50 Exciting Things To Do Outside
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Ros Bayley, Lynn Broadbent |
1903670071 |
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Foundation of
Literacy
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Ros Bayley, Sue Palmer |
1847060897 |
This easy to read, well presented and
informative book is an essential resources for any early years
practitioner. Focussing on developing a balanced approach to
language, listening and literacy skills the authors also provide
the background to why developing these skills are so
important. |
Outdoor Play in the Early Years -
Management and Innovation
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Helen Bilton |
101853469521 |
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Bringing the Reggio Approach to Your Early Years
Practice
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Pat Brunton & Linda Thornton |
9781843124306 |
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The Communication Cookbook
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I CAN
the Better World campaign
BT |
http://www.ican.org.uk/ |
This book calls itself the essential ingredients of successful
speaking and listening for 4-6 year olds. It is just that. Full of
activities and games to develop children's language and
communication skills, as well as easy to read explanations of the
principles behind every activity. Comes with a DVD which includes a
video showing the development of children's communication.
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The Essentials of Literacy
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Tina Bruce & Jenny Spratt |
9781847872425 |
As well as improving practitioner subject
knowledge about how children develop and learn, this book includes
features of good practice as well as activity ideas. Chapter 4 on
Finger Rhymes is essential reading for those working
with under-3s. |
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The Little Book of Outdoor
Play
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Sally Featherstone
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9781902233741 |
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Starting From The Child
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Julie Fisher |
0335223842 |
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Bringing the High Scope Approach to Your Early Years
Practice
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Nicky Holt & Sandy Green |
9781843124313 |
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Bringing the Montessori Approach to Your Early Years
Practice
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Barbara Isaacs |
9781843124320 |
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A Place to Learn: Developing a Stimulating
Learning Environment
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LEARN (Lewisham Early Years Advice and Resource
Network) |
0901637106 |
Full of ideas for developing the learning environments - indoors
and outdoors - to promote independence and autonomy. The book lists
suggested resources and opportunities for developing and learning
within each area.There is clear guidance on what factors should be
considered when developing areas as well as suggested further
reading. The book includes some example planning as well as writing
frames for use in areas.
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Just Playing
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Janet Moyles |
033509564X |
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Early Years Foundations – Meeting the
Challenge
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Edited by Janet Moyles |
9780335223497 |
A highly recommended read. Contributors cover a range of
topics in this book, which include culture,
identity and diversity, supporting playful learning and transition,
developing outdoor learning, documenting children’s experiences,
the meaning of being creative and mark-making in
mathematics. |
Bringing the Steiner Waldorf Approach to Your
Early Years Practice
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Janni Nicol |
9781843124337 |
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How Children Learn: From Montessori to Vygotsky-
Educational Theories and Approaches Made Easy
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Linda Pound |
9781904575092 |
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Leadership in Early Childhood
(3rd Edition)
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Jillian Rodd |
9780335219698 |
A recommended read,
particularly for EYFS Managers and Leaders. This book explores what
effective Leadership looks like, examines how to initiate and
implement change and offers constructive approaches to conflict
resolution.
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Creating a Space to Grow - Developing your
Outdoor Learning Environment
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Gail Ryder Richardson 2006 |
9781843123040 |
The ideal book for any setting developing
their outdoor area. Easy to read chapters will guide you
through each stage and support you in how to effectively
involve children. Photographs and case studies of settings involved
in the Space to Grow project will inspire any practitioner in
realising the potential of any open space. |
Leading Practice in Early Years Settings
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Mary E Whalley
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1844451763 |
A useful read, especially for those
Practitioners achieving Early Years Professional Status. This
author reflects on effective practice and leadership in the Early
Years and promotes the need for modelling good practice and
promoting appropriate values and principles. In each chapter there
are useful reflective tasks to complete and Chapter 7 examines the
role of mentoring in some depth.
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