SUPPORTING THE WELLBEING OF CHILDREN WITH EAL

$33.00 AUD

Category: Child Development

We All Have Imagination by Thereza Rowe

$25.00 AUD

Category: Children's Books

We all have imagination celebrates the creativity which is innate to children and how this unique ability comes as a refreshing tonic and can improve the world around us.The book shows the contrast between creativity applied in everyday playful situations and how this effects bigger changes later in adu lt life.Written and illustrated by Thereza Rowe in her unique poetic and bold colourful style. ...Show more

Michael Rosen's Book of Play - Why Play Really Matters, and 101 Ways to Get More of It in Your Life by Michael Rosen; Charlotte Trounce (Illustrator)

$23.00 AUD

Category: Child Development

When did you last make time for play?

Partnership with Parents in Early Childhood Settings by Liz Hryniewicz (Editor); Paulette Luff (Editor)

$75.00 AUD

Category: Child Development

Partnership with Parents in Early Childhood Settings examines how practitioners can work effectively with parents and families, acknowledging　the complex nature of these relationships. Drawing on policy, research and practice from kindergartens and early years settings in five European countries, it pro vides insight into how political, social and cultural contexts　affect the relationships between educators and families and the impact this has on children's early experiences.   The book is based upon learning from an Erasmus mobility project between educators from five countries in OMEP (the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education). It presents examples from practice and research from the different countries and highlights some positive and practical ways in which professionals can work with parents, as well as potential barriers to parental partnership and how these might be overcome. Each section focuses on a different country and allows for a detailed exploration into how relationships are developed and sustained for the benefit of young children and their families in different places. Throughout, the reader is encouraged to reflect on their current understanding of parental partnership and how they can plan for positive parental partnership working in the future.　   This thought-provoking text will be an indispensable resource for students of early childhood and teachers and practitioners, as well as academics and those with an interest in early years social and educational policy. ...Show more

You're Telling the StoryHow to Develop Useful Assessments for Learning in Early Childhood by Janet Moles

$34.95 AUD

Category: Child Development

This is an accessible guide to creating authentic and robust documentation in early childhood contexts. It provides early childhood professionals with practical, user-friendly strategies for making documentation work for them, enabling them to work smarter, not harder, while improving teaching practice and outcomes for children. ...Show more

INCLUDING ALL CHILDREN STRATEGIES THAT WORK by Anne Vize

$39.95 AUD

Category: Child Development

My Mum's a Pillow by Fiona Merrin; Simon Howe (Illustrator)

$17.00 AUD

Category: Child Development

Age range 3 to 6 All boys think that they have the best mum in the world. But I'm lucky, because I know it. That's not because everyone else's mum isn't good, I'm sure they are wonderful. But my mum is as soft as a pillow and that has to be the most special thing in the whole wide world. My Mum's a Pill ow encourages everyone to feel that they are beautiful just the way they are. The things that make us different, are what make us wonderful. ...Show more

The Anti-Bias Approach in Early Childhood by Red Ruby Scarlet (Editor)

$150.00 AUD

Category: Child Development

Fair's Fair - How to Tackle Bias in Education and Care Services by Lisa Bryant; Red Ruby Scarlet

$29.95 AUD

Category: Child Development

Social Inclusion and the Early Years Learning Framework A Way of Working by Sims Margaret

$39.95 AUD

Category: Child Development

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

$20.00 AUD

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.