Abstract

'The book guides the reader through the practicality of organizing and running a pre-school provision. It gives lots of practical suggestions for activities to meet the needs of children and parents in situations ranging from settling in, to ideas for the curriculum' - Santa Nyeko,. Senior Pre-School Development Worker, Pre-School Learning Alliance. Focusing on the common, everyday issues that are daily concerns for all early years settings, this book looks at how to: o settle new children. o start and end learning activities. o work with groups. o establish routines that promote positive behaviour. o manage mealtimes and naps. o offer safe and exciting outdoor activities. o observe young children in the setting. o foster a sense of belonging. o work effectively with parents. Highly practical and clearly written by two teachers, it covers the daily routine of the typical early years educator and offers lots of suggestions for useful strategies to try out in key areas of practice.