Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy in the Early Years Foundation Stage

Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy in the Early Years Foundation Stage by Anita M Hughes

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 practice. Practical ideas and activities for all age groups are offered along with a wealth of expertise of how elements from the practice guidance can be implemented within all early years settings. The books include suggestions for the innovative use of everyday ressources, popular books and stories. This book offers an in-depth understanding of children's thinking skills from a psychological perspective. The book introduces the Learning Tools model, a vital cognitive tool used by children to learn and solve problems, and gives practical ideas on how practitioners can use everyday materials to promote problem solving and early numeracy skills through play. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice and understanding to help them provide learning opportunities to meet the unique needs of all children in their setting.

"..Written by Anita Hughes, a chartered educational psychologist, who offers in-depth understanding of children's thinking skills from a psychological perspective. It introduces the learning tools model, a vital cognitive tool used by children to learn and solve problems. It also offers practical ideas on how to use everyday materials to promote problem-solving and early numeracy skills through play. Readers are encourages to reflect on their own practice and understanding to help them provide learning opportunities to meet the unique needs of all children in their setting." - Early Years Update (Issue 65, February 2009)

Anita M Hughes is a Chartered Educational Psychologist.

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ISBN 13	9780415476546
ISBN 10	0415476542
Title	Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Author	Anita M Hughes
Series	Practical Guidance In The Eyfs
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2008-12-04
Number of pages	156
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