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FEATHERSTONE2015
Books for practitioners working with children
aged 0-7
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Founded in 1997 by husband and wife team Phill and Sally Featherstone, Featherstone is the market-leader in books for teachers and educators of 0-7 year-olds. It has won numerous awards for its publishing, including the Education Publisher of the Year award from the Independent Publisher’s Guild. Featherstone became an imprint of A&C Black in 2008 and Sally continues to be involved as consultant and author.
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Rights Information:Unless stated, all titles have world rights. Any countries excluded are shown in brackets e.g. World (Australia/New Zealand).
Welcome to the 2015 Featherstone Education catalogue. We’ve been working hard again this year to bring you even more titles to support your teaching, whatever early years setting you work in.
We are proud to continue to work with some of the leading early years experts. Some of our highlights for the year include Alistair Bryce-Clegg’s Guide to the Early Years (p.29), packed with original, creative ideas to ensure your practice reaches outstanding! He’s also written a follow up to his bestselling Continuous Provision title, Continuous Provision: The Skills – a practical guide to diff erentiated skill development (p.27). There is an exciting new addition to the popular 100 Ideas range, 100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Outdoor Play (p.29), with ideas for any outdoor space and every type of weather!
Finally there is the new Time to series (p.25), with three new books (Move, Communicate and Socialise) aiming to aid planning and assessment in key areas of the EYFS in busy settings.
We hope you enjoy discovering these and all the other fantastic new titles. Have a great year of teaching!
Emily and the Education Team
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ContentsKey Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12Little Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6Baby & Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750 Fantastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11Including Children with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Key Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transition into KS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Learning & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-21Communication & Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15PSHE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Understanding the World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Outdoor Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Observation, Assessment & Planning . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Practitioner’s Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-29
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
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Little Books with BIG IdeasLittle Books are packed with advice and ideas for everybody working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. All the activities are carefully planned to meet the objectives for each stage of development, particularly between 36 and 60+ months, and refl ect the latest thinking on the education of young children. Little Books make an excellent start to an exciting journey through learning!Paperback • 210 x 148mm • £8.99
“The books are excellent value and provide a wealth of ideas.”
– www.parentsintouch.co.uk
The Little Book of MeasuresCarole Skinner and Judith DancerDesigned to improve the confi dence of both practitioners and children, this book focuses on using everyday objects with a clear emphasis on the use of non-standard measures as well as standard measures in meaningful contexts. Activities include measuring ‘giant’s strides’, fi nding height in handprints, and using trundle wheels, metre rules, sand timers, stop watches, balances and scales.
JANUARY 2015 • 72pp • 9781472911551
The Little Book of Music and MovementJudith HarriesExplore the world of music through classical, pop, jazz, world and traditional genres. This book is packed full of information and resources for using music to enrich the learning environment as well as ideas for movement and expressive arts. All music is easily available via YouTube and other internet sources.
MARCH 2015 • 88pp • 9781472912725
The Little Book of Shape and SpaceCarole Skinner and Judith DancerBuilding on children’s natural enthusiasm and curiosity, the activities in this book cover both 2D and 3D objects. They will inspire children to explore the spaces, shapes and patterns around them in both indoor and outdoor play.
MAY 2015 • 64pp • 9781472912701
The Little Book of Team GamesSimon MacDonaldChildren in early years settings are faced with huge challenges regarding socialisation, sharing and growing in responsibility, and this book provides excellent opportunities for them and their carers to address these issues through team play. Enhance every aspect of learning through chasing, catching, seeking, racing, daring, guessing, acting and pretending!
AUGUST 2015 • 72pp • 9781472916822
The Little Book of NumbersCarole Skinner and Judith DancerPractitioners across settings and schools will fi nd a huge number of hands-on learning experiences in this book to explore fun and exciting everyday situations and number problems. Guaranteed to inspire confi dence with numbers in both adults and children.
NOVEMBER 2015 • 64pp • 9781472912718
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Call 020 7631 5825 or email [email protected] an enrolment/renewal pack. Or download an application form from our website: www.bloomsbury.com/featherstone
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• Any of the other books in the series for just £4.99 (£8.99 RRP)
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Circle Time9781904187943
Dance9781904187745
Dance Music CD9781904187172
£12.99
Dough9781905019106
Discovery Bottles 9781906029715
Dens 9781408193983
Explorations9781408129616
Gross Motor Skills9781408155455
Junk Music9781904187875
Mark Making9781906029098
Investigations9781904187660
Free and Found9781472904096
Drama and Performance9781472909497
Light and Shadow9781472906540
Fun on a Shoestring9781905019472
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Phonics9781902233673
Prop Boxes for Role Play9781902233635
Props for Writing9781904187066
Messy Play9781904187097
Multi-sensory Stories9781408192160
Washing Lines9781905019144
Writing9781904187073
Woodwork9781408173961
Puppets in Stories9781905019335
Small World Play9781905019359
Sand and Water9781904187523
Story Bags9781472914156
Role Play Windows9781408195062
Storytelling9781904187653
Traditional Tales 9781408123287
Tuff Spot Activities9781905019724
Treasure Baskets9781904187059
Storybuilding9781408194164
Little Books with BIG Ideas
Rhythm and Raps9781472902566
Maths Problem-Solving9781472906106
Print Making9781472909510
Playground Games9781904187899
Parachute Play9781904187806
For the full range of 95 Little Books visit
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• See page 18 for Maths themed Little Books• See page 21 for Outdoor themed Little Books
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Baby & Beyond By Sally Featherstone
Continuity and Progression through the EYFSThe Baby & Beyond series takes simple activities or resources and shows how they can be used with children at each of the EYFS development stages, from birth to 60+ months. Each easy-to-read double page spread covers one activity, so you can see progression at a glance. All titles shown have been updated to match the new framework.Paperback • 40pp • 210 x 210mm • £4.99
Going OutSixteen ideas for simple excursions and outdoor activities. 9781408195017
Finger Play and Rhymes9781906029012
About Me 9781408112458
Food and Cooking9781906029043
The Natural World9781905019571
Small World Play9781906029692
Dolls and Soft Toys9781905019809
Counting9781906029449
Construction9781905019779
Bikes, Prams and Pushchairs9781905019762
Sensory World9781905019601
Messy Play9781905019588
Role Play9781906029029
Movement and BeatIdeas for developing muscle control and the understanding of a steady beat.9781408195000
Tell Me a Story Build progression into a favourite part of the day for all children.9781408194997
Mark MakingEnhance independence and involvement in communication through meaningful marks.
