50 Fantastic Ideas for Treasure Baskets

50 Fantastic Ideas for Treasure Baskets
Title 50 Fantastic Ideas for Treasure Baskets PDF eBook
Author Sue Gascoyne
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages 66
Release 2017-08-10
Genre Education
ISBN 1472943503

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_______________ The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting. A quality well-made treasure basket offers children a wealth of exploration, play and learning opportunities that are not only great fun, but also match the requirements of the EYFS framework. Drawing on her years of experience and extensive knowledge of children's interaction, author and practitioner Sue Gascoyne provides 50 effective and fun ways to engage children in sensory-rich treasures that offer 'a world in a basket'. 50 Fantastic Ideas for Treasure Baskets includes the child-led stages of treasure basket play using the author's original Sensory Play Continuum as a framework, as well as adult-initiated activities for using treasure baskets with children. Its simple format supports practitioners, and ultimately the children in their care, in getting the most out of this amazing resource.

50 Fantastic Things to Do with Toddlers

50 Fantastic Things to Do with Toddlers
Title 50 Fantastic Things to Do with Toddlers PDF eBook
Author Sally Featherstone
Publisher A&C Black
Pages 81
Release 2010-03-25
Genre Family & Relationships
ISBN 140812324X

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A wealth of great ideas for parents or carers of toddlers.

50 Fantastic Ideas for Science Outdoors

50 Fantastic Ideas for Science Outdoors
Title 50 Fantastic Ideas for Science Outdoors PDF eBook
Author Kirstine Beeley
Publisher A&C Black
Pages 64
Release 2013-01-01
Genre Education
ISBN 1408186802

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50 Fantastic Ideas for Science Outdoors is full of play based ideas for exploring both the natural and man-made world within a child centered learning environment.

A Sense of Wonder

A Sense of Wonder
Title A Sense of Wonder PDF eBook
Author Jenny Aitken
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages 100
Release 2015-09-24
Genre Education
ISBN 1472913418

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This practical book offers a scientific framework for the early years that is divided into four key areas: biological science, physical science, earth science and environmental science. Topics covered include life, nature, environmental care, sustainability, and biodiversity - with links throughout to the EYFS. A Sense of Wonder is an easy-to-read guide for educators looking to implement play-based science learning and inspire children of all ages in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Understanding Schemas in Young Children

Understanding Schemas in Young Children
Title Understanding Schemas in Young Children PDF eBook
Author Stella Louis
Publisher A&C Black
Pages 113
Release 2013-06-20
Genre Education
ISBN 140819435X

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What are schemas and why do they matter? Again! Again! provides an introduction to understanding and supporting schemas and schema play in young children. Practitioners will find an overview of schemas with guidance on where they fit within the EYFS. There are examples of schemas, with illustrations and descriptions of common behaviour patterns, and these are set within the general context of child development. The intention is to help early years practitioners identify schemas and to understand both how important they are and the vital role they play in the growing child's learning. The aim is to help the reader understand how they can develop, plan and resource activities which support children's learning through experiment and play.

The Garden Classroom

The Garden Classroom
Title The Garden Classroom PDF eBook
Author Cathy James
Publisher Shambhala Publications
Pages 233
Release 2015-04-07
Genre Family & Relationships
ISBN 1611801648

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Creative ways to use the garden to inspire learning, for kids ages 4-8 Packed with garden-based activities that promote science, math, reading, writing, imaginative play, and arts and crafts, The Garden Classroom offers a whole year of outdoor play and learning ideas—however big or small your garden. Every garden offers children a rich, sensory playground, full of interesting things to discover and learn about. There's a whole lot of science happening right before their eyes. The garden can also be a place to develop math and literacy skills, as the outdoors offers up plenty of invitations to weave learning into everyday gardening. The garden classroom is a place where plants grow, and where children grow too.

Sensory Play

Sensory Play
Title Sensory Play PDF eBook
Author Sue Gascoyne
Publisher Andrews UK Limited
Pages 100
Release 2016-05-09
Genre Education
ISBN 1907241906

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Sensory Play draws upon current research findings and observations to present an informative and practical guide to maximising children's sensory play opportunities. This guide enables practitioners to understand the values and benefits of sensory play, incorporating case studies and current research findings to make practical links to the EYFS. Sensory play is set within a wider context, highlighting links to child development theories. This title explains how sensory play can be a valuable tool in delivering curriculum outcomes in a wide variety of settings.