Early Childhood Books

New and Published Books – Page 3

21. Creating the Curriculum

    By Dominic Wyse, Vivienne Baumfield, David Egan, Louise Hayward, Moira Hulme, Ian Menter, Carmel Gallagher, Ruth Leitch, Kay Livingston, Bob Lingard

    Series: Understanding Primary Education Series

    Is there an ‘ideal’ primary school curriculum? Who should decide what the curriculum is? Should teachers have autonomy over how they teach? The curriculum is the heart of what teachers teach and learners learn: effective teaching is only possible with an effective curriculum. Yet in spite of its...

    Published August 16th 2012 by Routledge
22. Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children

    3rd Edition

    Edited by Olivia N. Saracho, Bernard Spodek

    The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children is the essential reference on research on early childhood education throughout the world. This singular resource provides a comprehensive overview of important contemporary issues as well as the information necessary to make informed...

    Published August 8th 2012 by Routledge
23. Technology and Critical Literacy in Early Childhood

    By Vivian Maria Vasquez, Carol Branigan Felderman

    What do new technologies and new forms of communication mean for young children growing up in the 21st century? How are they shaping the mindsets, identities and practices which impact their lives at home and at school? This book explores the intersection of technology and critical literacy,...

    Published July 31st 2012 by Routledge
24. Socioeconomic Status, Parenting, and Child Development

    Edited by Marc H. Bornstein, Robert H. Bradley

    Series: Monographs in Parenting Series

    Socioeconomic Status, Parenting, and Child Development presents cutting-edge thinking and research on linkages among socioeconomic status, parenting, and child development. The contributors represent an array of different disciplines, and approach the issues from a variety of perspectives....

    Published July 26th 2012 by Routledge
25. Resourcing Early Learners

    New Networks, New Actors

    By Sue Nichols, Jennifer Rowsell, Helen Nixon, Sophia Rainbird

    Series: Routledge Research in Education

    The landscape of early childhood education and care is changing. Governments world-wide are assuming increasing authority in relation to child-rearing in the years before school entry, beyond the traditional role in assisting parents to do the best they can by their children. As part of a social...

    Published July 25th 2012 by Routledge
26. Music for Early Learning

    Songs and musical activities to support children's development

    By Linda Bance

    Is my singing good enough? What should I do with instruments? How can I create a rich and exciting musical environment which will allow for both child and adult led musical activity? Singing, dancing and music-making comes naturally to young children, but we as adults often lack confidence in our...

    Published June 26th 2012 by Routledge
27. Nature and Young Children

    Encouraging Creative Play and Learning in Natural Environments, 2nd Edition

    By Ruth Wilson

    Now in its second edition, Nature and Young Children promotes the holistic development of children by connecting them with nature. It offers advice and guidance on how to set up indoor and outdoor nature play spaces as well as encouraging environmentally responsible attitudes, values and behaviour...

    Published June 14th 2012 by Routledge
28. Running Records

    Authentic Instruction in Early Childhood Education

    By Mary Shea

    The most effective way to understand what a child knows about the reading process is to take a running record. In Running Records, Mary Shea demonstrates how teachers can use this powerful tool to design lessons that decrease reading difficulties, build on strengths, and stimulate motivation,...

    Published May 24th 2012 by Routledge
29. Mathematics in Early Years Education

    3rd Edition

    By Ann Montague-Smith, Alison Price

    This third edition of the best-selling Mathematics in Nursery Education provides an accessible introduction to the teaching of mathematics in the early years. Covering all areas of mathematics learning – number and counting, calculation, pattern, shape, measures and data handling – it summarises...

    Published May 16th 2012 by Routledge
30. The Outdoor Classroom Ages 3-7

    Using Ideas from Forest Schools to Enrich Learning

    By Karen Constable

    The outdoor area is now an integral part of many early years settings and schools, but is it being used to its full potential? This book clearly explains the learning potential of the outdoor environment and practically demonstrates how the ‘Outdoor Classroom’ can be developed in early years...

    Published May 13th 2012 by Routledge