Observation and assessment of young children is the starting point for supporting their individual needs and development. Anne O'Connor shows how, with the help of stills from Siren Films' video series
A Unique Child Separations: Practice in pictures - To and fro
Practitioners should acknowledge the feelings that separation can trigger in a young child, a parent and themselves, says Anne O'Connor.
A Unique Child: Physical development - Practice in pictures - At a crawl
Crawling is an important physical stage in its own right which enables...
A Unique Child: Practice in Pictures - schemas
Tyres are perfect open-ended resources and link well to children's schemas, as...
A Unique Child: Practice in Pictures - On the beach
New sights and new textures are made familiar for a baby with...
A Unique Child: Practice in pictures -Adult-Child Interactions
The importance of reciprocal expressions between a baby and an adult carer,...
A Unique Child: Practice in pictures - Block Play
Block play allows a child to mix creativity with mathematical problem-solving, says...
A Unique Child: Inclusion - Practice in pictures - Tuning in
Young children with developmental delay will benefit from the care of a...
A Unique Child: Outdoors - Practice in Pictures - In the mix
The benefits for children of playing in a mixed age group are...
A Unique Child: Messy play - Practice in Pictures - Mud, mud
The sensory experience of messy play has far-reaching benefits for brain development,...
A Unique Child - Practice in pictures: Symbolic Play
Tuning in to children's imaginative play will encourage language development, says Anne...
A Unique Child: Practice in pictures, Sensory Play - In a nutshell
Collections of natural objects offer children rich sensory experiences and are a...
A Unique Child: Outdoors - Practice in pictures - Play mates
A simple interaction shows symbolic play and social interaction between toddlers, says...
A Unique Child: Practice in pictures - Outdoors: On the ball
A simple running game brings both physical and emotional growth for a...
A Unique Child: Practice in pictures - In a spin
Simple physical play with a child's carer can stimulate a function that...
A Unique Child: Outdoors: Practice in pictures - Go with the flow
The characteristics of true free-flow play are observed by Anne O'Connor.
A Unique Child: Twins - Practice in pictures - At the double
Assumptions about twins need to be challenged, says Anne O'Connor.
A Unique Child: Role Play - Practice in pictures
A different way of observing children in role play challenges what practitioners...
A Unique Child Mealtimes: Practice in pictures - Happy meals
For toddlers, mealtimes are a chance to show off their communication and...
A Unique Child Language: Practice in pictures - Talking to myself
The private talk a child engages in while playing is a tool...
A Unique Child: Literacy - Practice in pictures - Write start
Everyday real-life activities such as making shopping lists are the most valuable...
A Unique Child - Practice in pictures: Talk, talk
Discussing shared experiences with a key carer is a valuable way for...
A Unique child: Free-flow play - Practice in pictures - The whole story
The rich play that a child can initiate with a bit of...
A Unique Child: Practice in pictures: You're joking!
A young child's delight in fooling or teasing an adult tells us...
A Unique Child Pretend Play: Practice in pictures - Who's calling?
A pretend telephone communication can demonstrate a very young child's grasp of...
A unique child singing: Practice in pictures - Going for a song
Shared singing with a carer with whom a child is securely attached...
A Unique Child: Attachment - Practice in pictures - A sense of security
Young children can cope with minor stresses and anxieties if they feel...
A Unique Child: Imaginary Play: Practice in Pictures - Master chefs
Observing the level of involvement that children show in their play can...
A Unique Child: perseverance: Practice in pictures - In line
In a safe environment where they feel secure, even very small children...
A unique child: Practice in pictures - Reference points
Adults' facial expressions have a strong impact on very young children learning...
A unique child: Communication - Practice in pictures - Time to talk
Young children can acquire more than one language without detriment to learning...
Unique Child: Social Intelligence - Practice in pictures - When friends fall out
While children will squabble from time to time, they are usually practising...
Unique Child: Books and babies - Practice in pictures - Read with me
Sharing a book creates a partnership between a young child and their...
Unique child: Movement - Practice in pictures - Take the floor
Movement play is vital to young children's cognitive development as well as...
A unique child Communication: Practice in pictures - Peek a boo!
Two-way exchanges between babies and adults help build up language and brain...
Unique Child Fathers: Practice in pictures - Dad's the word
The important role men play in children's lives is increasingly recognised. Anne...
Unique child gender: Practice in pictures - Pretty in pink
Seeing a young boy do something considered feminine provokes some extended thinking...
A Unique Child: Practice in pictures - Den Building
Building dens is a natural and important pastime in children's social and...
Unique Child: Practice in pictures - With care
Nappy changing should be anything but routine. Anne O'Connor considers the experiences...
A unique child separation: Practice in pictures - Bye bye!
Starting daycare away from home can be a daunting experience for a...
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