Most Popular Books by Sally Featherstone

These New Baby Books are a reorganisation of the Material in the original series of 16 Baby Books. They have been divided in a different way. Sixteen Books have become four organised by developmental stage. Each page gives step-by-step instructions, tips and plenty of further ideas for children ready for more. They offer practical ideas on differentiation for young babies with special needs as well as tips on what to look and listen for. The experiences suggested in this book will help young children to grow and develop through a range of planned and informal activities.

Exploring size, shape, texture and pattern are the beginnings of mathematical learning. This book offers a range of age appropriate activities for children up to the age of three.

The ''Carrying on in Key Stage 1'' series supports the continuing growth and development of independent learning and practical activities, which are features of early learning. The aim is to encourage teachers in Key Stage 1 to build on the best of practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage, balancing adult directed tasks with learning that children initiate and develop themselves. The activities covered by the series are the ones children often say they miss most when they move into Years 1 and 2. Water offers ideas and guidance for providing children with a wide range of interesting challenges to use this fascinating, free resource in a variety of ways and using a range of tools and equipment, extending their work in other subjects through motivating practical activities. The authors are all experienced educators who have worked in schools, settings and local authority support services, and are now in high demand as writers and trainers.

Why do boys and girls behave differently? Why do most boys read and write later than girls? Why do boys never seem to listen? Avoid gender stereotypes. This book explains how and why boys and girls brains differ, how that affects their learning and what you can do about it.

If Publications develop knowledge and understanding of the world and stimulate creative thinking in role play by asking children ''What If?'' Each What If? pack consists of a CD ROM and guidance booklet. The CD contains stunning, high resolution photographs and images which can be printed, projected or used with an interactive white board, plus support resources: * detailed drawings of a key character with their clothing and equipment * picture environments to stimulate play * illustrations of vehicles and machinery * lists, templates and writing frames * maps and posters * labels, badges and games to play * a linked story told in a slide show with original photographs and music * guidance booklet * high resolution photographs and images to stimulate talking and play Each What if kit consists of a CD RoM and guidance booklet. The CD contains lots of lively, exciting photographs and images which can be printed, projected, or used with an interactive whiteboard. Each CD also includes an introduction to the play, plus support resources - lists, labels, writing frames, backgrounds, borders, maps, pictures, etc. Practitioners will have their own ideas for using these inspirational materials, and the booklet provides additional ideas and guidance. The aim is to stimulate talking and thinking, and to provide a base for creative role play.

Helping babies and children to feel acknowledged and affirmed as unique individuals is the starting point for this book. Readers can use it to help in the work of supporting confidence and a positive self image.

More than a word list, this book has suggestions for activities that stimulate every sense, together with songs, stories, games and activities for each letter of the alphabet. A good companion to The Little Book of Games with Sounds. Little Books are are packed with advice and ideas for working in early years settings with children aged between 36 and 60+ months. They are carefully planned to meet the objectives for each stage of development and reflect the latest thinking on the education of young children. Little Books make an excellent start to an exciting journey through learning.

Feeling angry and losing your temper are perfectly natural parts of everyday life, and many children cope well when feeling angry, but for some children, feelings of anger can get out of control.

A collection of familiar and traditional rhymes and songs - everyone needs this book to help children with rhythm, rhyme and simple phonics.

Little Baby Books have been written to give straighforward and practical help in implementing the advice contained in the Birth to Three Matters guidance (DfES/Sure Start, 2003). they are by experts in child development and early learning. All thesuggested activities have been tried and tested with children in the appropriate age group. Each book covers one area of learning, an four broad stages of development. Visual links make it easy to see which is the focus group for the activity. No special equipment is required - most activities rely on things you already have, or can easily collect. Activities are fun and easy to use. Each page: - has clear instructions for the activity - shows how the activity can be matched to individual children, including those with additional needs - points out what to watch for and note during the activity, so you see the learning in action - describes how thw child''s learning develops and how it links with later skills

Another title in this inspiring series to support role play andimaginative work in the EYFS and Key Stage 1. This project book tellsthestory of what it''s like to run a shop in photographs and provides awealth of resources and ideas for teachers. The accompanying CDcontains the photo story plusadditional stunning, high resolution photographs and imagesthat can be printed, projected or used with an interactive whiteboard.Also included is a wealth of resources such as posters, activity sheetsand background images all available to print out in black and white orcolour.

