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I have just bought this book as I am fascinated by how children learn, make associations and acutally 'tick' for want of a better word. This book is written by Anita M Hughes, who is a friend and colleague of Elinor Goldschmeid. I only started reading it today and am two chapters in already! A brief synopsis (courtesy of the contents page) Thinking about learning Early sensory and motor development The treasure basket - what is the object like? Offering the treasure basket Heuristic play - what can I do with the object? Offering heuristic play Expanding the approach The author explains very well the need for natural materials and open ended resources and a…
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Ive heard of this book, 'Inside the Black Box' about assessmnet for learning but not come across it myself. Can anyone tell me anyhting about it and if its of any use in early years. Im afraid I dont know the author thanks
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I'm trying to get hold of the book 'Foundations for Independence, Developing independent learning in the Foundation Stage', Featherstone S. & Bayley R. (2002) Featherstone Education. Tried Amazon and Waterstones web sites, and a google search. I can download it but want something to read at my leisure
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Hi everyone I went to the bookshop on Saturday and got some books which were recommended as a key text by my college for the Foundation Degree. I would like to recommened Developing Essential Study Skills by Elaine Payne etal. It is very detalied in 2 parts developing study skills and developing assessment skills. I have spent the last 2 days looking at it and am slowing going trough each chapter at a time. Beth
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Displays Of Children's Work
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Hi, I have just got a job as Nursery Nurse in the school that I work in as Teaching Assistant. I have been trying to find some good books with ideas on displaying childrens work (wall displays, funky lettering etc). Has anyone got any recommendations of books showing examples and ideas? I was unfortunate that in my last two classes I worked with a colleague who had a natural flair for displays and never really got the chance to create my own! I would love to be able to take some new ideas and create fantastic displays in my new job but definately need some help!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Julie
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I recently purchased this excellent book written by many well known names (Ros Baylet, Helen Bilton and Penny Tassoni to mention but a few )and edited by Sally Featherstone. It imediiately struck a chord with me as I'm sure it will with many others and would strongly recommend it others in the wake of the Rose report. Its full of wonderful insites and useful ideas for helping children with phonics. To quote from the preface "When I was head of a nursery/infant school, five year old Shane came to me to show me his work. It was a phonics worksheet of words that start with the 'L' sound. I complimented him on his accurate colouring and the careful way he had copied the …
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Free Sticker Charts
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Just found this hope it's of use to someone Free sticker charts http://213.123.131.54/sfeshop/?page=shop/b...063a2d4db855b92 b& Star Sorry link not working try this........ http://213.123.131.54/sfeshop/?page=shop/b...063a2d4db855b92 b&
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Journeys
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hi, my topic this term is journeys, just read a previouse topic about a book list for topics that we are all covering. Can anyone share with me good books linked to journeys, these are the ones i am thinking of w train ride Mr gumpys boat ride a sailor went to sea, sea, sea, whatever next - jill murphy would love some stories linked to wind, kites, aeroplanes!!
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hi I was wondering if anyone could recommend websites which sell the large format 'big' books for reading at story time thank you Sandie
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Has anyone read You can create a calm classroom by Sue Cowley? is it any good? Sharon
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