Unfolding of Infants' Gross Motor Development by Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE)

$45.00 NZD

Category: Early Childhood Education

The purpose of Unfolding of Infants' Gross Motor Development is to describe and illustrate the unfolding of natural unassisted gross motor development in infants. It can augment existing texts which do not differentiate between natural motor development and assisted or evoked motor responses in infants. Through descriptions and illustrations, shows the basic process by which babies are naturally able to move well without assistance. Dr. Pikler's approach focuses on natural healthy development and values the quality of the movement rather than the age at which the movement is acquired. These charming line drawings of infants illustrate the unfolding of natural motor development based on Dr Emmi Pikler's classic studies of babies who had the unusual opportunity for both secure, respectful relationships and the chance to explore through their own self-initiated movements.  Unfolding of Infants’ Natural Gross Motor Development can inspire those of all disciplines who work with infants to be able to foster better gross motor development in infants by clarifying through descriptions and illustrations the basic process of how babies are naturally able to move well without assistance. Originally conceived, defined and compiled by the team of The National Methodological Institute for Resiential Nurseries (now The Pikler Institute) in Budapest, Hungary which was headed by Dr Emmi Pikler. ...Show more

Your Self-Confident Baby: How to Encourage Your Child's Natural Abilities from the Very Start by Magda Gerber

$45.00 NZD

Category: Babies

"At long last -- Magda Gerber's wisdom and spice captured in a book --what a treasure! Now parents and caregivers everywhere can benefit from learning what it means to truly respect babies."--Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Author of Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers and Dragon Mom "Magda Gerber's approach will d eepen your understanding of your baby and help you truly appreciate the complexity, competence, and amazing capacities of the small human being for whom you are caring."--Jeree H. Pawl, Ph.D. Director, Infant-Parent Program University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine As the founder of Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE), Magda Gerber has spent decades helping new mothers and fathers give their children the best possible start in life. Her successful parenting approach harnesses the power of this basic fact: Your baby is unique and will grow in confidence if allowed to develop at his or her own pace. The key to successful parenting is learning to observe your child and to trust him or her to be an initiator, an explorer, a self-learner with an individual style of problem solving and mastery. Now you can discover the acclaimed RIE approach. This practical and enlightening guide will help you: Develop your own observational skills Learn when to intervene with your baby and when not to Find ways to connect with your baby through daily caregiving routines such as feeding, diapering, and bathing Effectively handle common problems such as crying, discipline, sleep issues, toilet training, and much more. ...Show more

Teaching and Learning with Infants and Toddlers - Where Meaning-Making Begins by Mary Jane Maguire-Fong

$50.00 NZD

$73.00 (31% off)

Category: Early Childhood Education

This groundbreaking book explores infants’ amazing capacity to learn and presents a reflective approach to teaching inspired by the early childhood schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Each chapter draws from research and real-life infant care settings to illustrate how infants are robust investigators, in tent on making sense of the world around them. Pre- and inservice professionals working with infants and their families will find valuable insights into how to design an infant care program, plan curriculum, assess learning, and work with families.  Teaching and Learning with Infants and Toddlers provides easy-to-understand answers to questions that include: What do I need to know about how the brain develops during infancy? What does teaching look like with children under age 3? How do babies figure out the complex code of language, including the acquisition of multiple languages? Does a baby’s experience have anything to do with later success in school and in life? What kinds of play materials support infants’ learning? What kinds of policies and practices lead to successful group-care programs for infants? User-friendly features of this book include vignettes, photographs of infant classrooms, diagrams and instructive charts, research highlights, and questions for reflection. ...Show more

Authentic Relationships in Group Care for Infants and Toddlers : Resources for Infant Educators (RIE) Principles into Practice by Stephanie Petrie

$63.00 NZD

Category: Early Childhood Education

Underpinned by substantive research on meeting the developmental and attachment needs of infants, this book offers constructive advice on how to encourage curiosity, confidence and emotional security in young children. Based on a philosophy of respect and sensitive observation of infants, it is appropr iate for use in Sure Start programmes. The contributors offer a model that supports children's development and well being without relying on expensive material resources, and enables a coherent care strategy to be applied across different services. They explain the main elements of the RIE approach clearly and concisely and fully explore the practicalities of its implementation in a range of settings, including state-run and independent day care and residential centres, private households and family-based day care. The fresh and effective approach to caring for infants and toddlers outlined in this book will be welcomed by parents and day care professionals, as well as those who manage and evaluate child care provision. First published 2005. ...Show more

