The desire to be independent is a natural part of child development and when children feel safe and secure within their environment they tend to embrace it. We can help out children to develop a sense of independence by encouraging them to make simple choices within their everyday life. The degree of independence that children can achieve is often determined by their age and level of skill, but also their self confidence. The more opportunities children have to be independent, the more their self confidence will grow and the more success they will enjoy. This inspring new book contains 50 simple, highly effective and fun ideas for helping children to embrace and develop this natural part of child development. Paperback: … Read More
50 Fantastic Tings to Do with a Water Tray
Packed full of inspiring activities which re-invigorate and extend traditional areas of early years provision, 50 Fantastic Things to do with a water tray, one of a series of four books, is a must have for pre-schools and nurseries. Each activity features easy to follow step-by-step instructions with additional ideas on how to extend the activity inside and outdoors. The learning possibilities are clearly identified and practitioners can see at a glance what the children will get out of the activity. Paperback: 64 pages Publisher: Featherstone Education (25 Oct 2012) Language: English ISBN-10: 140815983X ISBN-13: 978-1408159835 Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 16.6 x 0.6 cm
50 fantastic ideas for Creativity Outdoors
The 50 Fantastic Things series is a no nonsense, ideas bank …no frills, just 50 examples of great ideas already in practice! Ideal for the busy practitioner they offer a ‘dip in’ approach to accessing ideas that they may not have thought of. Simple inspiring ideas is just what they need to reignite their enthusiasm. Paperback: 64 pages Publisher: Featherstone Education (23 May 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1408186772 ISBN-13: 978-1408186770 Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 17 x 0.6 cm
50 Fantastic ideas for teaching phonics
Learning about phonics and putting that knowledge into practice is an integral part of every child’s learning journey. Good phonic knowledge is essential if children are to become successful writers and readers. This complexity can often make the teaching of phonics difficult (and a little dull!). This book contains a no nonsense ideas bank that are simple and effective when carried out, using readily available resources so that any Early Years setting can put in to practise Alistair’s innovative paths to teaching and learning phonics. Paperback: 64 pages Publisher: Featherstone Education (26 Sep 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1408193973 ISBN-13: 978-1408193976 Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 16.6 x 0.5 cm