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Author:   Anna Ephgrave (Assistant Head Teacher, Carterhatch Infant School, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   1.580kg
ISBN:  

9781138639218

ISBN 10:   1138639214
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   06 March 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

ForewordAcknowledgements IntroductionPedagogy Brain development and progress Organisation of the book Theory into practice Chapter 1 SeptemberOrganisation Day oneTimetable Environment An enabling environment Organisation Behaviour managementConflict resolution Diary CakesThe solar systemMending mum’s toyBingoA new pondCrocodiles Chapter 2 OctoberOrganisation The weekly routine - focus children and parental involvementLearning journey sheetsParent meetingsPlanning for the rest of the class Environment Sand area outdoors Cooking units indoors Diary Sand and cookingLearning journey details Chapter 3 NovemberOrganisation Individual folders Story scribing Environment Woodwork area outdoors Diary New pets Diwali and bonfire night Mathematics everywhere Surfing Building a zoo Story scribing Chapter 4 DecemberOrganisation Christmas Assessments Environment Physical development Creative and physical development Diary Family items Creative projects Football Chapter 5 JanuaryOrganisation A4 learning journey sheets Specialist areas Telling the time Self-assessments Class monitors Environment Specialist creative area Music and stage area Diary Ambitious endeavours in the new creative area Other interesting events Equally interesting outdoors! Chapter 6 FebruaryOrganisation Timetable changes The role of the adult Curriculum coverage Environment Specialist science area indoors Science outdoors Water investigation area Diary The human body Grouping animals Non-fiction books Mixtures and potions Funky fountain Clay Electricity Technological toys The science of sound Bee-Bot challenge Ice Chapter 7 MarchOrganisation Assessments and moderation Review of timetable and structure of the day Environment Specialist cooking area Small construction and ‘small world’ equipment Large construction outdoors Snack area outdoors Diary Volcanos Fruit smoothies Pyramids Wind sock Blue Batman mask How strong is a Bee-Bot? Paper boats What is inside a dinosaur? Chapter 8 AprilOrganisation A new structure to the day Challenges are optional New approach to focus children and parent meetings Environment History Geography Diary Another dead mouse! A wormery Interests persist – sewing Chicks in Reception Money, money, money Mathematical wow moment Animals Ruth and Maisie Beegu Chapter 9 MayOrganisation Speech and language Environment The growing area Diary Gymnastics Responsibilities are enjoyed These children are still so young Beegu challenges continue The Beast needs a friend! Chapter 10 JuneOrganisation Timetable remains unchanged Phonics screening test Environment Mid kitchen Transition from Reception to Year One Diary The Lonely Beast PSE focus in many challenges Obstacles Adult-led but still engaging A new arrival in the garden A trip to the zoo Chapter 11 JulyOrganisation Transition Progress Environment Review and reflect Diary Harvest and eat! Young children don’t always need to sit and write Den building Escape! Woodwork skills develop Other materials available Conclusion Appendix A Ferre Laevers' levels of involvement Appendix B Cooking design sheet Appendix C Autumn Term focus child letter Appendix D Learning journey Appendix E Cake recipe book Appendix F Story scribing Appendix G Story map Appendix H Woodwork design sheet Appendix I Suppliers Appendix J Spring term focus child letter Appendix K Science design sheet Appendix L Report sheet Appendix M Creative design sheet Bibliography

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Anna Ephgrave has been teaching for over 27 years. Her most recent post was Assistant Head Teacher responsible for the Early Years and Year One at Carterhatch Infant School, which was graded as Outstanding in its most recent inspection. Anna is an independent consultant, trainer and author, supporting practitioners both in the United Kingdom and abroad. She has written two very successful books for David Fulton, Routledge: The Reception Year in Action and The Nursery Year in Action.

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