Meeting the Early Learning Goals Through Role Play

Author: Marie Aldridge
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134009054
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
This book offers step-by-step guidance to help busy practitioners create meaningful role play that will delight young children, enhance learning and link to the Early Learning Goals. The role play scenarios have been carefully created so that children can identify with them and will be excited and eager to join in. They give children the opportunity to play freely, to discover and develop at their own pace and to link directly to the Early Learning Goals and beyond. This Book shows practitioners exactly how to plan, organize and implement role play activities. The activities have been tried, tested and enjoyed in the busy nursery where the author works. The book also divides the play scenarios into the DfES stated area of learning (personal, social, emotional, communication, language and literacy, mathematical, knowledge of the world, creative and physical) allowing practitioners to choose activities to suit their needs. The book includes: step-by-step guidance; photographs and plans; a list of easily obtained and inexpensive play equipment; and a planning template for practitioners to develop their own ideas. It should prove useful to teachers and assistants from nursery classes up to key stage 1.

EBOOK: Supporting Musical Development in the Early Years

Author: Linda Pound
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN: 0335247091
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
This important book provides practical guidance for parents, teachers and other early years practitioners who are concerned with young children's musical development. The authors highlight the relationship between music and the development of communication, the expression of emotion and playfulness. They show how these three elements, in conjunction with musical activity and experience, underpin all future learning including the development of language. They go on to explore music as a subject in its own right and its role in supporting other areas of the curriculum. Insights from a wide range of research are presented in a way which makes them accessible to practitioners so that they can be used to inform and develop effective practice. Practitioners and parents are encouraged to have confidence in their own musical ability. The book provides a wide range of practical strategies and activities. It will show that everyone is capable of enjoying making music with young children and contributing to their future musical development.

The Thinking Child Resource Book

Author: Nicola Call
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1855397412
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
`An extremely practical, accessible guide to putting brain-based research into action in foundation stage settings. Children taught like this will be at a huge advantage in the acquisition of literacy skills...indeed, in all their learning.'SUE PALMER, author of Foundations of Literacy In this new edition of a popular resource, the authors provide a wealth of practical suggestions on how to implement the most up-to-date research findings into how children learn best in early years settings. It is fully updated with reference to all the latest initiatives including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Every Child Matters. This practical resource includes ways to promote self-esteem and emotional intelligence; ideas for teaching through play, music and movement; activities for circle time; guidance on inclusion, extended provision and healthy settings; and advice on managing behaviour positively and fostering relationships with parents and carers. This resource book can be used independently or as a companion to The Thinking Child. Handy margin references direct you to the appropriate pages of the sister book should you wish to learn more about the theory and reseach behind the practical techniques. An indispensable resource for early years practitioners of all settings, this book will also appeal to trainee teachers, practitioners working towards further qualifications and parents.

Game-Songs with Prof Dogg's Troupe (Book + CD) New Cover

Author: Harriett Powell
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408194430
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
A collection of action songs, dances, sound effect songs and songs to act out. They are all designed to develop literacy, social and communication skills, and build young children's confidence. The songbook contains the music, words, piano accompaniments and play-along percussion ideas. The CD contains a recording of all the accompaniments to sing along with. No music reading is required.

Planning for Learning through Sounds

Author: Judith Harries
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1909101753
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
Plan for six weeks of learning covering all six areas of learning and development of the EYFS through the topic of sounds. The Planning for Learning series is a series of topic books written around the Early Years Foundation Stage designed to make planning easy. This book takes you through six weeks of activities on the theme of sounds. Each activity is linked to a specific Early Learning Goal, and the book contains a skills overview so that practitioners can keep track of which areas of learning and development they are promoting. This book also includes a photocopiable page to give to parents with ideas for them to get involved with their children's topic, as well as ideas for bringing the six weeks of learning together.The weekly themes in this book include: hearing and making sounds, musical sounds, changing sounds, animal sounds and machine sounds.

Three Tapping Teddies

Author: Kaye Umansky
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9780713674736
Category : Children's songs
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
A much-loved music and literacy resource for Early Years - now with a bright new cover! A musical treat - 15 lively, enchanting chants and stories retold by Kaye Umansky. Includes favourites such as Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, Chicken Licken and Cinderella - all with imaginative musical develpment activities by Helen MacGregor.

Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy in the Early Years Foundation Stage

Author: Anita M Hughes
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136033661
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
The Practical Guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage series will assist practitioners in the smooth and successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Each book gives clear and detailed explanations of each aspect of Learning and Development and encourages readers to consider each area within its broadest context to expand and develop their own knowledge and good practice. Practical ideas and activities for all age groups are offered along with a wealth of expertise of how elements from the practice guidance can be implemented within all early years settings. The books include suggestions for the innovative use of everyday ressources, popular books and stories. This book offers an in-depth understanding of children's thinking skills from a psychological perspective. The book introduces the Learning Tools model, a vital cognitive tool used by children to learn and solve problems, and gives practical ideas on how practitioners can use everyday materials to promote problem solving and early numeracy skills through play. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice and understanding to help them provide learning opportunities to meet the unique needs of all children in their setting.

Planning for Learning through Opposites

Author: Judith Harries
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1909101656
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
Plan for six weeks of learning covering all six areas of learning and development of the EYFS through the topic of opposites. The Planning for Learning series is a series of topic books written around the Early Years Foundation Stage designed to make planning easy. This book takes you through six weeks of activities on the theme of opposites. Each activity is linked to a specific Early Learning Goal, and the book contains a skills overview so that practitioners can keep track of which areas of learning and development they are promoting. This book also includes a photocopiable page to give to parents with ideas for them to get involved with their children's topic, as well as ideas for bringing the six weeks of learning together.The weekly themes in this book include: words and concepts: happy/sad; big/small; old/new; hot/cold; loud/quiet; up/down. It all ends with a pyjama party with children enjoying night time things during the day!

Planning for Learning through Journeys

Author: Judith Harries
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1909101540
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 57

Book Description
Plan for six weeks of learning covering all six areas of learning and development of the EYFS through the topic of journeys and transport. The Planning for Learning series is a series of topic books written around the Early Years Foundation Stage designed to make planning easy. This book takes you through six weeks of activities on the theme of journeys and transport. Each activity is linked to a specific Early Learning Goal, and the book contains a skills overview so that practitioners can keep track of which areas of learning and development they are promoting. This book also includes a photocopiable page to give to parents with ideas for them to get involved with their children's topic, as well as ideas for bringing the six weeks of learning together. The weekly themes in this book include: travel on foot, by road, by rail, track and trail, over and under water, through the air, anywhere and everywhere.

Sound and Music

Author: Liz Williams
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408195070
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 42

Book Description
This book gives ideas for introducing and extending experiences of sound and music for babies and young children. Each page spread contains a range of experiences and a selection of ideas ffor each of the six stages in Development Matters (Revised EYFS 2012).The Baby&Beyond series takes simple activities or resources and shows how they can be used with children at each of the EYFS development stages, from birth to 60+ months. Each activity is laid out so that you can see progression at a glance.