Download or read book Creativity and Wellbeing in the Early Years written by Sonia Mainstone-Cotton and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-04-20 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This accessible and practical guide explores how we can enhance and embed creativity in the early years to support children’s wellbeing. The book initially explores the work of Anna Craft, Ken Robinson, and Reggio Emilia to think about creativity with young children, before considering what this means for wellbeing. Five core chapters focus on creative mediums – drawing, sculpting and painting; craft; music; dance and drama; and storytelling and poetry – and offer a range of practical ideas and activities to use and adapt. This book provides: A wide range of activities accompanied by examples of collaborative arts projects with children. Interviews with artists and practitioners who support children’s wellbeing using creative mediums. Recommendations for creative activities using accessible and everyday materials. Case studies showing the positive impact of creativity, from developing children’s cultural understanding to soothing and supporting children with sensory experiences. Suggestions for enthusing children with a love of words, enabling them to express their thoughts and feelings through creative language. Moments for reflection to encourage readers to pause and consider the impact of creativity on their own wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of children in their care. With ideas included that every practitioner can use in their setting, this book is an essential tool for early years professionals who want to build their confidence in using creativity in their practice whilst supporting children’s wellbeing.

Download or read book Understanding Children s Books written by Prue Goodwin and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-06-24 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children′s books play a vital role in education, and this book helps you to choose books that have the most to offer young children. Each chapter reflects on a different theme or genre and their role in educational settings, and recommends ten ′must reads′ within each one. The themes covered include: - books for babies - literature for the very young - narrative fiction - books in translation - poetry - picture books - graphic texts. Early years professionals, childcare professionals and teachers working from nursery to Key Stage 3 will find this book a fascinating and useful resource.

Download or read book The Cat and the Fiddle written by and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2015-03-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 40 traditional nursery rhymes, personally chosen by the illustrator and laid out in colour-drenched double spreads. this is a beautiful, painterly collection of rhymes that has the makings of a classic. Included are familiar favourites such as: Hickory Dickory Dock, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Lavender's Blue, Ride a Cock Horse, Pop Goes the Weasel, To market, To market. And then there are some unusual rhymes to discover, such as Jumping Joan, Gray Goose and Gander, and Hark, Hark, the Dogs Do Bark. The pictures contain lots of detail to pore over, with strong decorative elements and a fine sense of colour and design. The perfect book to share, not only with a baby, but with the whole family.

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Download or read book A Celebration of Literature and Response written by Marjorie R. Hancock and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2004 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reinforced by teachers' experiences in actual classrooms, this book provides a wealth of ideas for projects, readings, and response-based activities that will engage all learners in the joy of reading and responding to literature. It blends an appreciation of children's books across all genres with an emphasis on meaningful instructional strategies for literacy programs. Coverage of multicultural/international literature helps illustrate the universality of themes in children's literature--providing a basis for establishing a library of literature that expresses the totality of children's experiences and speaks to children from all cultures and backgrounds. Coverage is based on Louise Rosenblatt's transactional theory of reader response, and organized around five main "celebrations" that the author uses as a framework for uniting the findings of reader-response theory with quality children's literature and exemplary reflective, literature-based practice. Includes expanded coverage on multicultural/international literature--including numerous examples of children's literature written and published in other countries. Includes extensive coverage of reader responses to literature--oral and written responses, as well as those made through the visual arts. For teachers of Children's Literature. Introduces future teaches to the full range of children's responses to literature--encourages the use of a variety of strategies to elicit authentic, heartfelt, meaningful responses from pupils. An appendix on children's literature awards. Highlights exemplary children's literature across all genres--focuses students' attention on established standards and offers guidance for choosing literature that meets such standards. CONTENTS I. CELEBRATING LITERATURE, RESPONSE, AND TEACHING. 1. Literature, Teaching, and Reader Response: Balancing Books and Readers in the Classroom. 2. Reader Response to Literature: From Rosenblatt's Theory to Research to Classroom Practice. II. CELEBRATING LITERATURE AND LITERARY GENRES. 3. The Art of the Picture Book: The Balance of Text and Illustration. 4. Traditional Tales and Modern Fantasy: The Domain of Imagination. 5. Poetry: The Power and Pleasure of Language. 6. Realistic and Historical Fiction: The Boundary of Reality. 7. Nonfiction: The Realm of Biography and Informational Books. 8. Multicultural and International Literature: Appreciating Cultural and Global Diversity. III. CELEBRATING RESPONSE CONNECTIONS TO LITERATURE. 9. Talking About Books: From Oral Response to Literature Circles. 10. Literature Response Journals: Written Reflections during Reading. 11. Literature as a Model for Writing: Apprenticing the Author's Craft. 12. Drama, Art, and Music: Expressive Arts as Response. 13. Response to Nonfiction: Blending Efferent and Aesthetic Response. IV. CELEBRATING INTERTEXTUAL AND INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS. 14. Interdisciplinary and Intertextual Connections: Response through Literature Clusters, Theme Explorations, and Twin Texts. V. CELEBRATING RESPONSE GROWTH THROUGH ASSESSMENT. 15. Documenting Response to Literature: Authentic Perspectives. Appendix A: Children's Book Awards and Recognition. Appendix B: Professional Resources. Appendix C: Children's Literature and Technology. (c) 2004, 448 pp., Paper 0-13-110902-2 1090O-6 SE0306: Children's Literature / Methods HE0415: Children's Literature Course Guide Page SUPPLEMENTS Generic Supplements ESOL Strategies for Teaching Content: Facilitating Instruction for English Language Learners (0-13-090845-2) The Portfolio Planner: Making Professional Portfolios Work For You (0-13-081314-1) Positive Behavioral Supports: Five Plans for Teachers (0-13-042187-1) Surviving Your First Year of Teaching: Guidelines for Success (0-13-032573-2) OTHER TITLES OF INTEREST Jacobs/Tunnell, "Children's Literature, Briefly, 3/E, " 2004 (0-13-049924-2) Norton/Norton, "Through the Eyes of a Child: An Introduction to Children's Literature, 6/E, " 2003 (0-13-042207-X) Hillman, "Discovering Children's Literature, 3/E, " 2003 (0-13-042332-7) Darigan/Tunnell/Jacobs, "Children's Literature: Engaging Teachers and Children in Good Books, " 2002 (0-13-081355-9) Jacobs/Tunnell/Darigan, "Children's Literature Database, A Resource for Teachers, Parents and Media Specialists, 2/E, " 2002 (0-13-094618-4) Ertmer, "Education on the Internet: 2002-2003 update, " 2003 (0-13-1126385)

