Focusing on the significance of schemas in early childhood development, this practical handbook provides insights into common repetitive behaviors and their educational potential. Laura England draws from her extensive experience to explain how these behaviors can be utilized to foster learning. The updated edition includes new content on wellbeing, inclusion, and play, along with real-life case studies and photographs. It offers practical, low-cost strategies for creating engaging learning experiences through various play methods, making it a valuable resource for educators.
Bobby's a classic urban teenager. He's restless. He's impulsive. But the thing that makes him different is this: He's going to be a father. His girlfriend, Nia, is pregnant, and their lives are about to change forever. Instead of spending time with friends, they'll be spending time with doctors, and next, diapers. They have options: keeping the baby, adoption. They want to do the right thing.If only it was clear what the right thing was.
Laura England uses her wealth of experiences as an Early Years teacher to explore the learning that takes place when a child's play inspires mathematical learning. She explains clearly that Maths doesn't have to be about sitting at tables doing adult-initiated activities but instead can be as simple as introducing measuring tubes to constructive play. This dip-in-and-out book is linked to the Characteristics of Effective Learning and presents case studies, real-life images and practical pointers to explore using play for early mathematical concepts. With tips for setting up the environment to the adult's role in this child-led play, "Maths through Play" is ideal for all Early Years practitioners searching for accessible ideas for incorporating the mathematical learning that takes place during play into their settings
Stretch your students to achieve their best grade with this year-round course companion; providing clear and concise explanations of all syllabus requirements and topics, and exam practice questions to support and strengthen learning. - Practice and revise skills - exam practice boxes throughout with questions for paper 1 and paper 2 with genuine example answers. - Achieve the best grades - expert advice on how to approach and explore a topic for the IA and HL essay plus Learner Portfolio activities and tips on how to present work. - Build confidence and strengthen skills - guidance on how to encompass the areas of exploration, concept connections and global issues from the new course structure into answers. Focus revision - key terms and definitions listed for each topic/subtopic.
Mark Making is a full-colour, practical guide to inspire child-led learning that's linked to current policy and the EYFS framework. As each child progresses through their learning journey, Early Years practitioners are expected to identify and understand what learning is taking place in every activity that a child is involved in. Laura England, creator of Little Miss Early Years, uses her wealth of experience as an Early Years teacher to explore the learning that takes place when a child's play is inspired by mark making. Developing mark making and building language skills are crucial in the Early Years as young children begin to build their confidence in communicating. This dip-in-and-out book is linked to the Characteristics of Effective Learning and presents case studies, real-life images and practical pointers to explore the use of mark making. With tips for setting up the environment to the adult's role in this child-led play, Mark Making is ideal for all Early Years practitioners searching for accessible ideas for using mark making in their settings. It explains how mark making can be made meaningful to children by following their unique interests. This can be as simple as creating signs for their loose parts towers or writing their own names on their artwork
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