Getting ready to write: Exploring all the crucial development stages before children even pick up a pencil - Softcover

Bryce-Clegg, Alistair

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408193183 ISBN 13: 9781408193181

Publisher: Featherstone, 2013

Synopsis

There are so many ways practitioners can get children ready for writing and Alistair explores these in this step by step practical guide.

Starting with the theory this book takes practitioners through the developmental stages, looks at gender differences in mark making and then provides some innovative ideas for intervention such as Dough Gym and writing like a Jedi!

Alistair is convinced that once practitioners understand the developmental stages of becoming a mark maker (from palm gripping to shoulder pivot) and are given the tried and tested activities to use, they will see a significant difference in progress.

About this title

About the Author

Alistair was headteacher of a three-form entry infant school and Early Years Unit for 10 years. Alongside his headship he worked as an EYFS consultant working with a diverse range of settings to help them to enhance their EYFS practice. In 2009 Alistair left headship to go into full-time consultancy, and is now the proud owner of ABC Does. Alistair's experience and expertise has meant that he has been invited to work with individuals, settings and Local Authorities both nationally and internationally. Alistair is the author of Effective Transition into Year One and many books in the 50 Fantastic Ideas series. Visit abcdoes.com for new activity ideas and training opportunities, and follow Alistair on Twitter @ABCDoes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Featherstone
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1408193183
• ISBN 13: 9781408193181
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64