Drama and Traditional Story for the Early Years

Author: Francis Prendiville
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136286624
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 268

Book Description
This is a book that looks at how drama has its basis in good early years practice. Most early years practitioners are doing some drama and are edging towards more structured work - this text will help them go further by building their own skills. Using tried and tested example dramas based on traditional stories, the authors show how clearly dramas are constructed. They move from the simple use if TiR (Teacher in Role) to more complex, full dramas, using traditional stories including Little Bo Peep, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Humpty Dumpty, The Pied Piper, The Billy Goats Gruff and Hansel and Gretel. Drama in the early years covers a number of key areas where drama is of particular importance for this age group including: * drama in the National Curriculum * how drama can help your teaching of the Literacy Hour * personal and social education and citizenship * drama and special needs * assessment * recording and progression * developing a school policy for drama.

Drama and Traditional Story for the Early Years

Author: Francis Prendiville
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136286691
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Teaching Across the Early Years 3-7

Author: Hilary Cooper
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134576633
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
This practical and accessible book explores ways of developing continuity and coherence in children's learning from three to seven years old. It is based around three case studies in which tutors on Initial Teacher Training courses worked with early years practitioners in three different pre-school settings, each linked to a primary school. The book describes how they successfully managed to plan and teach integrated themes across the age-range in the context of the requirements of the Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum. Each case study has a different focus: * science, design and technology *' the arts' - including an ICT strand * 'the humanities' - including a physical education strand English and mathematics dimensions run through each theme.The book is alive with discussion of children's art, language, drama and music, captured as field notes, writing, drawing, and as video tape. Each chapter concludes with suggestions of ways in which readers can develop the ideas in their own contexts. This book will be invaluable reading for students on Early Years courses, Early Years practitioners, and tutors and mentors in early childhood education.

The Toymaker's Workshop and Other Tales

Author: Jo Boulton
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1843121255
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Presenting links between the activities and the early learning goals, and Key Stage 1 National Curriculum Requirements, this book in the series features activities on Humpty Dumpty, Billy Goats Gruff and The Lonely Dragon.

Teaching and Learning in the Early Years

Author: David Whitebread
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317936108
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 416

Book Description
This best-selling text book provides a broad-ranging and up-to-date review of thinking and best practice within nursery and infant education. Written around the basic truth that an effective early years curriculum must start with the children, their needs and their potential, the contributors to this classic text acknowledge that learning must have a strong element of fun, wonder and excitement. Fully revised and updated in light of recent changes to the Early Years curriculum, with brand new chapters on assessment, communication, writing, creativity and diversity, the contributors address a range of fundamental issues and principles, including: an analysis of research into how children learn; discussions of issues such as classroom organisation, curriculum management, and assessment; a detailed section on play and language; chapters covering individual curriculum areas, including new chapters on music and PSHE. Each chapter combines a review of important principles with practical and inspiring classroom examples throughout. It is essential reading for all Foundations Stage and KS1 trainee teachers, their tutors and mentors, and serving teachers working in the 3-7 age range who wish to reflect upon and develop their practice.

Communication, Language and Literacy from Birth to Five

Author: Avril Brock
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1446241807
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
With the introduction of the new Early Years Foundation Stage in 2008, practitioners need to be able to meet the needs of all young children in the six areas of learning - one of which is communication, language and literacy. This book helps the reader develop their knowledge, skills and practice in encouraging and promoting communication, language and literacy for babies and young children. It includes: - activities, examples, case studies and ideas from actual practice - guidance on how to meet children′s diverse needs in an inclusive environment - advice on involving parents in their children′s learning - resources, useful websites and suggestions for further reading This book is a must-read for anyone working with children from birth to five.

Exploring Time and Place Through Play

Author: Hilary Cooper
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135397899
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
This book is packed with fun and exciting activities that enable the child to make sense of the world that they live in and relate it to their own experiences in order to enhance their personal and social development.

Developing Children's Emotional Intelligence

Author: Shahnaz Bahman
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0826499740
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
This book uses the four cornerstones of emotional intelligence: self awareness, self management, relationship awareness and relationship management as the theoretical background and provides practical strategies for application in the classroom.

The Really Useful Literacy Book

Author: Tony Martin
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134083750
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 301

Book Description
Highly qualified literacy specialists show you how to plan units of work with flexibility and creativity, whilst retaining the objectives of the National Literacy Strategy. A lively, stimulating companion for foundation and Key Stage 1 & 2 teachers.

Delivering Authentic Arts Education with Student Resource Access 12 Months

Author: Judith Dinham
Publisher: Cengage AU
ISBN: 0170368823
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
"This practical text helps student teachers develop their confidence, understandings and skills so that they can effectively and authentically teach arts in primary and middle school classrooms. Delivering Authentic Arts Education outlines the true nature of arts education and its importance in the curriculum, emphasising the arts as forms of creative activity, meaning-making and expression in a cultural context. Chapters discuss how to recognise and build on your existing artistic abilities and pedagogical skills, how to encourage childrens creativity, how to lead arts appreciation experiences, and the general principles of planning and assessment. They then examine the five arts areas: dance, drama, media arts, music and visual arts. The final part of the text contains sample learning activities and resources that demonstrate how to plan an effective lesson within a unit of inquiry. Practical tips, classroom snapshots, starter ideas and suggestions for online resources show you the links between theory and practice so you can develop arts education experiences that are purposeful, stimulating and engaging for everyone"--Publisher's summary.