Early Years
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The Early Years Movement Handbook
A Principles-Based Approach to Supporting Young Children’s Physical Development, Health and Wellbeing
Lala Manners. Foreword by Professor Gareth Stratton., illustrated by Illustrated by Tilly Power
The go-to professional resource for understanding the importance of children's physical development and enhancing it in a structured way. Eight principles explain why physical activity is so important for children's lifelong development, and a workable framework is provided for the design and delivery of practical sessions. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 312pp, $29.95ISBN: 9781785922602 -
The Early Years Movement Handbook
A Principles-Based Approach to Supporting Young Children’s Physical Development, Health and Wellbeing
Lala Manners. Foreword by Professor Gareth Stratton., illustrated by Illustrated by Tilly Power
2019, Ebook, ePUB, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-546-2 -
Listening to Young Children in Early Years Settings
A Practical Guide
Sonia Mainstone-Cotton
With practical ideas and suggestions targeted at early years practitioners, this book explains how to listen to children effectively and involve them in decisions about their care, learning and development. It includes examples of how to listen to children's perspectives on classroom design, methods of learning, transitions and more. Learn More2019, 120pp -
Supporting Vulnerable Children in the Early Years
Practical Guidance and Strategies for Working with Children at Risk
Edited by Pat Beckley. Foreword by Professor Chris Atkin
This book provides early years practitioners with clear strategies for supporting vulnerable children. Tackling topics such as inequality, poverty and the attainment gap, experienced practitioners from the field set out practical advice for ensuring all children are given a positive foundation for their future lives. Learn More2019, 272pp -
Men in Early Years Settings
Building a Mixed Gender Workforce
David Wright and Simon Brownhill
This book explains the benefits of having a mixed-gender workforce in the early years sector, drawing on the views of children, families and practitioners. With advice for managers, practitioners and policy makers, it provides guidance on attracting men to the early years sector and advice on how to retain and develop them. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 7.01in / 229mm x 178mm, 240pp, $32.95ISBN: 97817859222132018, Ebook, ePUB, $32.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-506-6 -
Create, Perform, Teach!
An Early Years Practitioner’s Guide to Developing Your Creativity and Performance Skills
Nikky Smedley, illustrated by Sam Greaves
Packed with tips and simple activities, this practical guide helps early years practitioners to develop their creativity and performance skills to engage children more effectively. It includes advice on using storytelling, role play, sensory play, puppetry, nonverbal play, photography and much more. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 5.47in / 215mm x 139mm, 152pp, $22.95ISBN: 97817859243162018, Ebook, ePUB, 152pp, $22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-799-2 -
The Mermaid Who Couldn't
How Mariana Overcame Loneliness and Shame and Learned to Sing Her Own Song
Ali Redford, illustrated by Kara Simpson
Abandoned on the ocean floor, Mariana the Mermaid feels useless as she can't swim or join in with the other mermaids. Muriel the Turtle helps her find self-confidence through singing her own mighty song. This therapeutic picture book is for children aged 4-9 who lack self-confidence, including children who have had difficult life experiences. Learn More2018, Hardback, 10.08in x 8.15in / 256mm x 207mm, 32pp, $15.95ISBN: 97817859239512018, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, $15.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-749-7 -
Supporting Toddlers’ Wellbeing in Early Years Settings
Strategies and Tools for Practitioners and Teachers
Edited by Helen Sutherland and Yasmin Mukadam
There's a lack of training for practitioners supporting toddlers at what is a very pivotal age for development. This book fills this gap as the go-to guide for improving toddlers' mental and physical development by providing strategies and tools to support toddlers' overall wellbeing. Includes case studies/examples of good practice across Europe. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.10in / 229mm x 155mm, 216pp, $26.95ISBN: 97817859226262018, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, $26.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-552-3 -
Child Protection in the Early Years
A Practical Guide
Eunice Lumsden
Since the risk of abuse is highest in the early years, it's vital that those working with young children understand how to support children who have encountered abuse. This is a straightforward, practical guide to creating safe environments for these children, including exercises, case studies, and tips on working individually and in teams. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.42in / 216mm x 163mm, 232pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859226572018, Ebook, ePUB, 232pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-555-4 -
Storytelling and Story-Reading in Early Years
How to Tell and Read Stories to Young Children
Mary Medlicott
Stories play a crucial role in young children's social and literacy development. This guide gives professionals the skills to plan and run the best possible storytelling and reading sessions for children, from how to use props and voices, to how to cater for mixed ability learning groups. Includes stories, rhymes and activities for ages 2-5. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.18in / 216mm x 157mm, 168pp, $22.95ISBN: 97817859229852018, Ebook, ePUB, 168pp, $22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-604-9
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