Science in the Early Years by Pat Brunton

Science in the Early Years by Pat Brunton

This book, for anyone teaching science to young children, is packed with information on how to support scientific exploration and investigation and practical ideas which are differentiated for different age groups.

′I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone wanting to get the most out of the opportunities for learning about science that seem to be all around us in our settings′ - Early Years Update

′[This book] provides a thorough background, putting together relevant knowledge and understanding, key information and practical support, coupled with innovative ideas′ - Early Years Educator

′This book is aimed at teachers, trainee teachers and other early years practitioners, providing a thorough background of the science taught for children aged from birth to fiveIt puts together relevant knowledge and understanding, key information and practical support along with innovative ideas on current thinking in the early years setting. In two easily accessible parts, the book firstly provides guidance on creating a science-rich environment whilst considering the child as a creative thinker; secondly it gives support for practitioners in the scientific concepts needed to deliver science to young children successfully. A very readable and essential book for anyone working in the early years′ - Louise Nelson, Senior Lecturer, Initial Teacher Education, Primary Science, Leeds Metropolitan University

Pat Brunton is a research scientist by training, with a postgraduate degree in virology. She has extensive experience of the early years field and provides training for a wide variety of audiences including school governors, teachers, early years and childcare practitioners and children’s centre professionals. She is a director of alc associates, an early years training and consultancy company, and is the author of a range of publications. Pat provides keynote presentations and workshops at conferences and consultancy and training for local authorities, schools and early years settings across the UK.

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ISBN 13	9781848601437
ISBN 10	1848601433
Title	Science in the Early Years
Author	Pat Brunton
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Sage Publications Ltd
Year published	2009-11-13
Number of pages	200
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.