Written by a highly respected author team, this is a new textbook on play-based learning in primary education for students on primary initial teacher education courses.

A guide to improving learning and teaching through reflective practice for trainee primary teachers.

This book supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS in teaching primary mathematics across all areas of the curriculum. This Second Edition is linked to the 2012 Teachers' Standards.

Focused on teaching a more integrated and inclusive curriculum, the text draws out meaningful cross curricular links and embraces the latest thinking and current good practice in mathematics teaching. It begins with a section on teaching mathematics, covering all strands of the curriculum, and goes on to offer guidance on the use and application of mathematics more generally...

This fourth edition of the best-selling Mathematics in Early Years Education provides an accessible introduction to the teaching of mathematics in the early years. Covering all areas of mathematics- number and counting, calculation, pattern, shape, measures and data handling - it provides a wide range of practical activities and guidance on how to support young children's mathematical development. There is also guidance on managing the transition to KS1 and a strong emphasis throughout on creating home links and working in partnership with parents.

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The third edition of this popular book supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS and take account of the diverse professional issues in teaching.

The third edition of this popular book supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS and take account of the diverse professional issues in teaching.