There’s nothing quite like finishing a great book and wondering what to pick up next. If you’ve enjoyed one of our popular early childhood education resources, we’ve done the hard work for you.
We’ve matched some educator favourites with related titles that build on the same ideas, so you can keep growing your practice. Whether you’re keen to put theories into practice, follow children’s interests through play and Floorbooks, strengthen inclusive education in your service, or nurture a growth mindset in young learners, there’s something here for you.
Grab a cuppa, have a browse and find the early childhood resources that will spark your next “aha” moment.
Educators draw from a range of perspectives, but it can sometimes be difficult to understand the link between theorists, theories and perspectives and their own practices. Theories into Practice makes these links clear and easy to understand.
Through case studies and insights, you will discover how to transform practices, challenge constraints, and cultivate equitable, sustainable and enriching organisations where children and educators thrive.
Discover how to think-with theories as part of your daily work using this range of case studies. Understand that one event or observation can be viewed from several theoretical perspectives at the same time.
Packed with photographs and innovative ideas, Inspiring Ideas to Support Children’s Interests takes 10 areas of common interest from space to minibeasts and explores them in detail. Each area has a whole classroom curriculum outlined and demonstrated.
Create a stimulating environment by using what is already available in your setting. Be resourceful with what you have and save a fortune while still creating an engaging learning environment. An ideal resource for anyone studying early childhood.
Explore the different types of small world play – with toys, models, puzzles, construction kits and recycled materials. Discover how to introduce children to small world play and encourage confident creative and imaginative thinking skills.
Everything educators need to know about a broad spectrum of health and disability challenges, with practical tips and background information. Learn key features; incidence, diagnosis, implications, adaptations and strategies.
Designed for educators who are working with children who have specific learning needs, to learn, grow and succeed. Drawing on the latest evidence and best practice principles, these practical, easy to read books help educators better support children.
Explore educational thinking from ancient times to the present day. Break complex ideas down into understandable ones, relate theory to experience, and gain guidance for children with additional special educational needs.
When children develop growth mindsets in their early years, they come to see struggle and challenge as opportunities for learning and development. Based in both research and practice, learn how to create a culture that inspires a love of learning in children.
Build a thorough understanding of the characteristics of effective learning. Link that to highly practical ideas for planning and developing a child-centred curriculum that recognises young learners as active participants in the process.
