4 January 2001
While Hodge, Blunkett and other Government figures have
missed an opportunity to rethink early childhood services, there's still time
to try harder, argues Professor Peter Moss Since May 1997, unparalleled...
4 January 2001
Word for word * The importance of books
4 January 2001
Bear in mind the reasons why books are such a valuable
learning tool when you choose them All adults working with young children know
how important it is that children...
4 January 2001
Buying books for young children can be a great
pleasure, but it can also be a difficult and expensive process. Sometimes it is
hard to know whether a book is...
4 January 2001
It's important to have a dedicated book area, however
small it is, available at all times. An exciting book corner is part of teh
basic early years provision and should...
4 January 2001
Combine numeracy with literacy learning by choosing
books based on number rhymes and games, and employing props and story sacks
Numbers are fun. Children like to explore numbers and like...
4 January 2001
Children can be introduced to the joys of language
through ryhmes and rhythms they will be proud to show off and to share Early
years settings all need a wide...
4 January 2001
Non-fiction 'information' books are the preferred
reading of some children and your setting should include plenty Information
books are an essential part of any book collection. There is growing evidence...
4 January 2001
Combine a paper book with software? Whatever next?
Jenny Benjamin discovers a surprising education duo One of the favourite
predictions of the IT (information technology) prophets is the imminent death...
4 January 2001
BabyWOW! (Windows/Mac, CD-Rom, PCtots, £19.99),
for the youngest mouseketeers, age nine months and up, is fundamentally a sound
programme. Introduced by a stuffed blue sun-face toy, it presents attractive
photos...