and Write (Morrow Lesley)(Paperback)

A comprehensive and balanced approach to early literacy instruction (birth - Grade 3) with a focus on integrating language arts Literacy Development in the Early Years: Helping Children Read and Write explores both the science and art of teaching literacy from birth through Grade 3. It presents

The Early Years Foundation Stage: Theory and Practice (Palaiologou Ioanna)(Paperback)

This new fourth edition of The Early Years Foundation Stage is fully updated to bring it in line with key changes in the revised EYFS. What is included? - A brand-new chapter on Reflective Practice - Completely new content in fully revised chapters on Play; Pedagogical Documentation; Communication

Get Set Literacy: Reading and Rhyme, Early Years Foundation Stage, Ages 4-5 (Schofield & Sims Sophie Le)(Paperback / softback)

Schofield & Sims Get Set Early Years is a comprehensive and engaging early years scheme that aims to bridge the gap between play and formal learning. Get Set: Reading and Rhyme explores much-loved nursery rhymes and fairy tales while developing children's vocabulary, early comprehension and

Get Set Literacy: Phonics, Early Years Foundation Stage, Ages 4-5 (Schofield & Sims Sophie Le)(Paperback / softback)

Schofield & Sims Get Set Early Years is a comprehensive and engaging early years scheme that aims to bridge the gap between play and formal learning. Get Set: Phonics develops children's understanding of phonics, exploring the idea that a group of letters can make a single

Get Set Literacy: Writing Words, Early Years Foundation Stage, Ages 4-5 (Schofield & Sims Sophie Le)(Paperback / softback)

Schofield & Sims Get Set Early Years is a comprehensive and engaging early years scheme that aims to bridge the gap between play and formal learning. Get Set: Writing Words develops children's ability to write simple whole

Get Set Literacy: Letter Sounds, Early Years Foundation Stage, Ages 4-5 (Schofield & Sims Sophie Le)(Paperback / softback)

Schofield & Sims Get Set Early Years is a comprehensive and engaging early years scheme that aims to bridge the gap between play and formal learning. Get Set: Letter Sounds introduces children to early phonics through exploring the single letter

Get Set Literacy: Writing Letters, Early Years Foundation Stage, Ages 4-5 (Schofield & Sims Sophie Le)(Paperback / softback)

Schofield & Sims Get Set Early Years is a comprehensive and engaging early years scheme that aims to bridge the gap between play and formal learning. Get Set: Writing Letters familiarises children with the shapes and movements needed for writing

Successful Leadership in the Early Years (O'Sullivan June (Chief Executive London Early Years Foundation UK))(Paperback / softback)

Critical Years - Early Years Development from Conception to 5 (Gully Tim)(Paperback / softback)

A book that brings up to date theory and understanding of child development in the early years into the workplace

The Chatterbugs Manual: A 12-Week Speech, Language and Communication Programme for Early Years (Richards Andrea)(Paperback)

The Chatterbugs Manual is a practical resource for all those supporting the development of the foundation communication skills of attention and listening, turn-taking and early vocabulary in children. The Chatterbugs programme has been designed to bridge the gap between education and specialist

Policy Issues in the Early Years (Miller Linda)(Paperback)

Providing a unique and critical insight into some of the most significant issues affecting early years education, this book draws on current research, addresses key debates, and considers international perspectives. Topics covered include: policy making; poverty, disadvantage and social exclusion;

Primary English Teaching: An Introduction to Language, Literacy and Learning (Cox Robyn)(Paperback)

This comprehensive introduction to language, literacy and learning in the primary school, explores the theoretical issues that underpin pedagogical practice in the primary English language classroom in a straightforward manner, enabling readers to understand the resulting practice and curriculum

Children's Communication Skills: From Birth to Five Years (Buckley Belinda)(Paperback)

Based on a huge body of research in child language and communication development, Children's Communication Skills uses a clear format to set out the key stages of communication development in babies and young children. Its aim is to increase awareness in professionals working with children of what

Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in Early Years Settings: A Professional Guide to Ethnicity, Religion, Culture and Language (Devarakonda Chandrika)(Paperback)

This guide provides insights, case studies and resources to enable anyone working in early years settings to identify and understand the individual needs of children from diverse backgrounds and the steps that can be taken to support and extend their learning. Examining the impact of unconscious

Get Set Understanding the World: The World, Early Years Foundation Stage, Ages 4-5 (Schofield & Sims Sophie Le)(Paperback / softback)

Schofield & Sims Get Set Early Years is a comprehensive and engaging early years scheme that aims to bridge the gap between play and formal learning. Get Set: The World immerses children in their surroundings, exploring the similarities and differences between places, objects, materials and living

Classroom Gems: Games, Ideas and Activities for Early Years Literacy (Coulson Gill)(Paperback / softback)

Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education (Cronin Mark)(Paperback)

Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education will help practitioners to understand the experiences of young children who are living in poverty. It examines the potentially devastating impact of poverty and social exclusion on children's chances in later life, and considers recent policy and

Get Set Understanding the World: Technology, Early Years Foundation Stage, Ages 4-5 (Schofield & Sims Sophie Le)(Paperback / softback)

Schofield & Sims Get Set Early Years is a comprehensive and engaging early years scheme that aims to bridge the gap between play and formal learning. Get Set: Technology introduces children to the variety of technologies that are used in the modern world and explores differences between technology

Get Set Understanding the World: People, Early Years Foundation Stage, Ages 4-5 (Schofield & Sims Sophie Le)(Paperback / softback)

Schofield & Sims Get Set Early Years is a comprehensive and engaging early years scheme that aims to bridge the gap between play and formal learning. Get Set: People invites children to explore the differences between themselves and others, developing their understanding of the world as a diverse