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OverviewEmotional literacy and health and wellbeing have been placed at the heart of good practice by the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England, and the Curriculum for Excellence in Scotland, and this book provides clear guidance and lots of practical strategies for how to implement this ethos in your setting. Offering an explanation of emotional literacy, why it matters and how to make it happen in practice, this book looks at ways to promote and develop emotional literacy with young children through: - Circle Time - drama - storytelling - physical education - outdoor play - active learning It highlights the benefits of this ethos for all, and looks at how the emotionally literate setting supports inclusion and promotes achievement. Full of case studies of children aged 3 to 8, ideas for practice, photographs, points for reflection, photocopiable materials, and accompanied by a wide range of downloadable material available on the SAGE website, this is an indispensable guide for the early years practitioner. It is highly relevant to those looking at the transition from Early Years to Primary education, as well as the social, emotional and behavioural needs of young children. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christine BrucePublisher: Sage Publications Ltd Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 29.70cm Weight: 0.440kg ISBN: 9781849206037ISBN 10: 1849206031 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 21 September 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsWhy Emotional Literacy is Good for Your School Emotional Literacy as an Approach to Learning and Teaching How an Emotionally Literate Approach Can Support Inclusion Using Emotional Literacy across the Curriculum The Role of the Adult Implications for PracticeReviewsChristine Bruce's book will become a 'must read' for practitioners and students alike. Her common sense approach makes this book highly readable, linking theory to sound and relevant practice that is instantly transferable to the classroom. The chapters are well illustrated with photographs, charts and personal journal extracts, which encourage practitioners to reflect, ensuring emotional literacy becomes part of their thinking and daily vocabulary' - Bryonie Williams, Foundation Stage Leader and Reception Class Teacher, Matchborough First School Author InformationChristine Bruce is a Chartered Teacher working at a school near Edinburgh; she has been Health and Wellbeing Network Leader for a Local Authority and was most recently a Teaching Fellow at Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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