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Using ICT in the Early Years


by Prof. John Siraj-Blatchford and Dr Alex Morgan ISBN 978-1-90457-591-7 £14.99


This title is a step-by-step guide on how to approach technology with the under 7s. Features:


 Taking ICT outdoors, and encourage role play and creativity


 Using different types of ICT – from Bee-Bots to white boards – to support young children’s learning and understanding of ICT


 The requirements of the UK early years curricula for ICT provision


 Pedagogical advice from international experts in ICT education


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“This book is clearly written and easy for practitioners to access, especially in a busy centre like ours...We found the ideas very helpful in developing our ICT practice.” Review of Using ICT in the Early Years by Bernadette Duffy OBE, Thomas Coram Children's Centre


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The Early Years Gardening Handbook


by Sue Ward ISBN 978-1-907241-04-8 £16.99


Whatever the available outdoor space is, involving young children in gardening can provide excellent opportunities for learning and development. This guide includes advice for settings on:


 Where to start: how to plan for your garden and get funding


 A calendar of what to plant and harvest when


 Tips on plants for cooking, and those that give the quickest results


 A wealth of gardening activities, each linked to learning and development


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“An excellent introduction to [gardening] for teachers of early years pupils. Written in lucid, concise language, the short, readable chapters cover a wide range of relevant and realistic advice and suggestions for teachers.” Review of The Early Years Gardening Handbook by Dr Jacky Chave, Strategic Schools Manager, Royal Horticultural Society


“Easy to read and full of ideas and practical tips encouraging practitioners to think about the various uses of the garden as part of the learning environment.” Review of The Early Years Gardening Handbook by Learning through Landscapes


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