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Sound and MusicEncourage and develop responses to sounds – a key part of music making.
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Dens and SheltersInvolve children in active learning and critical thinking as they work together.
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A Grandparent’s Survival Guide to Child-CareDr. Lis Paice and Sheila MarlinThis down-to-earth guide provides the answers to all the burning questions grandparents have. How much childcare can I realistically take on? How can I get up to date with new theories? What equipment will I need and who should pay for it? Written by a doctor and Montessori teacher, it covers everything from structuring a child’s day (and ideas for outings) to coping with mealtimes and the odd emergency!
Paperback • 210 x 148mm • 104pp9781408193457 • £9.99
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50 Fantastic Ideas for Exploring EmotionsSally and Phill FeatherstoneHelp children understand, explore and manage their emotions and those of others through discussion, observation, stories, songs and movement.
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50 Fantastic Ideas for Promoting IndependenceAlistair Bryce-CleggThe more opportunities children have to be independent, the more their self-confi dence will grow and the more success they will enjoy.
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50 Fantastic Ideas for Sharing & PlayingSally and Phill FeatherstoneActivity ideas for both indoors and outdoors, helping children to share their thoughts, conversations and belongings through play.
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50 Fantastic Ideas for Involving ParentsMarianne SargentFind ideas to help understand parents’ needs, develop roles that benefi t parents and school and relate positively with all parents – even the ‘hard-to-reach.’
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The 50 Fantastic series is a no-nonsense ideas bank, no frills, just 50 examples of great ideas already in practice! Ideal for the busy practitioner, they offer a ‘dip in’ approach to accessing activities that you may not have thought of. Simple and inspiring to reignite enthusiasm.Paperback • 64pp • 245 x 170mm • £9.99
50 Fantastic Ideas to Captivate BoysSally and Phill FeatherstoneMake the most of the different ways boys learn with ideas for early writing, mathematics and reading as well as technology, science and role-play.
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50 Fantastic Ideas for Imaginative ThinkingMarianne SargentEncourage children to use their imagination and act autonomously with open-ended learning opportunities to get them talking and thinking.
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50 Fantastic Ideas for Found MaterialsSally and Phill FeatherstoneIdeas for using free, cheap and recycled materials for creative and independent play and specifi c projects. Encourage children’s love of constructing models and other objects.
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From 50 Fantastic Ideas for Teaching Phonics
Mark MakingAlistair Bryce-CleggBy collecting together a whole host of ideas for different mark-making utensils, as well as exploring numerous substances and surfaces that children can mark-make on and in, this book supports both individual and group mark-making.
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“Any learning environment, home, classroom, nursery or staff room would be all the richer for having a set of these books on their shelves for reference.” – Early Years Educator Magazine
Paperback • 64pp • 245 x 170mm • £9.99
Early Writing PromptsAlistair Bryce-CleggA collection of all of Alistair’s favourite ideas and inspirations that have motivated the children he works with to pick up their pencils and get scribbling!
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50 Fantastic Ideas for Teaching PhonicsAlistair Bryce-CleggEssential knowledge for developing successful writers and readers with simple, innovative ideas to make a complex area easier to teach.
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50 Fantastic Things to do with Babies9781408123232
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50 Fantastic Things to do with a Sand Tray9781408159866
50 Fantastic Things to do with a Water Tray9781408159835
50 Fantastic Things to do with Paint9781408159842
50 Fantastic Things to do with Squidgy Stuff 9781408159859
ALSO AVAILABLESally and Phill Featherstone£12.99
50 Fantastic Things to do with Toddlers9781408123249
50 Fantastic Things to do with Pre-schoolers9781408123300
50 Fantastic Things to do with 4-5 Year Olds9781408123294
“ These books suggest 50 whopping ways to have fun and bond with your child.” Mother & Baby Magazine
From 50 Fantastic Things to do with Paint
“ The fresh ideas which the authors have come up with for this series are super - it really is a series which should be in every Early Years setting, ready to be picked up when inspiration fails.” www.parentsintouch.co.uk
Paperback • 64pp • 245 x 170mm • £9.99
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From 50 Fantastic Ideas for Celebrations and Festivals
50 Fantastic Ideas for Maths OutdoorsKirstine BeeleyOffering ways to develop existing provision as well as building new resources to enjoy exploring all areas of early maths including number, pattern, shape and measuring.
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50 Fantastic Ideas for Science OutdoorsKirstine BeeleyDiscover how early science is a truly multisensory exploration of the world with the weather and nature enhancing every learning experience.
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50 Fantastic Ideas for Physical Activity OutdoorsAlistair Bryce-CleggIt’s time to get moving with these ideas to use with children at different stages of their physical development. Encourage children’s inquisitive nature to reach, stretch, poke and grab!
