Subject: Early childhood education (Keywords)

Julie Mountain emphasises the importance of outdoor play and the benefits children gain from regular, frequent and progressive outdoor play opportunities. Dip in and out of the ideas which range in complexity, providing 'getting started' activities for pratitioners who are inexperienced or less c...

This resource is filled with fun, creative, and engaging multi-sensory activities and strategies to support the learning and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), across the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Role-play is a fun and creative way to engage with children in EYFS, and is fundamental in developing children's learning and communication skills. This volume is filled with great ways to make the most of play-based learning in your environment. Each activity is linked to children's interests, a...

Jamie Victoria Barnes uses her wealth of knowledge to present an invaluable resource filled with activities that spark creativity and encourage development and learning in a natural environment, perfect for helping young children enjoy a healthy and balanced lifestyle. The benefits of rich outdoo...

Messy play is at the heart of the early years curriculum, supporting creativity and imagination, and giving children opportunities to experiment with tactile materials. This book offers 50 ideas for using natural resources, simple household items and recycled resources for low cost inspiration. P...

The tuff tray is a staple resource that is often abandoned or underused in early years settings. However, when used effectively, a tuff tray can enhance a child's learning through its versatile usage, such as messy play or as enhancements to support themes and ideas that are being explored. A sim...

Packed full of inspiring activities which re-invigorate and extend traditional areas of early years provision, '50 Fantastic Things To Do With a Water Tray', one of a series of four books, is a must have for pre-schools and nurseries..

From a leading voice in the early years community comes an accessible, dip in, dip out guide to all the hot topics in the sector.

Inspired by the first-hand experiences of those studying early childhood education and care, this book supports students as they gain advanced knowledge and skills, and embark on the journey from inexperienced student to graduate professional. Bringing together advanced theory, links to research,...