Description: Putting Storytelling at the Heart of Early Childhood Practice by Tina Bruce, Lynn McNair, Jane Whinnett Putting Storytelling at the Heart of Early Childhood Practice is a brilliantly engaging and practical book that highlights the essential nature of storytelling in all walks of life, and how to best cultivate this in the early years classroom. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Putting Storytelling at the Heart of Early Childhood Practice is a brilliantly engaging and practical book that highlights the essential nature of storytelling in all walks of life, and how to best cultivate this in the early years classroom. The authors use a compelling Froebelian approach to explore the role of storytelling not just in the development of literacy but also in the development of communication and language and for maintaining good mental health and wellbeing.Drawing on primary and contemporary research, and presented by a range of experienced authors, this book covers important topics such as: The benefits of regularly practising storytelling Storytelling during play activities Group dynamics in constructing narratives The roles of props and fantasy concepts in storytellingThis accessible guide is ideal for all early years practitioners looking to encourage literacy, communication and well-being in a supportive and creative environment, and for policymakers looking to develop best practice in the early years classroom. Author Biography Tina Bruce CBE is Honorary Professor at the University of Roehampton, UK, a Vice President of Early Education, a Patron of CLPE, a member of the executive committee of the International Froebel Society and an established author.Dr Lynn McNair OBE is a founder leader of the Edinburgh Froebel Network, Head of the Cowgate Under Fives Centre in Edinburgh, Senior Teaching Fellow and Pathway co-ordinator of the MSc Ed (Early Childhood Practice and Froebel) and an endorsed Froebel Tutor for the Froebel Trust. Jane Whinnett MBE is a founder leader of the Edinburgh Froebel Network, Head of two maintained Nursery Schools in Edinburgh, Chair of the Education and Research Committee of the Froebel Trust, Tutor for the MSc Ed (Early Childhood Practice and Froebel) and an endorsed Froebel Tutor for the Froebel Trust. Table of Contents ForewordSacha PowellChapter 1 The flourishing of the Edinburgh Froebel Network Players and Storytellers projectJane WhinnettChapter 2 "Someone killed Goldilocks and they didnt live happily ever after…" Isabella age 3 years: How regular storytelling helps to develop creativity and narrative role playSharon Imray and Karen ClementsChapter 3 Tailoring Traditional Tales as Tools for our Trade: Transforming Literacy in the Early YearsChris McCormick and Shauna McIntoshChapter 4 Storytelling Groups: Large or Small?Alison J Hawkins and Moira WhitelawChapter 5 Observing Stories Children Tell in their Play: ReflectionsRhian FergusonChapter 6 Using Props: An adventure in stories and drama to encourage young story tellersLynda BardaiChapter 7 Superheroes and Imaginative Play: More opportunities for our children?Deirdre ArmstrongChapter 8 "Fix, fix, fix – Olav is stuck!": Supporting children to tell the story that they really want to tellElaine FullertonChapter 9 Woodland AdventuresLucy Macfarlane and Rosemary WelenskyChapter 10 The Stories Children Tell Us about their Transitions from Early Childhood Settings to Primary SchoolLynn McNairChapter 11 Stomping Giants and Diamond Castles: A study of the use of story grammars to support the development of coherence in written narrative, within the context of a Froebelian play based Primary 1 classroomCatriona GillChapter 12 Gathering Thoughts about StorytellingTina BruceIndex Details ISBN0367245914 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2020 ISBN-10 0367245914 ISBN-13 9780367245917 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Subtitle A Reflective Guide for Early Years Practitioners Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Jane Whinnett Illustrations 2 Line drawings, color; 41 Halftones, color; 43 Illustrations, color Pages 222 DEWEY 372.677 Short Title Putting Storytelling at the Heart of Early Childhood Practice Language English UK Release Date 2020-04-16 Publication Date 2020-04-16 AU Release Date 2020-04-16 NZ Release Date 2020-04-16 Author Jane Whinnett Alternative 9780367245900 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135698692;
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ISBN-13: 9780367245917
Book Title: Putting Storytelling at the Heart of Early Childhood Practice
Number of Pages: 222 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Putting Storytelling at the Heart of Early Childhood Practice: A Reflective Guide for Early Years Practitioners
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Year: 2020
Subject: Education, Teaching
Item Height: 234 mm
Item Weight: 426 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Tina Bruce, Lynn Mcnair, Jane Whinnett
Item Width: 156 mm
Format: Paperback
