The Thinking Child: Brain-based learning for the early years foundation stage

by Nicola Call, Sally Featherstone

This new edition of The Thinking Child is fully-updated with reference to the new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Every Child Matters. The book considers the most recent research into the brain and learning, and offers practical advice on how to reflect these findings in the classroom.

There is new guidance on current challenges facing practitioners, such as dealing with stressed and over-scheduled children, the philosophy and benefits of including every child and how to address practical issues that might arise in different settings.

Other new material
- Collaborative working,
- Foreign language learning and English as an additional language (EAL),
- Outdoor learning and healthy settings,
- Extended provision and the key person approach, and
- Managing ICT and the dangers of information overload.

The authors offer practical advice on implementing statutory requirements, maintaining a balance between child-initiated and adult-led activities and making the most of existing resources.

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2003

Reviews

[Rose]

A useful book, although a bit shorter and lighter on information than I would have preferred - it covered some of the well-known strategies such as VAK without much information on aspects of brain-based learning practitioners are likely to know less about. The presentation was readable and avoided being too dense. I found the physical mind-maps idea very interesting, and it's one I'd definitely try in the future, even with older children.

[Destiny · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very informative & interesting book with lots of great practical ways to apply in a classroom and family setting. I love that it meets each child's. individual needs in an inclusive & caring way.