Schemas: a Practical Handbook by Laura England

$39.00 AUD

Category: Child Development

Why is there always one child who persistently plays with the door, who mixes sand with water or throws objects across the room? Can these repetitive behaviours, known as schemas, be useful in targeting children's next steps within the EYFS? Is there a way to use them to unlock learning is young childre n? Schemas: A Practical Handbook not only explains what schemas are and how to identify them, but also expands on that knowledge. With the use of pragmatic ideas, rather than being based solely on theory, it explores how schemas are useful in developing children's learning alongside what they already do.The standalone chapters each revolve around a particular schema and feature case studies to discuss how that schema can be used to help children progress within the seven areas of learning, as outlined in the EYFS. Laura England further supports this development with suggestions for enhancements to the environment, core resources and activities. This step-by-step guide is essential for practitioners wishing to further their understanding of children's learning. ...Show more

Questions and Answers about Growing Up (Usborne Lift-the-Flap) by Katie Daynes

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Category: Child Development | Series: Lift the Flap Questions and Answers

What's the point of belly buttons? When will I stop growing? These are just some of the 60+ questions that are featured in this extremely useful book. Children won't be able to resist lifting the flaps to find out the answers.

Understanding Child Development : Linking Theory and Practice by Jennie Lindon

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Category: Child Development

Written by Jennie Lindon, Understanding Child Development is refreshingly clear, readable and user-friendly. With explanations of the key theories and research in all areas of child development, this is the ideal resource for students at Levels 3 and 4, on Foundation and Early Childhood Studies Degrees. Understanding Child Development covers the main theoretical approaches and the key concepts that have shaped good practice - making the practical application of theory and research much more accessible. It provides the underpinning knowledge which is essential for students on all early years and child care courses, as well as those studying playwork, child psychology and child development. With its clear and logical links between theory and good practice, definitions of key concepts, as well as a wealth of example, exercises, and learning features, Understanding Child Development is the ideal text for Early Years students, tutors, assessors and practitioners. First published 2005. ...Show more

A Sound Way by Love

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Category: Child Development

An excellent manual for teachers of young children to support Speaking and Listening outcomes. The aim is to develop children's phonological awareness through word identification, rhyming, alliteration, blending and word manipulation activities. Some writing exercises are included but the emphasis is on understanding how sounds are made and on listening. The underlying assumption is that oral language and listening skills are powerful precictors of success in learning to read and spell. Early in the book is the suggestion that children be provided with mirrors and torches so that they can examine their mouths to see how sounds are made. The emphasis on active involvement continues throughout the text. The theoretical base is minimal, but there is no need for the authors to justify the publication; the common complaint of teachers that children do not listen anymore is sufficient justification. Teachers are given a profusion of activities and games to improve listening and to encourage clear articulation. Thes idea can be used equally well with individual children, small groups or the whole class. The strong spiral binding makes it easy to photocopy the many activity sheets designed for children to manipulate and use in games. ...Show more

Exploring Early Childhood by Louise Weihen

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Category: Child Development

Developmental Profiles - Pre-Birth Through Adolescence by Lynn R. Marotz; K Eileen Allen

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Category: Child Development

Designed to help you comprehend the complexity of child development, DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILES: PRE-BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, Eighth Edition, highlights major characteristics for each of the developmental domains in a concise, non-technical, point-by-point format. The book covers the full range of stages in child and adolescent development, highlighting important safety considerations at each developmental stage. This edition provides extensive information that teachers, families, and service providers will find useful for promoting individualized learning and identifying developmental delays in their earliest stage. It integrates current research and theory throughout, and emphasizes the importance of working collaboratively with diverse families to achieve maximum benefit for children. Both preservice and practicing teachers will turn to this excellent reference over and over again for comprehensive, easy-to-find information about each stage of development. ...Show more

How Many Kisses? by Delphine Chedru

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Category: Child Development

Written and illustrated in the same charming style as Chedru's other new book for children from Thames & Hudson, Who's the Biggest?, How Many Kisses? invites the reader to practice counting with little kisses. Young readers count and blow air kisses to their friends, pets, grandparents, and more wit h this delightfully interactive book. Following a classic counting technique until readers reach the number ten, the book then takes wild jumps up to 17, 64, 823, and finally "millions," prompting a riotous explosion of kisses from the reader. By encouraging the child to physically interact with the book, reading becomes a game that celebrates all the things a child loves in life. ...Show more

Child, Adolescent and Family Development by Phillip T. Slee

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Category: Child Development

The third edition of Child, Adolescent and Family Development provides a comprehensive, readable study of human development from conception to adulthood. It explores the foundations of modern developmental thought, incorporating the latest in international research set within a cultural and historical c ontext. Richly illustrated and enhanced by a range of practical teaching resources, this clear and engaging text is intended to reach students across a range of teaching, psychology, social science and health science disciplines. By employing a thematic approach within the chronologically ordered chapters, this text offers a systematic and intuitive structure for both learning and teaching. This new edition features a set of fully updated case studies that consider current trends and issues in developmental theory and practice, as well as end-of-chapter sections that address important stages in the family life cycle. ...Show more

CARING SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S GROWTH

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Category: Child Development

CHILD DEVELOPMENT 8TH REV ED

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Category: Child Development

EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY

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Category: Child Development

HOLISTIC CARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO THRE

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Category: Child Development