My First Five Years Pre-schooler: Everyday activities to support your child’s development - Softcover

My First Five Years

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1801991472 ISBN 13: 9781801991476

Publisher: Bloomsbury Education, 2024

Synopsis

If you're looking for fresh, playful ideas to support your child's development, their confidence and get them 'ready for school', look no further!

Written by renowned childcare experts at My First Five Years, the popular parental support app, this unique book of 60 activities explains the why behind different types of play, and shows you how to make the most of short, daily moments together.

If you're starting to think about your child starting school, there can be all kinds of things on your mind. Are they ready to hold a pencil and learn to write? Will they be able to pay attention in a classroom? Will they know how to make friends? This book breaks down exactly what skills are important for your child to be 'ready for school', and how you can support their development using simple, fun and low-cost activities.

The book is split into six streams of development - social and emotional, gross motor, fine motor, sensory, language and cognitive - and each chapter includes a summary of the underlying science followed by step-by-step guides to support this at home. From puppet play to wacky races, the ideas fit neatly into daily life and focus on turning play into a solid foundation from which all learning grows.

The book is beautifully colour illustrated and also features QR codes throughout, linking to free additional related content.

'I'm using this with my three year old now, and only wish I'd had it when my others were little!' - Praise for the My First Five Years app

About this title

About the Authors

My First Five Years was founded by early childhood experts Jennie Johnson MBE and Alistair Bryce-Clegg. With over 50 years of combined experience working with children and parents, they've turned their knowledge and expertise into simple, impactful, easy to access information that helps parents understand and enhance their child's development. The mission at My First Five Years is to help parents see there is a better way without adding additional stress caused by unrealistic expectations. To find out more, visit MFFY.com.

Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg is a leading Early Years educational consultant. Alistair was headteacher of a successful 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. Alistair is now the proud owner of ABC Does (abcdoes.com) and co-founder of the child development app My First Five Years (mffy.com). Alistair's bestselling books include Best Practice in the Early Years, Continuous Provision in the Early Years, Continuous Provision: The Skills, Getting Ready to Write and From Vacant to Engaged. Alistair blogs at ABCDoes.com and you can find him on social media @ABCDoes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Education
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1801991472
• ISBN 13: 9781801991476
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96