Pre-school & Kindergarten

Research findings repeatedly show that music is one of the subjects which teachers feel least confident to tackle. There are many reasons for this,...

This book examines the philosophical and theoretical foundations of early years practice, and supports practitioners as they reflect on the collect...

In this newly revised edition of Understanding Research in Early Education, Margaret Clark demonstrates the continuing relevance of research in the...

Understanding Tablets from Early Childhood to Adulthood offers an alternative to dominant and populist narratives that young people are intuitively...

Following on from the success of Mal Leicester's previous books Stories for Classroom and Assembly and Stories for Inclusive Schools, this book sho...

Drawing on research, theory and practice, this book presents ways in which practitioners, working in partnership with parents, can give children a ...

Implementing the Every Child Matters Strategy is a comprehensive resource for senior leaders, managers of Every Child Matters (ECM) and teachers re...

Colwyn Trevarthen’s seminal work has earned him a place alongside the most prestigious thinkers, writers and researchers into human development. He...

Human trafficking is a serious human rights violation that leads to the gross exploitation of its victims, who are coerced into forced labor and sl...

Written for teachers, nursery nurses, students and parents by experienced nursery staff, this is an essential guide to organizing, resourcing and t...

Dr Eva Johansson is Professor of Education at the Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Stavanger, Norway.Dr Johanna Einarsdottir ...

Dr Eva Johansson is Professor of Education at the Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Stavanger, Norway.Dr Johanna Einarsdottir ...

This highly practical resource book presents ways in which teachers can help to develop children's problem-solving and thinking skills through a ra...

This work suggests strategies for working with children who can't settle down to work, who have angry outbursts, who demand constant attention or w...

If we want children to be successful, confident, independent learners, we need to relearn the skill of truly listening. The Voice of the Child buil...

First published in 1981, this work is based on the author’s research in the playgrounds of two Oxford schools. It describes the order amongst the a...

Young Children’s Experimental Cookery encourages Early Years practitioners and teachers to take an innovative and creative approach to introducing ...

Now in a fully updated seventh edition, The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools provides essential information for students, trainee, and practi...

Taking a fresh look at the role of creativity within the early years, this accessible guide explores what is meant by creativity and considers how ...

First Published in 2000.This book provides a description and analysis of play and its use in helping young children to reach their potential. It is...

Developmental Dyslexia from Birth to Eight takes a fresh approach to a condition which is often poorly understood and unjustly stigmatised. Illumin...

Showing how everyday experiences can be used to encourage early mathematical thinking, this book will help you to support young children’s mathemat...

Promoting British Values in the Early Years explores what is meant by British values and how these can be promoted in the Early Years Foundation S...

Everything we learn, every way we influence others and every relationship we form hangs around a complex interplay of behaviours, feelings and thou...