Supporting Boys' Writing in the Early Years: Becoming a Writer In Leaps and Bounds (Cigman Julie)(Paperback)

Supporting Boys' Writing in the Early Years: Becoming a Writer In Leaps and Bounds (Cigman Julie)(Paperback)

This second edition of Supporting Boys' Writing in the Early Years shows how you can help boys to become confident and capable writers by supporting them to write in ways that make sense to them - on the move, outside and inside, in dens, in bushes, in mud, or sprawled on the floor dressed as

Transitions in the Early Years - A Practical Guide to Supporting Children Between Early Years Settings and into Key Stage 1 (Allingham Sue)(Paperback / softback)

Supporting Children's Creativity Through Music, Dance, Drama and Art: Creative Conversations in the Early Years (Griffiths Fleur)(Paperback)

An essential part of children's development in the Early Years involves creative engagement through language, gestures, body movements, drawing and music; creating shared meanings in playful contexts. Supporting Children's Creativity through Music, Dance, Drama and Art brings together

Managing Early Years Settings: Supporting and Leading Teams (Robins Alison)(Paperback)

Firmly grounded in practice, this book puts children and families at the center of good early years leadership. There is now considerable emphasis on leadership skills in this sector, as the workforce becomes increasingly professionalized. Useful features such as Activities for Continuing

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

Write Dance in the Early Years: A Pre-Writing Programme for Children 3 to 5 (Oussoren Ragnhild)(Paperback)

Write Dance in the Early Years is back This 3rd edition continues to develop an exciting and innovative programme which uses music and movement to get children excited about improving their handwriting skills. This multi-sensory approach is designed to help children ages 3-5 feel happy and

Positive Psychology and the Body: The Somatopsychic Side to Flourishing (Hefferon Kate)(Paperback)

As positive psychology continues to make leaps and bounds in terms of scientific advancement, the focus on the importance of the body within optimal functioning is still lagging. Positive Psychology and the Body provides a critical reflection on this omission, highlighting the mounting corpus of

Supporting Slcn in Children with Asd in the Early Years: A Practical Resource for Professionals (Warwick Jennifer)(Paperback)

With growing numbers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) being diagnosed in the early years, it is becoming increasingly important for education and health professionals to understand ASD and to implement supportive strategies as part of the everyday curriculum and routine. This book

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

Messy Play in the Early Years: Supporting Learning Through Material Engagements (Gascoyne Sue)(Paperback)

Combining a rich theoretical foundation with practical tips, advice and case studies, Messy Play in the Early Years provides an informative and practical exploration of the unique qualities, characteristics and learning possibilities of messy play. Packed with valuable insights from research and

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

Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3-7) (Davies Dan)(Paperback)

Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3-7) celebrates young children's amazing capabilities as scientists, designers and technologists. Research-based yet practical and accessible, it demonstrates how scientific designing and making activities are natural to young children, and have

Reflective Practice in the Early Years (Reed Michael)(Paperback)

Written for anyone working in the field of early years education and care, this book encourages students and practitioners to consider their own practice and to examine practice in a wide range of early years settings. The four sections link closely to the principles of the Early Years Foundation

Enabling Environments in the Early Years - Making Provision for High Quality and Challenging Learning Experiences in Early Years Settings (Hodgman Liz)(Paperback / softback)

Monitoring and Evaluation in the Early Years (Akehurst Pennie)(Paperback / softback)

Forest Schools and Outdoor Learning in the Early Years (Knight Sara)(Paperback)

Outdoor learning continues to play an essential role in early years education, and this new edition of a bestselling book explores how the Forest School approach can be easily and effectively incorporated into early years practice. Expanding on aspects of Forest School teaching, and drawing on

The Little Book of Doctors' Rules: A Practical Guide to the Art of Healing (Meador MD Clifton K.)(Paperback)

Clearly the science of medicine has progressed by leaps and bounds over the last twenty years--from computerized surgery to genetic modification. Yet medicine is more than just a science. It is also an art. As medical students complete their education, however, they may find that their training has

Creativity and the Arts in Early Childhood: Supporting Young Children's Development and Wellbeing (Churchill Dower Ruth Churchill)(Paperback)

Offering practical guidance on encouraging creativity in early childhood settings, this much-needed book highlights the importance of the arts and creativity for children's learning, critical thinking, social interaction and self-regulation. The book considers the impact of creativity on early

Supporting Mental Health in Primary and Early Years: A Practice-Based Approach (Glazzard Jonathan)(Paperback)

Emphasising not just mental health needs, but also the importance of creating a culture of inclusion for all pupils so that all pupils develop high self-esteem, emotional intelligence, social confidence and resilience, this book provides: an introduction to key theories that relate to mental

Creative Role Play in the Early Years - Creative Role Play in the Early Years (Bryce-Clegg Alistair)(Paperback / softback)

This lively book will guide you in planning, stimulating and organising role play inside and out. Part 1 discussed why role play is important. Part 2 presents activities suitable for a range of role play situations. There are ideas for materials, equipment and locations, including advice on making

Supporting Mathematical Development in the Early Years (Pound Linda)(Paperback)

Linda Pound describes the range of methods that can be used to help engender a positive disposition towards mathematics in young children. She emphasises the role 'play' has in the process of encouraging mathematical thinking early

The A to Z of Early Years: Politics, Pedagogy and Plain Speaking (O′sullivan June)(Paperback)

From a leading voice in the early years community comes an accessible, dip in, dip out guide to all the hot topics in the sector. Born from questions raised on her early years blog, June O'Sullivan brings a combination of advice, good humour and plain speaking to address themes that come up time

Using Evidence for Advocacy and Resistance in Early Years Services: Exploring the Pen Green Research Approach (McKinnon Eddie)(Paperback)

Insightful and relevant, Using Evidence for Advocacy and Resistance in Early Years Education supports practitioners working in Early Years settings to develop the knowledge and skills required to carry out research into their own practice. Based on the renowned Pen Green approach, which advocates

Developing Professional Practice in the Early Years (Allen Et Al)(Paperback)

Developing Professional Practice in the Early Years encourages the reader to critically consider key aspects of early childhood education and care. The book is a valuable and accessible tool for those on professional pathways to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or