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50 Fantastic Ideas for Creativity OutdoorsAlistair Bryce-CleggCreativity is about taking risks and making connections and is strongly linked to play. These inspiring ideas will get both children and practitioners enhancing creativity throughout the setting.
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50 Fantastic Ideas for Rain, Wind and SnowSally and Phill FeatherstoneNew ideas and old favourites using easy to fi nd resources to help ease the pressure of planning and preparing in advance for unpredictable weather.
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50 Fantastic Ideas for SeasonsAlistair Bryce-CleggExplore and reinforce key learning around each season. Activities are linked to specifi c seasons but the concepts and skills are transferable to any topic.
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50 Fantastic Ideas for Celebrations and FestivalsAlistair Bryce-CleggActivities linked to popular festivals and celebrations from around the world such as Christmas, Easter, Eid and Chinese New Year.
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50 Fantastic Ideas for Outside All Year RoundAlistair Bryce-CleggWhether your setting’s outdoor space is a back garden, a small yard or large playground there are activities here to develop different skills and fi t the environment.
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Special Educational Needs
Speech and Language DelayAderinola Hotonu, Antonia Aldousand Ranel Schafer-Dreyer80pp • 9781408114506
Cerebral Palsy Lindsay Brewis80pp • 9781408129500
Asperger’s Syndrome Clare Beswick48pp • 9781408129487
Including Children with...Schools and settings are encouraged in DfES guidance to ‘personalise learning for children with SEN or disabilities by making education more innovative and responsive to the diverse needs of children’. These books will help you plan and provide an effective curriculum for children with a range of additional needs, to ensure that no one misses out.Paperback • 297 x 210mm • £16.99
Autistic Spectrum DisordersClare Beswick48pp • 9781408195031
Visual Diffi culties64pp • 9781408114490
Working with Parents64pp • 9781408112533
Early Signs of Dyslexia48pp • 9781408120804
Attention and Behaviour Diffi culties64pp • 9781408129531
Down’s Syndrome 48pp • 9781408122648
Dyspraxia64pp • 9781408129524
Teaching Young Children with Autism9781408139721
Words Get Knotted Pippa SweeneyA beautifully designed book to help children’s understanding of dyslexia and provide a way of sharing with friends and family.
Paperback32pp • 210 x 210mm 9781408181881 • £5.99
Square Peg in a Round HoleLinda Tallent and Jean ThompsonThis practical easy-to-use guide identifi es the barriers that children with a wide range of different additional needs experience in school. It provides case studies of each of the major conditions, describes the behaviour of the child involved and the process of diagnosis, concluding with practical strategies on how to help these children become successful learners.
Paperback • 80pp • 297 x 210mm9781408140703 • £19.99
100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: DyslexiaGavin ReidA practical guide offering strategies for supporting children with dyslexia, updated with the latest research and best practice. It also includes a new section on differentiation in the classroom. Topics include emotional literacy, peer support, transition, phonic skills and exam preparation.
NOVEMBER 2015 •128pp9781408193686 • £14.99
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Key IssuesThe Key Issues series is written by experts, addressing some of the major challenges facing Early Years settings and Primary Schools. The titles aim to provide sound, clear advice, to help practitioners and teachers deliver the objectives of the Every Child Matters Report.Paperback • 210 x 210mm • £12.99
Problem SolvingMargaret MartinHelps support you in developing young children’s problem solving skills through every day activities. With links to the new curriculum.80pp • 9781408186909
Sustaining Shared ThinkingJenni ClarkeA combination of practical experience, research and government guidance on thinking skills brought to life with examples and suggestions.88pp • 9781408195093
Young Boys and Their WritingSally Featherstone and Jenni ClarkeA variety of interesting activities to facilitate boys engaging with the writing process.80pp • 9781906029708
Assessment for Learning in the Foundation StageMarianne SargentA practical explanation of what assessment for learning entails and how it can be successfully implemented.64pp • 9781408140505
Boys and Girls Come Out to Play64pp • 9781905019175
Stimulating Creativity and Enquiry72pp • 9781408195024
Working with Parents72pp • 9781408140512
Philosophy for Children96pp • 9781906029210
Transition
Outdoor Play Explore different outdoor spaces and resources to use in them. Activities include play, games, plants and animals, mark making and den building.9781408139783
Role PlayUsing both traditional and more unusual themes for child-focused role-play suitable for all levels and abilities.9781408139790
Carrying on in Key Stage 1By Ros Bayley, Lynn Broadbent and Sally FeatherstoneContinue key practical activities and child-focused learning throughout Key Stage 1 with activities mapped onto the National Curriculum. Each is illustrated with photos and diagrams to help give confi dence with suggestions for topic-based work.Paperback • 48pp • Full colour photos & illustrations • 210 x 297mm £16.99
ConstructionA host of ideas for using everyday materials such as paper and wood, along with purpose-designed construction materials. 9781408139776
Transition in the Early YearsTerry GouldA well-considered combination of explaining the theory behind transition across the early years and how to put this into practice – what it is, why it’s important and how to make it effective.
Paperback • 48pp • 297 x 210mm9781408163962 • £16.99
Water9781408139769
Sculpting, Stuffi ng and Squeezing 9781408139752
Sand9781408139738
Smooth TransitionsRos Bayley and Sally FeatherstoneFor a child, moving from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1 can be a huge change. This new edition contains advice for teachers, teaching assistants, practitioners, parents and managers on supporting children through and after the move. It covers how we can use new knowledge about how children learn to help them build on their previous experiences of learning and what we can do to help them cope with the emotional factors involved.
