Children flourish in their development and learning when practitioners and parents work together. Childrens development and learning are further enhanced when interconnected knowledge and understanding work together. In this new edition the authors guide readers in understanding of child development. They highlight the need for those who work with young children to become reflective practitioners. Through a focus on the introduction of nursery rhymes, finger rhymes, action songs and poetry cards, the authors provide a gentle, child-friendly way to develop literacy 0-7. Thoroughly revised and updated, this book includes: - Case studies and examples - Discussion of the primary framework- Inclusion of schools as an educational setting- Age-appropriate activities- Further reading suggestions at the end of each chapterThis book is useful for teachers, practitioners, teaching assistants and childminders and for anyone working with children from birth to seven years in nursery and primary schools, childrens centres, foundation units, and at home.Tina Bruce is an Honorary visiting professor in Early Childhood at Roehampton University. Jenny Spratt is Head of EYFS and Childrens Centre Services for Peterborough Local Authority
Introducing the Essentials of Communication, Language and Literacy Observing Children in an Enabling Environment Parent/Baby Songs Finger Rhymes Mark-Making and Writing Action Songs: On the Spot Action Songs: Moving around Nursery Rhymes Poetry Cards: Mapping Sounds onto Letters
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