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Using Empathy Dolls (Early Years Library)

Using Empathy Dolls (Early Years Library)

by Sally Featherstone (Editor), Kirstine Beeley (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

    $21.44
Synopsis

This book features a discussion of the definition of empathy, its historical roots and its use today. It looks at research which focuses on the links between lack of empathy and aggressive and antisocial behaviours and also the impact of developing empathy on decreasing these behaviours. It includes details of the development of the empathy dolls approach and some of the feedback on its impact upon children and their emotional development. A 'must' for anyone with an interest in empathy dolls and their role in early years settings!

$21.44

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 64
 Publisher: Featherstone Education Ltd
Published: 15 Oct 2009
ISBN 10: 140811447X
ISBN 13: 9781408114476
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
 Book Overview: A description of how the development of empathy in young children is key to the current curriculum guidance (the EYFS) Explains the use of these special dolls and how other dolls can be used to explore empathy - especially important for boys! Written by an experienced practitioner and trainer - Kirstine Beeley Part of the highly successful Early Years Library

Media Reviews
'This book is full of case studies illustrating how empathy dolls have been used by early years practitioners, in nursery and childminder settings, to help children to explore common feelings and situations...includes advice on how to introduce a doll into your own setting and how to use it to build links between the nursery and home.' Nursery World (September 2010)
Author Bio
Kirstine Beeley is an ex-teacher with experience across a range of early years, primary and special needs settings. Now working as an independent trainer and writer, this working mum has a heart felt passion for child-centred early years and primary learning. The creator of the Empathy Dolls Approach, she now works closely with childminders and nursery and primary school staff for local authroities across the United Kingdom to promote children's emotional development, independence, and positive mental health.