9781408189122 • Paperback297 x 210mm • 48pp • £17.99
NEWEDITION
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TCommunication and LanguageA Place to Talk By Elizabeth JarmanIn her exciting series, Elizabeth Jarman combines theory with lots of practical ideas to show how any learning environment can support the development of speaking and listening. Descriptions and photographs bring the ideas to life, showing how to create and use the particular area.Wherever you teach, this series will ensure children are encouraged to talk from an early age to avoid communication and behaviour problems at a later stage.Paperback • 40pp • 225 x 158mm • £8.99
OutsideChildren love outside spaces! Be inspired to ensure they help children develop language skills.
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At My Child-minder’sFlexible spaces that are easy to set up and store away, recognising the needs of children throughout the day.
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For BabiesFocusing on early brain development and direct interaction for babies, this book has ideas for all early years environments and budgets.
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For Two Year Olds Explore the potential of the learning environment to create areas that trigger speaking and listening skills, emotional well-being and physical development.
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For BoysConsiders the signifi cant role the physical environment can play in supporting boys’ speaking and listening skills.
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From A Place to Talk for Babies
Children’s Centres9781906029272
Pack-Away Settings9781906029265
Pre-Schools9781906029258
In KS19781408114698
At Home9781408114711
Sounds Fun By Sally Featherstone and Su WallIt is well known that communication skills are at the heart of all learning and development, and vital for children’s confi dence. This unique series will help practitioners teach these skills, starting with sounds and leading on to words, talking and reading.Paperback • 80pp • 246 x 170mm • £9.99
0-20 months9781408114902
16-36 months9781408114674
30-50 months9781408114667
40-60+ months9781408114650
“ A super series...that will empower even the least confi dent and inexperienced practitioners to become enthused and capable of supporting the youngest of children in developing key early emergent communication skills.”
Early Years Educator Magazine
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Communication and Language
Get Them Talking – Get Them LearningAlistair Bryce-CleggPractical advice using current practice to help provide learning opportunities and experiences for children to fi ll their heads with thoughts and questions and support them in developing language skills and communication.
Paperback • 64pp • 297 x 210mm • £17.99 • 9781408163931
Get Them Talking – Get Them WritingAlistair Bryce-CleggUnderstand the development stages of becoming a mark maker and use tried and tested activities and interventions to see a signifi cant difference in progress for boys and girls.
Paperback • 64pp • 297 x 210mm • £17.99 • 9781408163924
EAL in the Early YearsAnita Soni Practical suggestions and guidance on supporting young children and managing the key diffi culties. Includes case studies of EAL children showing how their needs have been met and a tool for self-refl ection and evaluation.
Paperback88pp • 297 x 210mm9781408159873 • £18.99
“A thought-provoking book which will lead to plenty of discussion in Early Years settings.” www.parentsintouch.co.uk
Teaching Speaking and Listening Ann Locke with Don LockeDesigned for non-specialists, this invaluable resource offers a systematic yet fl exible approach for teaching spoken language. It targets essential skills for children – conversation; listening; narrative; discussion – and supports differentiated teaching. It includes realistic objectives and activity suggestions and is ideal for use with other programmes and existing resources. Online resources are available, including a training pack.
Paperback • 200pp • 297 x 210mm9781441139801 • £34.99
Teaching Children to ListenLiz Spooner and Jacqui WoodcockIncreasing numbers of children fi nd it a challenge to stay focused on a task and follow even simple instructions in the classroom. This whole-school approach includes:
• The Listening Skills Rating Scale• Advice on individual education plans
that focus on a specifi c area of diffi culty
• 40 tried and tested activities, including games, to target whole-class listening and exercises
Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 120pp9781408193617 • £19.99
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Words are not for Hurting9781408115077Europe
Hands are not for Hitting9781408110713
Tails are not for Pulling9781408115084Europe
Teeth are not for Biting9781408110706Europe
Feet are not for Kicking9781408110720
Germs are not for Sharing9781408110737Europe
Developing good relationships with others is a key part of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework for all children.Simple words and colourful illustrations help guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviour. Each book includes a page of advice for parents and carers.Hardback • 24pp • Colour illustrations • 175x175mm • £4.99
A&C Black: Good Behaviour
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
How are you feeling today?Molly PotterExperiencing emotions is absolutely fi ne as long as we know what to do with them. It’s not easy when you are a child! This book provides several straightforward, entertaining and appropriate ideas to help children deal with a selection of signifi cant positive and negative emotions. Ideal for starting conversations about emotions with a guide for parents and carers on emotional literacy at the back.
Hardback • 210 x 210mm • 32pp9781472906090 • £9.99
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Personal, Social and Emotional DevelopmentDealing With FeelingsNicola Call and Sally FeatherstoneUsing straightforward text and charming full colour illustrations, the Dealing With Feelings series helps develop character, teaches positive behaviour and promotes personal, social and emotional skills. Developed and written by experts and supported by research, each book includes additional notes and tips to help teachers, practitioners and parents reinforce the lessons children are learning through the simple stories.Hardback • 24pp • 160 x 160mm • All £4.99
My Big BrotherHow does it feel to be a younger sibling? Gregory envies his big brother Derek but maybe there are advantages to being smaller! 9781408163870
Max’s First DayFollow Max as he feels anxious getting ready for his fi rst day at school with his dad. 9781408163887
What Natasha Can DoCelebrate the independence of young children. Natasha can do lots of things her younger brother can’t. What can they do together? 9781408163894
My Best FriendShare Molly and Sunita’s story as they learn that everyone has moods and feelings. Even best friends fall out sometimes!9781408163900
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Sunita’s Baby SisterSee Sunita dealing with her jealousy when her baby sister arrives. She gets all the attention, or so it seems.
