Sandra Smidt eBooks

What do we mean when we use the word 'play' in terms of learning and development? This book argues that all play is purposeful. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum focuses on play as the prime >>

This is a practical, accessible guide to early years practice. The author examines current theories about how children learn best and focuses on how we can support and extend the learning of young children. >>

Anyone working with young children will, by their very nature, be extremely good at listening to them, and to watching them play and learn. But how can these observations be properly used and understood? >>