Early Years Books

New and Published Books – Page 9

81. Early Childhood Teacher Research

    From Questions to Results

    By Kathryn Castle

    What is early childhood teacher research and why is it important? How does a teacher researcher formulate a research question and a plan for doing research? How do teachers apply research results to effect change? Early Childhood Teacher Research is an exciting new resource that will address the...

    Published August 15th 2011 by Routledge
82. Understanding Babies and Young Children from Conception to Three

    A guide for students, practitioners and parents

    By Christine Macintyre

    When do babies begin to learn and what exactly are they learning? What are the key stages of a toddler’s development? Do movements such as crawling really affect later learning? How important is the environment to the under threes? What can I do to give each child the best possible support? Written...

    Published August 1st 2011 by Routledge
83. Developing Physical Health and Well-being through Gymnastics (7-11)

    A Session-by-Session Approach, 3rd Edition

    By Maggie Carroll, Jackie Hannay

    How can you make gymnastics challenging, lively and inclusive? How can you improve the health, fitness and well-being of all your children? How can you ensure progression over time? This practical and easy-to-use teacher’s guide is the brand new edition of the popular workbook Gymnastics 7-11. It...

    Published June 30th 2011 by Routledge
84. The Evidence-based Parenting Practitioner’s Handbook

    By Kirsten Asmussen

    The Evidence-based Parenting Practitioner’s Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the knowledge necessary to effectively deliver evidence-based parenting interventions within community and health settings. Using clear examples of how this knowledge can inform frontline work with parents,...

    Published June 16th 2011 by Routledge
85. Meeting the Child in Steiner Kindergartens

    An Exploration of Beliefs, Values and Practices

    Edited by Rod Parker-Rees

    What can early years practitioners learn from Steiner kindergartens? What is distinctive about Steiner kindergarten teachers’ ways of getting to know children? As demands for accountability in Early Years settings continue to grow, external pressure to assess children and to measure their progress...

    Published April 20th 2011 by Routledge
86. Introducing Bruner

    A Guide for Practitioners and Students in Early Years Education

    By Sandra Smidt

    Sandra Smidt takes the reader on a journey through the key concepts of Jerome Bruner, a significant figure in the field of early education whose work has spanned almost a century. His wide-ranging and innovative principles of early learning and teaching are unpicked here using everyday language and...

    Published March 31st 2011 by Routledge
87. Exploring Children's Creative Narratives

    Edited by Dorothy Faulkner, Elizabeth Coates

    How should we understand children’s creativity? This fascinating collection of international research offers fresh perspectives on children’s creative processes and the expression of their creative imagination through dramatic play, stories, artwork, dance, music and conversation. Drawing on a...

    Published March 24th 2011 by Routledge
88. Every Nursery Needs a Garden

    A Step-by-step Guide to Creating and Using a Garden with Young Children

    By Ann Watts

    ‘If outdoor activities with young children have always baffled you, then this is the book for you. Practical in style and structure, it has an accessible approach which is based in the best early years practice and provides plenty of challenges and new ideas. It is a must have for your early years...

    Published March 23rd 2011 by David Fulton Publishers
89. Parallel Learning of Reading and Writing in Early Childhood

    By Mary Shea

    Parallel Learning of Reading and Writing in Early Childhood explores why it’s important to provide a balanced language learning environment for young children and offers approaches for children to practice and explore language. Writing – a different but parallel process – can open the...

    Published March 13th 2011 by Routledge
90. Developing Your Portfolio – Enhancing Your Learning and Showing Your Stuff

    A Guide for the Early Childhood Student or Professional, 2nd Edition

    By Marianne Jones, Marilyn Shelton

    Portfolios have often been used as a way for teachers to monitor and assess their students' progress, but this book picks up on the current trend of using portfolios to assess teachers themselves as part of their degree requirements. As a professional development tool, portfolios are also useful...

    Published March 6th 2011 by Routledge