Resources for Early Learning Children, Adults and Stuff [Paperback]

In this, book,the author explores the use of materials for learning within a social context. Different forms of stuff - blocks bads, climbing frames, dolls and found materials are used to explore the possibilities of materials as tools of all-round development in early childhood.

The author presents a range of strategies to help early years practitioners evaluate their provision, as they strive to create environments for early learning which are culturally, developmentally and personally appropriate. The author takes a critical look at the conventional assumptions early years practitioners make about sand, water, paint, and the home area, and encourages practitioners to reflect on their practice.In this, book,the author explores the use of materials for learning within a social context. Different forms of stuff - blocks bads, climbing frames, dolls and found materials are used to explore the possibilities of materials as tools of all-round development in early childhood.

The author presents a range of strategies to help early years practitioners evaluate their provision, as they strive to create environments for early learning which are culturally, developmentally and personally appropriate. The author takes a critical look at the conventional assumptions early years practitioners make about sand, water, paint, and the home area, and encourages practitioners to reflect on their practice.`This is a book well worth reading. It certainly provides all early years practitioners with a challenge but it is also reassuring in this time of change we have a strong evidence-based philosophy' - Nursery World

`The book is incredibly readable, illustrated with delightful anecdotes and makes useful references to theory' - Emma Hertzberg, Goldsmiths Association for Early Childhood

"This is a book welllã!