Innovation in the classroom is about empowering teachers to develop intelligent, creative and effective teaching methods that will challenge and engage learners.Drawing on contemporary research and case studies from the UK and internationally, this book examines the theory behind innovative teaching and learning and its practical application in primary schools. Reflection points throughout the chapters encourage self-evaluation and development, giving students greater confidence to...

Bob Random, the world's most wanted man, ends up in the magical land of Oz. In order to get home, he's going to need to team-up with unique characters and revelations will shake everyone to their cores.

Teach yourself how to play drums with our easy drum lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free drum videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and drum animation for easy music learning.***"Awesome Drum Learning Book! This one by far is the best one I've found. The layout makes it easy to understand and to absorb the materi...

Teach yourself how to play classical guitar sheet music by the world’s greatest classical composers, carefully arranged for the classical guitar player.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along.***"Inspiring material for the budding classical guitarist. I own all 6 of the Progressive Classics Series [and] have learned a deep appreciation for the guitar. […] Book 2 is m...

Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free guitar videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Great Book!!! I like it because it […] provides more songs to play after you learn from the beginners book. I would recommend it to anyone." - Lorraine Lamb...

Teach yourself how to play keyboard with our easy blues keyboard lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along.***"This book can get you started quickly. It is easy to follow and the music you make will sound great. [...] Good luck to all beginning blues enthusiasts, I know this book will help you." - La Grande, OR [sheetmusicplus.com]Pro...

Designed for students on Early Years Foundation Degrees and Early Childhood courses, Early Years professionals and Teaching Assistants, this engaging text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of early childhood.Written and edited by experts in the field, the book clearly explains theory through illustrations of good practice, with case studies, reflective exercises and suggestions for further reading. Additional case studies and reflective questions for student or lec...

Today's world presents children with a wide-range of challenges that can hinder their personal and academic development. It is essential, therefore that as educators we equip children with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful not just academically but also in life.Although there is a real pressure for schools to meet academic standards it is possible for practitioners to stimulate emotional growth through everyday classroom activities. By carefully planning a curricu...

Now in an updated third edition, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to the key issues in how to teach reading. The authors celebrate reading as an important, exhilarating part of the curriculum with the potential to transform lives, whilst also giving a balanced handling of contentious issues. Strongly rooted in classroom practi

In recent years government initiatives such as Sure Start, Extended Schools and Every Child Matters have been significant in the promotion of an agenda to create collaborative working environments and introduce multi-agency practice into a range of child-centred settings. Developing and Evaluating Multi-Agency Partnerships provides advice and guidance for managers and leaders responsible for overseeing multi-agency working in these settings, providing a self-evaluation framework to help im...

Coastlines, rivers and natural waters have a huge amount to offer young children, providing a unique environment for their learning and development. The environment and its almost daunting size touches something deep within the children and – surprisingly – the large space brings them closer together. This book provides a comprehensive guide to Natural Water School provision by exploring its special pedagogy, the organisation and management of the Water School session and discussing the le...

This isn't about physical strength but about becoming a stronger person.Helping Children to be Strong covers:me, myself and Ibeing acknowledged and affirmeddeveloping self-assurancea sense of belonging.This handy little series of books links directly to the Government’s Birth to Three Matters Framework (DfES 2002). It provides information and ideas for you to read and digest...