Introduction
Chapter One - Early movement, the brain and our senses
Chapter Two - Early movement and the key benefits to learning
Chapter Three -The enabling environment and characteristics of effective learning
Chapter Four - Early movement and the links to early writing
Chapter Five - Early movement supporting boys and girls learning
References
Biography
Sharon Tredgett is an early years practitioner with over 25 years’ experience. She spent her early career working within children’s centres and for Sure Start before becoming a trainer and consultant specifically around children’s learning through movement. She currently works for Leeds City Council as part of the quality improvement team and has devised, written and delivered a range of training programmes to a wide spectrum of early years practitioners both within and outside of the local authority. She has written accredited open college network units on learning through movement and continues to assess and moderate on these.
A critical analysis of the interaction between movement, physical development and intellectual development - an extremely detailed consideration of a very specific topic which is not covered in such depth in standard texts. Great case studies throughout to enable readers to apply theory to practice, and also good opportunities for reflection on reading in the reflective questions sections. - Suzi Smale, PETROCConcise and easily understood textbook. Particularly useful to students with little practical experience of working within the early years sector. - Bernie Sutcliffe, Leeds City College
