Preschool category: 2281 books
Teaching Chinese Literacy in the Early Years
Psychology, pedagogy and practice
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2014
The Chinese language is now used by a quarter of the world’s population and is increasingly popular as a second language. Teaching Chinese Literacy in the Early Years comprehensively investigates the psychology, pedagogy and practice involved in teaching Chinese literacy to young children.
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Diverse Literacies in Early Childhood
A social justice approach
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2014
This important, research-based text explores the concept of literacy as social practice within diverse family, community and educational settings. Its theoretical premise that literacy learning and life chances are inextricably linked is underscored by practical example, teachers' stories and real-world...
Learn Every Day About Our Green Earth
100 Best Ideas from Teachers
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2010
Each book in the Learn Every Day series features one hundred activities contributed by teachers around the world. Classroom-tested and teacher-approved, these activities teach children ages three to six about some of their favorite topics. Organized by curriculum area, each chapter is structured by...
Bilingual Childcare
Hitches, Hurdles and Hopes
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2017
This ethnographic study explores aspects of bilingual education in two early childhood German–English education centres in Australia. Using various sources of data and multiple methods of analysis, it investigates the processes at work when establishing and implementing a bilingual programme and...
The role of fathers in infant years
A report assessing theory, politics, and practice
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2014
Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Pedagogy - Nursery Pedagogy, Early Childhood Education, grade: 1,0, University of Warwick (Institute of Education), course: Masculinities, Fatherhood, and Young Children, language: English, abstract: 'Poverty, pressure of business, mistaken social prejudices,...
Essential Nursery Management
A Practitioner's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2007
Written by a highly acclaimed expert in the field, this practical and accessible book addresses all the critical aspects of effective nursery management. From leadership skills and one-to-one skills, developing and monitoring the curriculum; and staff training and appraisals, to astute financial management;...
Starting Inquiry-based Science in the Early Years
Look, talk, think and do
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2015
Young children are intuitive scientists. This book builds on their inherent curiosity and problem solving as they move forward in their scientific thinking. Science develops from early beginnings and a solid foundation in the early years is essential for their future learning and engagement with the...
Theories of Childhood, Second Edition
An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget & Vygotsky
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2013
Examine the work of five groundbreaking education theorists-John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky-in relation to early childhood. Theories of Childhood provides a basic introduction to each theorist and explains the relationship of theory to practice and its impact...
In Dialogue with Reggio Emilia
Listening, Researching and Learning
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2004
The early childhood programme of Reggio Emilia in Italy is acclaimed as one of the best education systems in the world and this book offers the unique insight of Carlina Rinaldi, the former director of the municipal early childhood centres in Reggio Emilia and successor to Loris Malaguzzi, one of...
Loris Malaguzzi and the Schools of Reggio Emilia
A selection of his writings and speeches, 1945-1993
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2016
Loris Malaguzzi was one of the most important figures in 20th century early childhood education, achieving world-wide recognition for his educational ideas and his role in the creation of municipal schools for young children in the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, the most successful example ever...
Learn Every Day About Social Studies
100 Best Ideas from Teachers
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2011
Children are naturally interested in their world. This book invites children to explore the world around them, learn about different cultures, consider a variety of careers, and discover the uniqueness of their very own neighborhood. Starting with the many ways we are alike and different, and expanding...
Puff in the Pillow
Fireworks Night
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2013
Puff is a lovely character who lives in every child’s pillow and who they can turn to when scared and worried about something their life. In this story Puff helps a little girl confront her fear of Fireworks. Many children have a fears which parents need to manage. Puff in the Pillow: Fireworks...
by Ian Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2008
Teaching and Learning Early Number is a bestselling guide for all trainee and practising Early Years teachers and classroom assistants. It provides an accessible guide to a wide range of research evidence about the teaching and learning of early number.
by Melinda Thompson, Melissa Ferrell, Cecilia Minden
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2011
Reading is a neurologically complex skill. So, it isn’t surprising that many children find learning to read difficult. Make learning to read more fun with award-winning Budding Reader eBooks, arguably the easiest learn-to-read book series on the market. These research-based eBooks were developed...