Fluency in times tables is essential for primary school children, enabling them to recall and apply mathematical concepts quickly and accurately. This book focuses on developing this foundational skill, providing strategies and exercises designed to enhance children's confidence and proficiency in mathematics.
A practical guide to teaching drama to children in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Featuring a variety of engaging activities and sample session plans, this book is designed for children aged 3-5. It draws on the author's extensive experience, offering tried-and-tested methods that support early childhood development. The text provides insights into the theory behind each activity, highlighting their educational value and potential extensions. Additionally, it aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage goals, equipping practitioners with tools to foster and assess children's progress effectively.
Developing Children’s Communication from Birth to Four Years is an encouraging guide for practitioners and students working with young children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, which will also appeal to parents and family carers. Providing a clear outline of children’s needs, responses and abilities at each developmental stage, it guides the reader • how to recognise and predict children’s individual feelings and reactions; • how to talk and listen to children at different stages; • how to be aware of body language and other non-verbal forms of communication; • how to support communication for children with special and additional needs. Offering advice, ideas and strategies for supporting relationships and understanding in diverse settings and at home, this book is an essential guide to developing communication and social skills in the early years.
As drama becomes a very popular way of encouraging creative learning in the early years, this practical book shows early years practitioners how to teach drama and stagework to children from 3-5 years.
Pupils will gain a concrete understanding of language through the innovative movement, speech and drama activities in Teaching Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling. Each activity addresses a specific literacy concept that needs to be learned in time for the SATs in Year 6. These activities will suit visual, aural and kinaesthetic learners.