Foundation Blocks
6 total works
Foundation Blocks for the Early Years - Communication and Language
by Irene Yates
Published 30 March 2003
The Foundation Blocks for the Early Years series makes it easy to implement the Department of Education's new, revised Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (September 2012). The books are clearly laid out, with one activity per page, attractive illustrations and cross references to popular early years topics. Written by experienced early years practitioners, these books will be an invaluable resource for anyone working with 3-5 year olds. This book contains activities for the prime area of Communication and Language and the specific area of Literacy. They will encourage children to speak and listen; to express themselves clearly; and to develop confidence in using language in a variety of situations. They offer opportunities for children to use and enjoy books; to learn to link sounds and letters; to develop phonic knowledge and to begin to read and write.
Foundation Blocks for the Early Years - Personal, Social and Emotional Development
by Mavis Brown and Rebecca Taylor
Published 13 February 2003
The Foundation Blocks series makes it easy to implement the Department of Education's new, revised Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (September 2012). The books are clearly laid out, with one activity per page, attractive illustrations and cross references to popular early years topics. Written by experienced early years practitioners, these books will be an invaluable resource for anyone working with 3-5 year olds. This book contains activities for the prime area of Personal, Social and Emotional Development and the specific areas of Understanding the World and Mathematics. The activities will encourage children to develop self-confidence; to form positive attitudes and relationships; and to learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour within a group. They offer opportunities for children to experience their environment and community; to explore, observe and find out about people, animals and places; to investigate and experiment; and to begin to use technology.
They will help children to develop and improve skills in counting, addition and subtraction; in understanding and using numbers; in problem solving; and in describing and comparing shapes, spaces and measures.
They will help children to develop and improve skills in counting, addition and subtraction; in understanding and using numbers; in problem solving; and in describing and comparing shapes, spaces and measures.
Creative Development contains over 150 creative activity ideas, grouped by popular topics. The activities encourage children to explore different art media and materials, recognize and explore sounds, use their imagination, and express and communicate their ideas, thoughts and feelings using dance, movement, art, music and imaginative play. The easy-to-use layout of the book makes it ideal for planning. Group size, level of difficulty and time required clearly indicated, Extension suggestions and links to home extend the ideas further. These fun, easy-to-use ideas can be used in all early years settings, from preschools and nurseries to reception classes and day nurseries.
Knowledge and Understanding of the World contains over 150 activity ideas for the Foundation Stage, grouped by popular topics, for teaching scientific exploration and investigation, beginning technology and information technology, a sense of time and place, and an awareness of other cultures and beliefs. The easy-to-use layout of the book makes it ideal for planning. Group size, level of difficulty and time required clearly indicated, Extension suggestions and links to home extend the ideas further. These fun, easy-to-use ideas can be used in all early years settings, from preschools and nurseries to reception classes and day nurseries.
Foundation Blocks Series Pack
by Mavis Brown, Irene Yates, Maureen Warner, and Rebecca Taylor
Published 30 November 2003
Each book in the Foundation Blocks series focuses on one of the prime areas and one or two of the specific areas, making implementing the EYFS curriculum easy. The series provides comprehensive coverage of the curriculum, with over 145 activities in each book. These differentiated activities enable you to focus on skills development and progression. The clear layout makes it easy for you to choose the best activities for your children. Activities are cross-referenced to popular early years topics, making this series an invaluable resource for any early years setting.
Physical Development contains over 150 physical activity ideas, grouped by topic. The activities encourage Foundation Stage children to move with confidence, control and co-ordination, using a range of small and large equipment. The easy-to-use layout of the book makes it ideal for planning. Group size, level of difficulty and time required clearly indicated, Extension suggestions and links to home extend the ideas further. These fun, easy-to-use ideas can be used in all early years settings, from preschools and nurseries to reception classes and day nurseries.