Focusing on child development and wellbeing, this book defines 'school readiness' and offers practical guidance for parents and educators. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing children during their formative years, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition into school.
The preschool and reception years can be viewed as a stage of preparation for formal schooling. Nurturing Children through Preschool and Reception explores how a child’s mind and body develops during this critical and sensitive period and how the choices practitioners and parents make every day have a deep impact on these processes.
Nurturing Babies explores the key processes behind how a child’s mind and body develops in their first year, underpinned by the latest research in the fields of child development, psychology, health and well-being.
Children undergo tremendous physical growth and cognitive development during their toddler years. Nurturing Toddlers explores the knowledge behind how a child’s mind and body develops during this stage of development, underpinned by the latest research in the fields of child development, psychology, health and well-being.