If Publications develop knowledge and understanding of the world and stimulate creative thinking in role play by asking children ''What If?'' Each What If? pack consists of a CD ROM and guidance booklet. The CD contains stunning, high resolution photographs and images which can be printed, projected or used with an interactive white board, plus support resources: * detailed drawings of a key character with their clothing and equipment * picture environments to stimulate play * illustrations of vehicles and machinery * lists, templates and writing frames * maps and posters * labels, badges and games to play * a linked story told in a slide show with original photographs and music * guidance booklet * high resolution photographs and images to stimulate talking and play Each What if kit consists of a CD RoM and guidance booklet. The CD contains lots of lively, exciting photographs and images which can be printed, projected, or used with an interactive whiteboard. Each CD also includes an introduction to the play, plus support resources - lists, labels, writing frames, backgrounds, borders, maps, pictures, etc. Practitioners will have their own ideas for using these inspirational materials, and the booklet provides additional ideas and guidance. The aim is to stimulate talking and thinking, and to provide a base for creative role play.

Inspiring Play Spaces is designed to encourage and inspire early childhood educators in all settings to create open-ended play spaces that will provide opportunities for children to develop a sense of who they are and an understanding of the world. Written by Australian authors

The DSCF are pushing for the Letter and Sounds initiative to cover the whole 0-5 age range and this series answers that remit! These four books are differentiated to meet the particular developmental stages of the framework and clearly linked to the developmental statements, so they can be used in all sorts of schools and settings. They offer appropriate activities in four age bands, closely matched to the EYFS, and giving children a thorough grounding in the essential skills they need to become good readers.

Traditional and popular stories and simple recipes to go with them. Extend your literacy sessions with simple cooking activities to make and share as you listen again to the story. Linked with the goal for communication, language and literacy. Little Books are particularly suitable for use with children aged between 36 and 60+ months. They are carefully planned to meet the objectives for each stage of development and reflect the latest thinking on the education of young children. Little Books make an excellent start to an exciting journey through learning.

There''s cooking to do, stories to create, decorations to make and much, more in this book especially written to give you lots of ideas at this very busy time of year! Although there''s a Christmas focus, many of the activities can be adapted for all sorts of festivals and celelrations throughout the year.

Many of the wild flowers that used to enrich our fields have gone. Herbicides, pesticides and artificial fertilisers have destroyed them, damaging too the insects, birds and animals that depend on them for food and shelter. The hope is that this book will encourage the enjoyment of traditional hay meadows and involvement in their preservation.

First Hand takes an in-depth look at planning and managing the Foundation Stage. There is discussion of the principles which should underpin planning, a detailed sections on content, experiences and resources, advice on managing the provision and on including adults in the community and guidance on ensuring quality preparatory to inspection.

These New Baby Books are a reorganisation of the Material in the original series of 16 Baby Books. They have been divided in a different way. Sixteen Books have become four organised by developmental stage. Each page gives step-by-step instructions, tips and plenty of further ideas for children ready for more. They offer practical ideas on differentiation for young babies with special needs as well as tips on what to look and listen for. The experiences suggested in this book will help young children to grow and develop through a range of planned and informal activities.

A wealth of practical and inspiring ideas for setting up themed treasure baskets for preschool children at all stages of development.

This series is a no nonsense, ideas bank - no frills, just 50 examples of great ideas already in practice Ideal for the busy practitioner they offer a ''dip in'' approach to accessing ideas that they may not have thought of. Simple inspiring ideas is just what they need to reignite their enthusiasm.

''Little Baby Books'' are a series written by two early years specialists to help those working with under 3''s to put the advice in ''Birth to Three Matters'' into practice. Activities in each book are presented in four age groups suitable for different ages and stages.

Being a confident and competent user of language is at the heart of learning. Here are activities and ideas for developing communication and vocalisation.

This Little Book aims to demonstrate exciting ways to use washing lines to support learning in every area of the curriculum. We hope that this humble piece of household equipment will become as fundamental a piece of equipment in your setting as it has been in our homes.

Children love constructing models and other objects, and working with found and recycled materials has a firm and continuing place in the early years, encouraging children to be imaginative and creative as they practice their skills in joining, wrapping, bending and cutting. These materials that are often free or low cost, are available everywhere, waiting for imaginative practitioners to find and use them. This book gives you 50 ideas for using free, cheap and recycled materials in your setting, both for creative and independent play and for specific projects. The resources suggested are all easily available, and the ideas are only starters for the continuing interest children have in this sort of work.

These New Baby Books are a reorganisation of the Material in the original series of 16 Baby Books. They have been divided in a different way. Sixteen Books have become four organised by developmental stage. Each page gives step-by-step instructions, tips and plenty of further ideas for children ready for more. They offer practical ideas on differentiation for young babies with special needs as well as tips on what to look and listen for. The experiences suggested in this book will help young children to grow and develop through a range of planned and informal activities.