Becoming the Parent You Want To Be: A Sourcebook of Strategies for the First Five Years

$47.00 NZD

Category: Child Care

Informative, inspiring, and enlightening, Becoming the Parent You Want to Be provides parents with the building blocks they need to discover their own parenting philosophy and develop effective parenting strategies. Through in-depth information, practical suggestions, and many lively first-person stori es, the authors address the many dilemmas and joys that the parent of young children encounter and demonstrate a range of solutions to the major issues that arise in the raising of babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Full of warmth, clarity, humor, and respect, Becoming the Parent You Want to Be gives parents permission to be human: to question, to learn, to make mistakes, to struggle and to grow, and, most of all, to have fun with their children. ...Show more

Setting the Scene for Positive Behaviour in the Early Years: A framework for good practice by Jason Swale

$85.00 NZD

Category: Early Childhood Education

Instead of focusing on the child as the problem, this book shows, in a highly practical way, how staff in early years settings can implement simple changes to make positive behaviour a reality for all. The author, whose work is based on vast experience in the field, provides an array of positive beh aviour strategies that can be successful with almost all children, whatever the reason for their behaviour. Designed to appeal to and be accessible for all early years practitioners, this book includes strategies and advice on: how to structure learning environments to encourage positive behaviour; providing equality of opportunity, and responding to individual needs; teaching emotional literacy; working in partnership with parents; positive strategies for working with children with autism, ADHD, or withdrawn or distressed children. Supported by extensive case studies, photocopiable material and pro formas, this book will be essential reading for early years workers in a wide variety of settings, as well as students studying childcare at NVQ or degree level. ...Show more

Knowledge and Understanding of the World by Linda Cooper

$53.00 NZD

Category: Early Childhood Education

This is a complete guide to this area the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), promoting a holistic approach and drawing on examples of good practice. "Knowledge and Understanding of the World" introduces this area of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to trainee and qualified early years professio nals. Teaching knowledge and understanding of the world to children aged between 0-5 years is introduced within the context of the EYFS. A balanced approach to the Early Learning Goals is encouraged ensuring that key principles of good early years practice are maintained and developed, and the holistic development of the child is promoted. This user-friendly guide will support early years professionals to: reflect on current practice and develop skills; evaluate the implications of research for early years practice and provision; promote interdisciplinary teamwork between those who work with and support young children; meet the diverse needs of children at different developmental stages and ages; and support children as they move within and beyond the EYFS. This series introduces each of the six areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Language, Literacy and Communication; Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Creative Development; and, Physical Development. Each book delivers accessible yet rigorous support for practitioners, whether training or qualified, in developing their professional understanding and practice in each of these Early Learning Goals. Whilst considering each area in turn, the aim throughout the series is to promote the holistic development of the child. Each volume includes: an introduction to the key area; consideration of the development of children in the key area from birth to 3 years, 3 to 5 years, and into 5 to 7 years; consideration of the holistic development of the child and the impact of that development on the key area being discussed; research evidence to support practice; practical examples of good practice; discussions on leadership in the key area; and, support in the development of pedagogical skills and reflective professional practice. In line with the aims of the EYFS, this series will help you in meeting the challenges that come with supporting the different needs of children, working in multi-professional partnerships, balancing the different areas of development, and supporting transitions within and beyond the EYFS.About the author:Linda Cooper is Senior Lecturer on the BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK. Jane Johnston is a Reader in Education and Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK. Emily Richardson is Senior Lecturer in Primary Geography Education at Roehampton University, UK. Richard Woolley is Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK. ...Show more

Developing Attachment in Early Years Settings: Nurturing Secure Relationships from Birth to Five Years by Veronica Read

$65.00 NZD

Category: Early Childhood Education

Early Years practitioners, like mothers and fathers to be, require a period of preparation before the arrival of a baby. Developing Attachment in Early Years Settings is about how you can help yourself to prepare for the care of individual babies and children in your settings. Without good attachm ent relationships, children's development and learning can be compromised. This highly practical book offers an interpretation of the Early Years Foundation Stage infused with attachment principles into practice. It explains the importance of emotional 'holding' and the nurturing of individual relationships within group child care. Each chapter includes a personal reflection exercise and 'What you can do?' section, offering suggestions for daily practice. At the heart of Veronica Read's writing is the joy you will re-discover through understanding how you can: create a secure base for your key children facilitate secure attachments from the beginning observe how young children are then able to reap the benefits of all the learning experiences which follow. ...Show more

