{"title":"Pre-school \u0026 kindergarten","description":"Books on the subject of Pre-school \u0026amp; kindergarten","products":[{"product_id":"science-in-early-childhood-paperback-9781108811965","title":"Science in Early Childhood (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108811965","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eScience in Early Childhood\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScience in Early Childhood is the essential science education resource for all pre-service early childhood educators.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCoral Campbell (Edited by), Wendy Jobling (Edited by), Christine Howitt (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108811965, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 January 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.5 x 19 x 1.4 cm, 0.69 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIt is widely recognised that science explorations is vital in children's lives as they make sense of the world. Now in its fourth edition, Science in Early Childhood provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to science in the early years. Each chapter has been updated to include current research and to address changing priorities in early childhood science education. The text features new chapters on Indigenous ways of knowing science, inquiry approaches to learning science and teaching science inclusively. Science in Early Childhood complements the Australian Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum: Science. Concepts, processes and skills are brought to life through detailed case studies, practical tasks and reflective activities. Instructors can also supplement learning by drawing on the extensive materials located on the companion website. Renowned for its accessible and informative content, Science in Early Childhood is essential for all pre-service early childhood educators.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. What Initial Information Should I Know to Teach Science?: 1. The place of science in the early years Coral Campbell and Christine Howitt\u003cbr\u003e 2. Identifying the science in early childhood policy documentation Andrea Nolan\u003cbr\u003e 3. Identifying the science in the Australian Curriculum documentation Kathryn Paige\u003cbr\u003e 4. Learning theories related to early childhood science education Coral Campbell\u003cbr\u003e Part II. How Can I Enhance Children's Learning of Science?: 5. Approaches to enhance science learning Coral Campbell\u003cbr\u003e 6. Inquiry approaches to learning science Christine Howitt\u003cbr\u003e 7. Teaching science inclusively Gemma Scarparolo\u003cbr\u003e 8. Indigenous ways of knowing science Kate Chealuck and Coral Campbell\u003cbr\u003e 9. Science learning through play Sandra Hesterman and Nicole Hunter\u003cbr\u003e 10. Enhancing young children's science identity through pedagogical practice Elaine Blake and Christine Howitt\u003cbr\u003e 11. STEM education in early childhood Christine Preston\u003cbr\u003e Part III. How Can I Use the Learning Environment to Enhance Children's Science Understanding?: 12. Science learning in informal contexts Coral Campbell and Christine Howitt\u003cbr\u003e 13. Learning science through the environment Chris Speldewinde and Coral Campbell\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. How Do I Plan and Assess in Science?: 14. Planning for teaching science in the early years Christine Howitt and Wendy Jobling\u003cbr\u003e 15. Intentional teaching of science Christine Howitt\u003cbr\u003e 16. Observing, assessing and documenting science learning Coral Campbell\u003cbr\u003e 17. Science education professional learning through reflective practice Christine Howitt and Coral Campbell.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Pre-school \u0026amp; kindergarten [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Pre-school \u0026amp; kindergarten\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Pre-school%20\u0026amp;%20kindergarten%20%5BJNLA%5D%22\"\u003eJNLA\u003c\/a\u003e], Philosophy \u0026amp; theory of education [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy \u0026amp; theory of education\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20\u0026amp;%20theory%20of%20education%20%5BJNA%5D%22\"\u003eJNA\u003c\/a\u003e], Education [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Education\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Education%20%5BJN%5D%22\"\u003eJN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46002751340824,"sku":"9781108811965","price":82.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108811965i_ef8e6a9e-3a76-4e03-b5ea-3dfde7014dcd.jpg?v=1696719667"},{"product_id":"play-in-the-early-years-paperback-9781108821148","title":"Play in the Early Years (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108821148","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePlay in the Early Years\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of play for children from birth to 8 years old.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMarilyn Fleer (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108821148, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 March 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e280 pages, 90 colour illus.  10 tables\u003cbr\u003e25.5 x 19 x 1.3 cm, 0.695 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePlay is crucial to the learning and development of children in the early years. The third edition of Play in the Early Years is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of play for children from birth to 8 years old. Drawing on classical and contemporary theories, this text examines social, cultural and institutional approaches to play, and explores a range of strategies for successfully integrating play into early years settings and primary classrooms. This edition features a new chapter on conceptual playworlds, which demonstrates what conceptual playworlds look like to infants and toddlers, pre-schoolers, and children transitioning into school. The text features classroom vignettes and photographs designed to help students connect theory to practice, and reflection questions and research activities encourage in-depth reflection and extend learning. Highly regarded by early childhood researchers and practitioners alike, Play in the Early Years remains an essential resource for pre-service students.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. What is play?\u003cbr\u003e 2. Children's perspectives on play\u003cbr\u003e 3. Families at play\u003cbr\u003e 4. Digital play and digital tools to support learning\u003cbr\u003e 5. Playing in schools\u003cbr\u003e 6. Lenses on play: classical and developmental theories of play\u003cbr\u003e 7. Lenses on play: post-structuralist analyses of children's play\u003cbr\u003e 8. Lenses on play: cultural-historical conceptions of play\u003cbr\u003e 9. Play in the curriculum\u003cbr\u003e 10. Conceptual PlayWorlds: intentional teaching in play-based settings\u003cbr\u003e 11. Planning for play development\u003cbr\u003e 12. Assessment through, of and for play\u003cbr\u003e 13. 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Drawing on over twenty-five years of experience, Marilyn Fleer presents clear approaches that are readily applicable in the classroom and equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge for teaching design and technology education in Australia.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Researching Technology and Technologies Education: 1. The contexts of technologies and technological knowledge\u003cbr\u003e 2. Key ideas in the technologies curriculum\u003cbr\u003e 3. Designing and creating preferred futures\u003cbr\u003e 4. Creativity in design\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Curriculum in Action: 5. The curriculum in action – digital technologies\u003cbr\u003e 6. Technologies contexts – food and fibre production and food specialisations\u003cbr\u003e 7. Technologies contexts – engineering principles and systems, and materials and technologies specialisations\u003cbr\u003e 8. 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Friendships Maryanne Theobald, Susan Danby, Catherine Thompson and Karen Thorpe\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Social and Emotional Wellbeing: 15. Teaching for social and emotional learning in the early years classroom Wendi Beamish and Fiona Bryer\u003cbr\u003e 16. Strengths-based, community-led approaches to physical and wellbeing with educationally disadvantaged children Susan L Whatman\u003cbr\u003e 17. Talking circles Jennifer Cartmel, Marilyn Casley and Kerry Smith\u003cbr\u003e 18. Partnering with families for child's health and wellbeing Sivanes Phillipson\u003cbr\u003e 19. 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