This open access book develops a theoretical concept of teaching that is relevant to early childhood education, and based on children’s learning and developme

Play is serious business. Whether it's reenacting a favorite book (comprehension and close reading), negotiating the rules for a game (speaking and listening),

This book is based on the findings of a research project into Reception Teachers' Theories of Play funded by the Economic & Social Research Council. There is st

A practical book for teachers consisting of 10 YC and TYC articles on the importance of integrating rich content-based, teacher-guided instruction with meaningf

This timely and accessible text introduces, theorises and practically applies two important concepts which now underpin early years practice: those of ‘playfu