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Gregory’s Grumpy DayAt the childminder’s, Gregory is having a very grumpy day with his friend Jakub.
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It’s My TurnNatasha has learnt to wait for it to be her turn, but her little brother TJ just hasn’t!
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Making FriendsMax and Yuka show how people can be very different, but still be good friends.
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Foundations of MathematicsCarole Skinner and Judith Stevens
Written by Early Years mathematics specialists, this title outlines seven strands of practice which underpin successful mathematical development in children aged 3-7 and embeds the revised EYFS throughout. Full of multi-sensory ideas for playing and exploring, making learning active and for developing creative and critical thinking. This book is a must for all Early Years Practitioners.
Paperback • 136pp297 x 210mm9781855394360 • £19.99
Little Book of Colour, Shape and NumberFocused on three aspects of mathematical development with fun, easy to do activities.
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Little Book of CountingIdeas in problem solving, reasoning and numeracy focused on counting, not recognising numbers. Covers a range of everyday counting activities.
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Little Book of Maths ActivitiesThe simple activities in this book will enable you to plan and provide activities for children at different levels of mathematical understanding.
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Little Book of Maths from StoriesIdeas for developing mathematics using high quality picture books and well-known rhymes.
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Little Book of Maths Songs and GamesNothing unusual, nothing to fi nd or buy, just use what you have to explore maths through these simple activities and some new and familiar songs.
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Maths OutdoorsOver 40 ideas to support mathematics and current thinking behind outdoor learning in the EYFS.
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Maths is All Around YouMarianne Knaus and Sally Featherstone
Anxious about the teaching and learning of mathematics? This new book introduces a broad range of concepts to enrich children’s experiences. Content includes practical ideas for pattern (early algebra), measurement, matching, counting and introduction of chance (statistics and probability). The importance of language is emphasised with vocabulary lists and questions to provoke thinking.
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Child-Initiated WritingLynn ClereAn inspirational book of ideas and activities that make the process of learning to write not only enjoyable but downright fun! Lynn believes that it’s every practitioner’s dream that a child will independently choose a writing activity. She has used these ideas over the years with great success.
Paperback • 72pp • 297 x 210mm • 9781408132630 • £18.99
The Road to WritingSue CowleyPrepare for the journey young children make when they learn their fi rst words. Offering activities and practical advice, Sue Cowley will inspire practitioners to try lots of creative approaches to mark making. Learn how to improve children’s understanding of symbols and signs, how to build confi dence and how to get boys engaged.
Paperback • 192pp170 x 244mm9781441103444 • £18.99
Foundations of LiteracySue Palmer and Ros BayleyUpdated to cover the latest EYFS curriculum, this popular book outlines the seven strands of practice upon which successful literacy teaching depends. It includes advice from speech and language therapists, music specialists, developmental psychologists and early years practitioners and covers music, movement, song, role play, story-telling and picture books.
Paperback • 128pp • 297 x 210mm9781408193846 • £24.99
Getting Ready to WriteAlistair Bryce-Clegg A step-by-step theory into practice guide to mark making, taking practitioners through developmental stages and gender differences. The tried and tested activities include innovative ideas such as Dough Gym and Jedi Writing and are guaranteed to improve children’s progress.
Paperback • 64pp • 297 x 210mm • 9781408193181 • £18.99
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Reclaimed and Natural MaterialsThis book is designed to help early years practitioners, through simple text and colour photographs, understand how young children can use natural and reclaimed materials that are readily available in most settings. It provides guidance on how to make a range of creations while at the same time helping children to learn about materials and processes key to early science and technology.
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Making The Most Of...By Linda Thornton and Pat Brunton
The Making The Most Of… series has been specially designed in order to share good practice, showing what high quality learning and development for young children looks like in real settings. Paperback • 112pp • 297 x 210mm
Light and MirrorsPlaying with light is a magical experience for children and adults alike. Making the Most of Light and Mirrors shows practitioners how to help children appreciate the awe and wonder in the world around them and helps them provide an environment which is rich in possibilities for children to develop their natural curiosity.
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Outdoor LearningThis exciting book in the Making the Most of series shows the value of any outdoor environment as a place which can enhance and enrich young children’s experiences. The book demonstrates how outdoor spaces, both in the setting and further afi eld, can add richness to the learning environment settings provided for very young children.
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“ This is a very clear and accessible book which is a delight to look at and glean ideas from, secure in the knowledge that these are tried and tested ideas that work.”Early Years Educator Magazine
“ There are many ideas in this book! An excellent book for teachers to use in planning.”Practical Pre-School awards testers
A Sense of WonderJenny Aitken, Jan Hunt, Elizabeth Roy, Bess Sajfar and Sally FeatherstoneExplore the many possibilities for experiencing science in early childhood settings to encourage children’s eagerness to observe and explore the world around them. Designed to implement play-based science learning, this framework is divided into four key areas: biological science, physical science, earth science and environmental science. Topics include life, nature, environmental care, sustainability and biodiversity.
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Eff ective Practice in Outdoor LearningTerry GouldPacked full of colour photos and practical ideas, this book is the result of the author listening to practitioners and understanding the importance of the outdoor environment. Chapters cover all aspects of outdoor learning to help those
working in the early years as well as managers, head teachers, students and classroom support.
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The Coombes ApproachSusan RoweShowcasing the Coombes School in Berkshire, which has developed an international reputation for its innovative approach to Nursery and Infant teaching. Its unique ‘outdoor classroom’ is created from the school’s environment. Topics also include curriculum design, pastoral care and the wider policy and community contexts.Supported by an online resource bank of pictures and pupils’ activities.
