Schemas: A Practical Handbook: Explains what schemas are and how to identify them with ideas on how to expand on that knowledge - Softcover

Laura England

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472949625 ISBN 13: 9781472949622

Publisher: Featherstone (UK), 2018

Synopsis

Why is there always one child who persistently plays with the door, who mixes sand with water or throws objects across the room? Can these repetitive behaviours, known as schemas, be useful in targeting children's next steps within the EYFS? Is there a way to use them to unlock learning in young children?

Schemas: A Practical Handbook not only explains what schemas are and how to identify them, but also expands on that knowledge. With the use of pragmatic ideas, rather than being based solely on theory, it explores how schemas are useful in developing children's learning alongside what they already do.

The standalone chapters each revolve around a particular schema and feature case studies to discuss how that schema can be used to help children progress within the seven areas of learning, as outlined in the EYFS. Laura England further supports this development with suggestions for enhancements to the environment, core resources and activities. This step-by-step guide is essential for practitioners wishing to further their understanding of children's learning.

About this title

About the Author

Laura England is an Early Years teacher with an MA in Education and a committee member of the Staffordshire Early Years Professional Network. She writes regularly for Teach Early Years and blogs for a number of Early Years resource companies. Laura is Little Miss Early Years and shares activity ideas and practical advice on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @littlemiss_ey.

Edition details

• Publisher: Featherstone (UK)
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472949625
• ISBN 13: 9781472949622
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96