Pre-school & Kindergarten

In the second edition of his unique study of peer relationships in childhood, Dr Barry Schneider re-examines this fundamental aspect of childhood. ...

Discover Creativity with 25 Year Olds explores young childrens creative development and shares important insight as to why and how practitioners ca...

For many, social thinking is hard-wired at birth and strengthens naturally through experiences. However, for a variety of reasons, some children fi...

How do childrens early physical experiences influence their future health and well-being? What are the future consequences of a sedentary childhood...

This book investigates parental engagement in the transition to school in China and Australia, which were taken as representatives of Eastern and W...

Despite vast possible differences across geographic locations, cultural practices, community values, and curricular priorities, there are everyday ...

This essential guide provides clear and comprehensive support for those looking to introduce creative woodwork into early years settings. With theo...

Children's Empowerment in Play is an accessible insight into the vital place of play in childrens development. The book focuses on three main theme...

Key components of practitioner inquiry provide an effective approach to lasting educational change. By including narratives of practice from across...

Early Childhood is a complex and diverse field. This text is designed to help students understand and engage with current themes in early childhood...

Young childrens personal, social and emotional development is of central importance to all those working in the Early Years.   Offering thought-pro...

Now in a revised and updated third edition incorporating a decade of additional research and classroom experience, this book has helped over 100,00...

What Does Developmentally Appropriate Practice Look Like in an Infant and Toddler Program? If youve ever wondered how effective teachers actually d...

Trauma-Informed Practice in Montessori Classrooms provides important historical and contemporary evidence of the potential for Montessori schools t...