Paperback • 80pp • 210 x 148mm • £8.99
I Love Forest SchoolMartin PaceThis is not a treatise to get children into the outdoors – that is acknowledged as read. It considers different approaches to working with children outdoors, the benefi ts of each and how they infl uence educators and support children’s learning. It brings a new understanding to outdoor practice with a case study of the author’s own award-winning Refl ections Nursery and Forest School.
Paperback • 297 x 210mm 64pp • 9781472906076 • £18.99
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Learning and Playing OutdoorsTerry GouldAs well as fantastic advice on setting up, developing and maintaining outdoor environments for young children, this book features guidance on spaces to develop, what to include and how to do it on a budget with links to the revised EYFS framework. It includes full colour photographs of real settings for extra inspiration.
Paperback • 64pp • 297 x 210mm 9781408193174 • £18.99
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100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Outdoor PlayJulie Mountain All practitioners understand the benefi ts of regular, progressive outdoor play. This new addition to the 100 Ideas series provides simple, quick to understand ideas which range in complexity. Whether you are just getting started with outdoor play or are experienced and have used Forest School ideas, there is something for everyone and every type of weather!
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Getting Ready for PhonicsEditor: Sally FeatherstoneEveryone agrees that an understanding of phonics is essential to cracking the code for reading. This book discusses early language development. It focuses on the phonics debate and provides activities to support multi-sensory learning environments for the teaching of phonological development in the Foundation Stage and early Key Stage 1.
Paperback • 192pp • 244 x 169mm • 9781408189139 • £18.99
Getting it Right for BoysNeil FarmerA real insight into how boys learn and develop and how to get the environment right for them. Numerous case studies demonstrate how to get true engagement in the learning process and help practitioners to understand why boys do what they do and how to harness this way of learning. Packed with practical advice, this book is highly relevant to raising boys’ achievements in the early years.
Paperback • 128pp • 245 x 170mm • 9781408140710 • £18.99
The Cleverness of BoysSally Featherstone and Ros BayleyThe differences between boys and girls, in development and attitude to learning, are well documented. This book addresses the issue of young boys and their learning by taking aspects of the ‘cleverness’ of boys and addressing these through case histories.
Paperback • 128pp • 245 x 170mm • 9781408114681 • £18.99
“ This book cleverly addresses the issues surrounding the development and learning of young boys…an absolute joy to read.”Early Years Educator Magazine
Treasure Baskets and Heuristic PlaySally Featherstone Heuristic Play uses a specifi c range of 'found' or everyday objects, in adult-led and child-initiated sessions, indoors and outside. This book provides information on using treasure baskets and heuristic play with babies and young children and what needs to change to meet the needs of children at different stages of development.
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The Revised EYFS in PracticeAnn Langston and Dr. Jonathan DohertyThis practical professional development title will take practitioners through the latest EYFS policies and provide vital information and practical advice on how to implement them effectively. With their wealth of experience in the Early Years, Ann Langston and Dr Jonathan Doherty have all the expertise to make this an authoritative book that will be useful to anyone involved in Early Years education.
Paperback • 208pp • 244 x 169mm9781408163948 • £18.99
Supporting Child-Initiated LearningEditor: Sally FeatherstoneWhy is it that some children behave like butterfl ies, fl itting around among the fl owers of activities while others behave with the single-minded concentration of bees? This book, written by a group of experts, explores the place and purpose of child-initiated learning as a key feature of the EYFS.
Paperback • 144pp • 244 x 169mm9781408189160 • £18.99
Learning to LearnSally FeatherstoneHow children learn is much more important than what they learn. Discover the keys to maintaining the drive to learn from birth onwards and preparing children for each stage of childhood. This book is an introduction to some of the things that affect children’s learning, explaining them in accessible terms with simple ways of ensuring children get the best start in their lifelong learning journey.
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Successful Leadership in the Early Years June O’SullivanThis book acknowledges the problems of fi nding people who can lead effective teams in different types of settings. It provides ideas and suggestions to address the issues facing leaders so they receive the right amount of support in working on the government targets of reducing poverty among families with small children and increasing opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
SEPTEMBER 2015 • Paperback • 244 x 169mm • 192pp9781472919038 • £18.99
Understanding Schemas in Young ChildrenStella Louis, Clare Beswick and Sally FeatherstoneWhat are schemas and why do they matter? This book is an introduction to understanding and supporting schemas and schema play in young children, including guidance on where they fi t within the EYFS. It helps practitioners develop, plan and resource activities which support children’s learning through experiment and play.
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The EYFS: Am I Getting it Right?Anita Soni and Sue BristowThis edition aims to help practitioners answer the question ‘How do I know I am doing the EYFS?’ by using refl ection and self-evaluation techniques. Simple questionnaires help practitioners evaluate the effectiveness of their work. The book aims to enable practitioners to further develop and improve what goes on in their setting on a day-to-day basis.
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Is Your EYFS on Track? Terry GouldThis book is about evaluating the effectiveness of an early years setting in the light of the latest recommendations. It will help early years leaders, managers and practitioners have a better understanding of the self-evaluation process.
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EYFS Development Charts Three laminated A3 wall charts presenting the EYFS from birth to 60+ months across all areas of learning. Perfect for tracking progress at a glance.
3 x A3 • 9781472900647 • £12.99
Observation, Assessment & PlanningSummative Assessment in the Early YearsCarole Sharman, Wendy Cross and Diana Vennis
Help all children achieve their full potential with this practical, user-friendly guide. Illustrating successful observational techniques, it suggests how to use the results in partnership with parents. Full colour photographs and case studies from real settings bring the ideas to life.
