1st Edition

Communication, Language and Literacy in the Early Years Foundation Stage

By Helen Bradford Copyright 2009
144 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

140 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

144 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

The Practical Guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage series will assist practitioners in the smooth and successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Each book gives clear and detailed explanations of each aspect of Learning and Development and encourages readers to consider each area within its broadest context to expand and develop their own knowledge and good... Read more

Chapter 1: Language for Communication  Chapter 2: Language for Thinking  Chapter 3: Linking Sounds and Letters  Chapter 4: Reading  Chapter 5: Writing  Chapter 6: Handwriting

Biography

Helen Bradford is a Senior Early Years tutor at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge. She has a teaching background in nursery education and has written extensively for the Nursery World Magazine.

"Helen Bradford writes from the premise that children's early communication needs careful nurturing and suppport, with learning opportunities needing to be relevant for the specific age groups, and both realistic and challenging. The book succeeds in giving readers clear explanations and practical ideas to help them develop the skills needed to support children's language, literacy and interaction with others."
- Early Years Update Issue 6, February 2009