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Author: Lucy Peet
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2015-09-10
Total Pages: 120
ISBN-13: 1472906330
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An excellent, easy to use tool for those new to working with this early years age range, as well as more experienced practitioners.
Author: Susan O'Connor
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2020-05-14
Total Pages: 137
ISBN-13: 1472972325
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Supporting Children with SEND is a must-have resource filled with fun, creative and engaging multi-sensory activities and strategies to best support the learning and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), across the Early Years Foundation Stage. Increasing numbers of children require specialist interventions and support when they start in the Early Years. Susan O'Connor uses her wealth of experience to present 100 practical ideas to help all those working in the Early Years meet the individual learning needs of children with SEND, including attention and behaviour difficulties, speech and language difficulties, early signs of dyslexia, autism and dyspraxia, and social and emotional difficulties. With ideas focusing on fine and gross motor skills, working memory, social skills, early speech and language skills, and self-esteem and wellbeing, these fun and engaging strategies are suitable and easy to implement for both indoor and outdoor learning.
Author: Marianne Sargent
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2018-05-03
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 1472945301
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Observation, Assessment & Planning is not only filled with easy to implement and practical ideas for the early years classroom, but it also demonstrates why assessment is an important formative tool to help further children's learning. In this book, early years expert and experienced author Marianne Sargent explains the cycle of observation, assessment and planning with advice on how to carry out different types of observation, guidance on how to make effective use of observations to assess children's knowledge and understanding, and explanations for how to use this information to inform future planning. The book also offers ideas on how to carry out summative assessments - as well as how to organise assessment information for reporting purposes. With the ever-increasing focus on observation, assessment and planning in the early years, this book is a must-have for all practitioners looking to effectively introduce all three into their setting while still ensuring the children in their care are in an environment where they can be confident, feel supported and still have fun as they grow and learn.
Author: Tracey Maciver
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2018-01-11
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 1472946634
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Forest School sessions have risen in popularity in recent years, with many nurseries and pre-schools offering them as part of their regular programme of activities. This new title in the best-selling 100 ideas series is filled with easy-to-implement ideas for introducing Forest School activities and concepts into each day, without putting pressure on the practitioners' time or the setting's budget. 100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Forest School promotes the use of natural resources and the environment, as well as encouraging and instigating child-led learning and play. It addresses health and safety in the outdoor classroom, discusses issues and myths surrounding Forest School, and explores how integrating it into early years settings and provision can enhance children's learning as well as developing a range of 'soft skills' such as self-confidence, working with others, sharing, problem solving, empathy and respect for self, others and their environment.
Author: Julie Mountain
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2015-09-10
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 1472911032
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book offers early years practitioners a combination of simple, quick to understand and test activity ideas as well as sound and practical advice about managing and evaluating high order outdoor play. Julie Mountain emphasises the importance of outdoor play and the benefits children gain from regular, frequent and progressive outdoor play opportunities. Dip in and out of the ideas which range in complexity, providing 'getting started' activities for practitioners who are inexperienced or less confident about outdoor play, as well as more challenging strategies for those who have used Forest School ideas or have well developed outdoor practice. The ideas will help readers see the potential of whatever outdoor space they have and there is something in there for every type of weather!
Author: Marianne Sargent
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2018-05-03
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 1472945298
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Observation, Assessment & Planning is not only filled with easy to implement and practical ideas for the early years classroom, but it also demonstrates why assessment is an important formative tool to help further children's learning. In this book, early years expert and experienced author Marianne Sargent explains the cycle of observation, assessment and planning with advice on how to carry out different types of observation, guidance on how to make effective use of observations to assess children's knowledge and understanding, and explanations for how to use this information to inform future planning. The book also offers ideas on how to carry out summative assessments - as well as how to organise assessment information for reporting purposes. With the ever-increasing focus on observation, assessment and planning in the early years, this book is a must-have for all practitioners looking to effectively introduce all three into their setting while still ensuring the children in their care are in an environment where they can be confident, feel supported and still have fun as they grow and learn.
Author: Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2013-05-09
Total Pages: 74
ISBN-13: 1472930371
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Getting continuous provision right is about ensuring that everything in your environment has been created to help children to learn in the absence of an adult. Continuous Provision in the Early Years will help you understand the purpose of continuous provision, how to ensure it is effective, and how to plan and tailor your activities to meet the interests and needs of the children in your setting. The book contains a mixture of theory and practical suggestions for both indoor and outdoor continuous provision. It also includes interesting case studies based on Alistair's extensive experience in early years settings. Highly readable and based on tried and tested techniques, this is an indispensable guide for all early years practitioners looking to get continuous provision right and make a positive impact.
Author: Jenny Barber
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Published: 2012-07-05
Total Pages: 68
ISBN-13: 1907241655
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This title is designed to help early years practitioners in any setting understand clearly and precisely how to best plan for and observe learning in the early years. This title covers all the key aspects of planning and observing that affect those in practice, including how to: Assess and observe children, Put children at the heart of your planning, Link observation to planning, Plan for the Early Years Foundation Stage. This title also includes printable/photocopiable forms for you to use to structure your own planning and observations with, and help you to put the best practice examples in this book directly into practice.
Author: Clare Ford
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2014-02-27
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 1472906934
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Success at school depends on being ready for school. Perfect for all nursery and pre-school settings, this book is packed full of fun and educational play-based ideas to develop the basic skills that every child needs to prepare them for that next big step. For newly qualified and experienced practitioners alike, this book offers a huge range of activities, from laying the foundations for early reading and writing, to developing social skills and building up physical dexterity. Tips are provided for making the ideas relevant to every child, whatever their learning style or individual needs and additional ideas for involving parents are also included. With 20 years' experience of teaching in mainstream and special education settings, Clare Ford brings vast experience, innovative ideas and invaluable advice for all Early Years practitioners involved in making the transition to 'big school' as smooth as possible.
Author: Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2015-06-18
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 1441177353
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A must-have guide for everyone working in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Bestselling author Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg is known for his original and creative ideas and witty and accessible writing style. This book does not disappoint! It is filled with brilliant ideas and practical approaches to use as an Early Years practitioner, including advice for planning sessions, setting up an engaging environment matched to children's interests and encouraging and developing outdoor learning. With a focus on child-led learning, wellbeing and creating the best environment for all young learners, Best Practice in the Early Years is the perfect tool to evaluate, refine and improve provision in your setting. Packed with detailed explanations, thought-provoking questions and inspiring new approaches, this book is a must for all Early Years practitioners eager to ensure their practice is the best it can be for every child in their care.