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Creative Planning in the EYFSLucy PeetAn exciting series supporting topic planning (and assessment) in settings with Foundation Stage children. Based on the latest ELGs, this series will help to support practitioners working with 4 and 5 year old children in all settings with the 7 areas of learning and 17 aspects from the revised EYFS. It provides examples of good practice and ideas and schemes of work over a six-week period. Activities are differentiated using the EYFS terminology – Emerging, Expected and Exceeding – which makes this series both fl exible and unique.Paperback • 64pp • 297 x 210mm • £14.99
Time to SeriesTrudi Fitzhenry and Karen MurphyThis new series from two early years’ specialists is designed to aid planning and assessment of key areas of the EYFS in busy settings. The practical, easy to follow suggestions are linked to the ages and stages of the Early Years outcomes. They help practitioners to be innovative whilst meeting their targets and give suggestions for parents to try at home too.
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Time to MoveCovers the Moving and Handling aspects of physical development in the EYFS.
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Time to SocialiseValuable guidance on the Personal, Social and Emotional development area of learning.
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Time to CommunicateFocuses on communication and language development, a key area of the EYFS requirements.
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Child-initiated LearningRos Bayley and Sally FeatherstoneThe range of ideas will help you to develop an environment where independent learning is celebrated and where children take responsibility for planning and organising their own activities. Case studies in each chapter highlight how to implement good practice in your setting.
Paperback56pp • 297 x 210mm9781408125229 • £18.99
Learning and Playing IndoorsTerry Gould and Kathy Coates-MohammedThe learning environment signifi cantly impacts on outcomes for young children. High quality and inspirational provision is very important. Explore the theory behind the commitment as well as practical advice on ensuring the indoor learning environment is planned to inspire and capture every child’s imagination.
Paperback96pp • 297 x 210mm9781408155493 • £18.99
“ Provides a wealth of ideas for encouraging children to undertake independent learning. Essential reading.”Nursery Education Plus Magazine
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Inspiring Play SpacesSusie Rosback, Natalie Coulson and Sally FeatherstoneDesigned to encourage and inspire all settings to create open-ended play spaces that provide opportunities for children to develop a sense of who they are and an understanding of the world. Perfect for practitioners looking for new ways to present equipment and new ideas which can be set up in a variety of ways at little or no cost.
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Early Years DisplayAlistair Bryce-CleggMany settings still insist on creating displays that are designed by adults or for adults. Both the EYFS and the Children’s Act ask that children play an active part in decision making processes and child-led display offers an excellent way of moving towards these goals.This book includes specifi c examples as well as changing traditional views with reference to all types of setting.
Paperback • 64pp • 297 x 210mm • 9781408155486 • £18.99
Creative Role Play in the Early YearsAlistair Bryce-CleggRole play is an important part of every child's entitlement. This lively book will guide you in planning, stimulating and organising role play inside and out. There are ideas for materials, equipment and locations, including advice on making the most of limited resources. Unlock your imagination and help your children to bring out what's inside!
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From Vacant to EngagedAlistair Bryce-CleggThis book shows, through practical examples, how practitioners can move away from the more traditional model of teaching to one driven by the most powerful learning tool of all – engagement. The combination of current theory and practical examples makes this an invaluable book.
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Continuous Provision in the Early YearsAlistair Bryce-CleggBringing together Alistair’s knowledge of continuous provision and the high level impact it can bring, this book includes explanations, links to assessment plus case studies and illustrations. Critically, it helps to provide carefully structured learning opportunities.
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Continuous Provision: The SkillsAlistair Bryce Clegg
Based on Alistair’s extensive experience in school, this book brings together his knowledge of Continuous Provision and the high level impact and engagement it can bring. In his previous book on the subject, Alistair covered what effective practice should look like and how to achieve it by linking it to assessment. This title demonstrates that in every area of continuous provision there are ‘pure’ skills that children can only learn in that area and ‘facilitative’ skills that children can learn through that area. It is a practical guide to differentiated skill development.
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The Key Person ApproachAnita Soni and Sue BristowThis user-friendly book links the theory that underpins the Key Person Approach with how to develop and support effective practice in settings. It offers solutions to the challenges this approach can bring, especially in schools, and includes questions to encourage self-evaluation and refl ective practice.
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Press It, Switch It, Turn It, Move it!Terry Gould This practical book supports the delivery of early ICT across the revised EYFS, including resource suggestions for providing an ICT-rich environment. It also supports nervous practitioners with case studies, ideas and practical elements based on research and experience.
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Science in the Early Years Kirstine BeeleyAn inspirational book that gives practitioners the confi dence to teach Science in the early years, helping children to become active and inquisitive learners. This book looks at and challenges the traditional teaching views of Science and aims to show how scientifi c exploration and thinking are at the heart of child-led, child-centered EYFS provision.
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100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Outstanding PracticeLucy Peet100 easy to implement ideas to transform your planning, practice and setting from good to outstanding! Full of tips for promoting independence, stimulating creative thinking, developing a sense of calm and maintaining a structured environment, this book is an excellent tool for both new and experienced practitioners.
Paperback • 198 x 129mm • 120pp 9781472906335 • £12.99
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: School ReadinessClare FordDiscover practical activities and ideas to develop the basic skills every child needs as a foundation for learning, whatever their individual needs and learning styles. Areas covered include speaking and listening skills, early numeracy, pre-writing and reading skills and social confi dence. Additional ideas for involving parents help to promote links between home and early years provision. Applying the latest thinking concerning pre-school learning, this book helps prepare the ground for a child’s future success.