Download or read book Classic Nursery Rhymes Oversized Padded Board Book written by and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cherished nursery rhymes now as a classic padded board book Enjoy these beloved nursery rhymes now in a kid-safe, mother approved format perfect for small learners. Mother Goose's nursery rhymes have been a perennial favorite of children (and parents) for over a century. Each nursery rhyme is accompanied by the breathtaking artwork of illustrator and RISD graduate Gina Baek. From stocking stuffers and baby showers, this edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes is the perfect gift for any occasion.

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Download or read book Nursery Rhyme Time written by Mother Goose and published by Xist Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-02 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From “Jack and Jill” to “Three Blind Mice,” children will be charmed by this delightfully illustrated collection of classic nursery rhymes. Favorite nursery rhymes are paired with sweet and baby and toddler-friendly illustrations in this bright book from Amy Mullen. This cute collection features such treasured classics as “Humpty-Dumpty,” “London Bridge Is Falling Down,” and more.

Download or read book Classic Nursery Rhymes written by Paige Weber and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a colorfully-illustrated collection of classic nursery rhymes.

Download or read book The Book of Nursery Rhymes written by Debi Gliori and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2024-06-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes little ones on a magical journey into the world of the most popular nursery rhymes. Have fun reading along with your little one as you introduce them to well-known nursery rhymes including, Humpty Dumpty, Incy Wincy Spider, Little Bo-Peep, and many more! These classic rhymes we all know and love so well are perfect for bedtime reading and will allow parents and young ones to enjoy them time and time again. Children aged 0-5 will love pouring over the colourful illustrations that accompany and enrich the rhymes by bringing the quirky characters to life. This engaging nursery rhyme book for kids offers: - Beautiful illustrations that accompany each nursery rhyme that brings excitement into each and every one. - 50 classic and favourite rhymes in full for little ones to read and enjoy, whilst developing important listening and language skills. - An array of fun and familiar nursery rhymes that creates a long-lasting interest and love for poetry. This book of nursery rhymes is both enjoyable and educational, teaching children rhymes which helps to develop important skills, such as recognising different sound patterns, listening skills, a rich range of language skills, concentration, and oral storytelling. The Book of Nursery Rhymes makes a great gift and is the perfect book for parents and carers to share with their little ones.

Download or read book Classic Nursery Rhymes written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Classic Nursery Rhymes is an enchanting introduction to rhymes for young readers. Vibrant illustrations by Gina Baek bring this beautiful collection to life, including favorites such as Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Where Has My Little Dog Gond?, Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Rock-A-Bye Baby, Little Bo-Peep, Little Miss Muffet, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, and Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary"--