1st Edition

The Social Child Laying the foundations of relationships and language

By Toni Buchan Copyright 2013
120 Pages
by Routledge

120 Pages
by Routledge

120 Pages
by Routledge

What helps babies and young children develop proficient social skills? How do children's early relationships and social interactions influence their future emotional resilience and wellbeing? The Social Child thoughtfully discusses the key principles of children’s social development alongside descriptions of everyday practice. It aims to provide the reader with a rich understanding of the... Read more
1. Setting the Scene; 2. Play, Imitation and Exploration; 3. Active Learning, Learning to be Sociable; 4. Creating Sociable Language; 5. Seeing Children Talk; 6. Engaging with Families; 7. Embracing Differences; 8. The Links of Language; 9. Ready for School, Prepared for Life?

Biography

Toni Buchan has been awarded a Masters in Educational Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University, and continues to lecture in Early Years and Child Development.