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How to be an Outstanding ChildminderAllison LeeAn invaluable handbook, this edition contains easy-to-introduce tips and techniques to propel childminders into the outstanding category everyday, without spending lots more time planning and preparing. It includes information on tracking the developmental progress of children and keeping up to date with training and legislation as well as covering relationships, early identifi cation and intervention and self-evaluation. The companion website contains planning tools, observation checklists and transition forms and links to useful websites.
Paperback • 216 x 138mm • 160pp • 9781441172853 • £14.99
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Outdoor PlayJulie Mountain All practitioners understand the benefi ts of regular, progressive outdoor play. This new addition to the 100 Ideas series provides simple, quick to understand ideas which range in complexity. Whether you are just getting started with outdoor play or are experienced and have used Forest School ideas, there is something for everyone and every type of weather!
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Alistair Bryce-Clegg’s Guide to the Early YearsAlistair Bryce CleggThis book contains lots of easy-to-introduce activities and techniques that will move your practice towards that outstanding level! Alistair is known for his original and creative ideas and witty and accessible writing style, and this book does not disappoint. Filled with brilliant ideas and practical approaches to use as an early years practitioner, including advice for planning sessions, setting up an outstanding environment and encouraging outdoor learning activities. A must for all early years practitioners and school teachers eager to ensure their practice is the best it can be.
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Livelytime Playsongs Sheena Roberts and Rachel FullerParents and carers of young children will fi nd a wealth of entertainment for their lively babies and toddlers in this full colour picture songbook. With 30 action songs and rhymes for children from birth to walking.
Paperback + CD • 32pp • Colour Illustrations220 x 230 mm • 9780713669404 • £9.99
Sleepytime Playsongs Sheena RobertsA relaxing day full of gentle play for babies and toddlers in this full colour picture songbook which tells baby’s day from start to fi nish. Interleaved are songs and rhymes for each stage of the day, all with actions for interactive fun, relaxation and lullaby.
Paperback + CD • 32pp • Colour Illustrations220 x 230 mm • 9780713669411 • £9.99
Playsongs Sheena Roberts72 songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers. The perfect musical start for the very young. Fully illustrated book and CD.
Paperback + CD • 48pp • 220 x 230mmColour Illustrations • 9780713663716 • £12.99
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Three Tapping Teddies Kaye UmanskyA much-loved music and literacy resource with 15 stories told by Kaye Umansky and activities by Helen MacGregor and others. Each story contains a song, rap or chant with favourites including Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio and Cinderella.
Spiral bound paperback • 64pp • Line illustrations • 210 x 220mm9780713674736 • £12.99
Three Singing PigsKaye UmanskyA brand new edition of this baker’s dozen of traditional tales retold by the wonderful Kaye Umansky. A much-loved resource of musical fun through stories. Includes songs with familiar melodies and specially rewritten words to carry the action along. Instantly performable pieces of classroom magic.
Spiral bound paperback • 64pp • 210 x 220mm • 9780713673258 • £14.99
Kickstart Music EYAnice Paterson and David WhewayA fl exible resource of tried and tested activities to last for minutes, weeks or years of music teaching. Progressive and fully supported by clear guidance, the activities can be dipped into or followed through from the start.
Paperback • 297 x 210mm • 64pp9781408123614 • £16.99
Okki Tokki UngaBeatrice HarropThe greatest collection of action songs for young children. Try Ten Fat Sausages or the No Laugh Race with lots of toe tapping, wriggling and giggling in between.
Spiral bound paperback • 96pp • 210 x 297mm Also available as Triple CD packPB book: 9780713640786 • £16.99 Triple CD pack: 9781408129470 • £13.99
Game Songs with Prof DoggDavid McKeeAn innovative collection of 44 songs and games with open-ended activities, perfect for allowing children’s imaginations to fl y. What would a dinosaur like to eat? How can we brew up a spell? Develop confi dence in language, movement and social play.
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MusicSinging PhonicsBook 1Helen MacGregor and Catherine BirtSinging Phonics is a song collection for 3-5 year olds, specially designed to support the earliest steps in phonics teaching and to enrich young children’s experience of language in a fun and interactive way. Includes songs with new words to familiar tunes.
Paperback + CD • 80pp297 x 210mm9781408104729 • £19.99
EYFS Music Express Sally Hickman, Sue Nicholls, Patricia ScottNow incorporating the whole age range from birth to fi ve, this edition fully supports the 2012 Statutory Framework for the EYFS. Includes old favourites and exciting new ideas arranged in popular themes within the learning and development areas. New features include child-initiated learning and more outdoor ideas.
Paperback + 3CDs • 88pp297 x 210m • 9781408187074 • £34.99
Noisy Picture BooksTake a great story and lots of silly sounds, mix with a happy helping of children, and you have a recipe for a Kaye Umansky Noisy Picture Book. Riotously funny re-tellings of favourite tales as you have never heard them before. Ideal for join-in storytelling. Includes CD performances and full colour illustrations.
All Paperback • 280 x 215mm • 24pp • £7.99
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OurselvesTopics include: My body; My family and friends; My feelings.9781408165614
Musical StepsCathy McCallumThe Musical Steps series has been specially designed for early years practitioners without any musical experience to help introduce music through popular topics.
• Full colour, lots of photos and simple instructions• Related activities link to key EYFS areas• Child-initiated activities and observation guidance
Each CD includes catchy backing tracks and sample performances to make learning the songs fun and easy. Everyone will be singing along in no time!Paperback + CD • 48pp • 174 x 148mm • £9.99
Animals Topics include: Wild animals; Farm animals; Pets.9781408165645
HomesTopics include: My house; Rooms; Looking after my home.9781408165621
The SeaTopics include: Fish; Sailing; The seashore.9781408165638
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