About the books in this pack:
Press It, Switch It, Turn It, Move it! (Terry Gould)
This practical book supports the delivery of early ICT across the revised EYFS, including resource suggestions for providing an ICT-rich environment. It also supports nervous practitioners with case studies, ideas and practical elements based on research and experience.~
Science in the Early Years (Kirstine Beeley)
An inspirational book that gives practitioners the confi dence to teach Science in the early years, helping children to become active and inquisitive learners. This book looks at and challenges the traditional teaching views of Science and aims to show how scientifi c exploration and thinking are at the heart of child-led, child-centered EYFS provision.
The Key Person Approach (Anita Soni and Sue Bristow)
This user-friendly book links the theory that underpins the Key Person Approach with how to develop and support effective practice in settings. It offers solutions to the challenges this approach can bring, especially in schools, and includes questions to encourage self-evaluation and refl ective practice.
How to be an Outstanding Childminder (Allison Lee)
An invaluable handbook, this edition contains easy-to-introduce tips and techniques to propel childminders into the outstanding category everyday, without spending lots more time planning and preparing. It includes information on tracking the developmental progress of children and keeping up to date with training and legislation as well as covering relationships, early identifi cation and intervention and self-evaluation.
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Outdoor Play (Julie Mountain)
All practitioners understand the benefi ts of regular, progressive outdoor play. This new addition to the 100 Ideas series provides simple, quick to understand ideas which range in complexity. Whether you are just getting started with outdoor play or are experienced and have used Forest School ideas, there is something for everyone and every type of weather!
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Outstanding Practice (Lucy Peet)
100 easy to implement ideas to transform your planning, practice and setting from good to outstanding! Full of tips for promoting independence, stimulating creative thinking, developing a sense of calm and maintaining a structured environment, this book is an excellent tool for both new and experienced practitioners.
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: School Readiness (Clare Ford)
Discover practical activities and ideas to develop the basic skills every child needs as a foundation for learning, whatever their individual needs and learning styles. Areas covered include speaking and listening skills, early numeracy, pre-writing and reading skills and social confi dence. Additional ideas for involving parents help to promote links between home and early years provision. Applying the latest thinking concerning pre-school learning, this book helps prepare the ground for a child’s future success.