Learning Through Play by Jacqueline Duncan

$73.00 NZD

Category: Early Childhood Education

There is a growing and well-researched recognition of the need to develop the early-years curriculum and pedagogy though play-based learning. In addition, there is a well-established principle that teaching and learning should begin 'where the child is'. This book is centred around these two principles. "Learning Through Play" is an essential handbook for early-years practitioners on how to develop their understanding and practical applications in all early-years settings. It is an ideal training manual, which speaks to both the early-years trainee and the experienced practitioner with an emphasis on practical application and self-awareness. Guidance is also provided on the management of play-based learning in an early years setting.Chapters support: an understanding of play and its role in learning; an understanding of the role of the adult in the pre-school setting; the development of practitioner's skills in providing effective learning and development through quality play; the developing and planning of the curriculum and learning environment; the development of reflection and informed action in early-years settings; and, managers, and those who hope to become managers, in developing good practice across their setting. ...Show more

An Encounter with Reggio Emilia by Linda Kinney

$95.00 NZD

Category: Early Childhood Education

The documentation of young children's learning plays a vital role in the pre-schools of Reggio Emilia. This leading edge approach to bringing record-keeping and assessment into the heart of young children's learning is envied and emulated by educators around the world. This unique, accessible and inspir ing book is based upon a documentary approach successfully implemented by Stirling Council in Scotland, whose pre-school educators experienced dramatic improvements in their understandings about young children, how they learn and the potential unleashed in successfully engaging families in the learning process. This approach, which is based on careful listening to children and observation of their interests and concerns, centres around recording and commentating on children's learning through photos, wall displays, videos and a variety of different media. ...Show more

Developing Play for the Under 3s by Anita M. Hughes

$53.00 NZD

Category: Early Childhood Education

The treasure basket and heuristic play approach is astoundingly simple; by offering natural and household objects to babies and toddlers you can make a profound impact on their learning capabilities, encouraging concentration, exploration and intellectual development. Based on a wealth of research into how babies learn, Developing Play for the Under 3s shows how using this approach can transform the learning abilities of babies and toddlers. Featuring never before published, original interviews with the pioneer of the treasure basket and heuristic play, Elinor Goldschmied, this second edition includes: Accessible explanations of what babies think and do Links to child development and learning progress A new chapter on supporting the learning of two and three year olds. Links to the EYFS outcomes. Research evidence supported by case studies. Resource ideas and activities for use in the nursery or at home. Anita M. Hughes uses her own personal experience of working with the under 3s to guide readers through the benefits of the treasure basket and heuristic play. With clear and practical guidelines, this book is indispensible for anyone involved in the care of children in this age group wishing to create rich learning experiences. ...Show more

Supporting Multilingual Learners in the Early Years: Many Languages - Many Children by Sandra Smidt

$59.99 NZD

Category: Early Childhood Education

Are children who are exposed to more than one language from birth at an advantage or a disadvantage when starting school? Supporting Multilingual Learners in the Early Years examines the theoretical, ideological and practical issues involved in the education of children speaking two or more languages co ming to settings which are predominantly monolingual. The book examines current research and thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of being multilingual and tackles complex topics such as: what being multilingual implies in terms of prior learning and why this matters in education; the importance of respect for diversity and encouraging children to be proud of their language and culture; practical ways to help young children acquire English; ways of working with parents who themselves have little or no English; the differences and difficulties involved in a child learning an additional language so early on in their lives; strategies for exploring the learning of multilingual learners; and a review of the resources and activities that could help. Sandra Smidt views multilingualism as a cognitive advantage and shows how early years practitioners can use interactive styles of learning to focus on the benefit that the many cultures and languages in the classroom can bring to children's learning and development. Written in a highly accessible tone, this book offers practitioners a mix of practical case studies and examples in which theory are embedded and its importance explained. Students of early childhood education will also appreciate the author's carefully structured approach to the topic, as she includes summary boxes, glossaries and points for reflection in each chapter. ...Show more