Can I Go and Play Now?: Rethinking the Early Years

Can I Go and Play Now?: Rethinking the Early Years

by Greg Bottrill (Author), Greg Bottrill (Author)

Synopsis

Is it time to re-think continuous practice in the early years?

The world of education is an amazing and rewarding world to be in, but there is a sense among many that work within it that there is something not quite right, that all is not well.

In this book, Greg Bottrill explores how he ensures that, in his Early Years setting, continuous provision enables children. He shares his Early Years pedagogy through the '3Ms' and explains how to apply these in the classroom. Greg also explores the definition of play - what it is and what it isn't - and the challenging role of the Early Years teacher.

This book shares good practice in:

  • early reading and the joy of reading
  • early writing development
  • boys writing
  • the nature of outdoor play and how to make this truly `outdoor'
  • the role of parents in child development
  • mathematics in play
  • when and how to do intervention work with children
  • how to get Headteachers and centre managers on board.

$93.24

Quantity

2 in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Edition: 1
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Published: 01 Mar 2018

ISBN 10: 152642326X
ISBN 13: 9781526423269

Media Reviews
This is a highly readable book with a very personal slant which makes it appealing and engaging. The author explores how he ensures that, in his Early Years setting, continuous provision enables children. He shares his Early Years pedagogy through the '3Ms' and explains how to apply these in the classroom. Greg also explores the definition of play - what it is and what it isn't - and the challenging role of the Early Years teacher. Topics include early reading and the joy of reading; early writing development; boys' writing; the nature of outdoor play and how to make this truly `outdoor'; the role of parents in child development; mathematics in play; when and how to do intervention work with children; how to get Headteachers and centre managers on board. These show just how wide-ranging and practical the book is - and always the child is at the heart of everything. Reassuring and empowering - a book to make you think and build confidence. -- Sarah Brew
Author Bio
Greg Bottrill is an experienced Early Years practitioner who leads a large Foundation Unit in Devon and also supports other schools within the county in developing their EY practice. Committed to changing perceptions of Early Years, he is dedicated to bringing about a new pedagogy that puts the child at the centre of the education Universe.