Early Childhood

This new Australian text covers all the diverse fields within arts education for the young child, and provides a current introduction to both theory and practice in arts education in the early years of childhood.

Reflective practics is a part of providing quality early childhood programmes. On Reflection offers practical advice for early childhood education students and practising teachers. First published 2002.

'"Foundations of Playwork" is a must read for anyone with an interest in playwork or children's services. It shows the breadth, depth and value of our work with and on behalf of children' - Mike Greenaway, Director of Play Wales.Play impacts on all aspects of human behaviour and development, including the social, physical, cognitive, creative, emotional and spiritual worlds. The profession of playwork endeavours to provide enriched play environments with a view to enabling children achieve their full potential. This book ... read more

No Description

No Description

An account of childhood care in postwar New Zealand - the evolution of social policy, the role of the state and the changing ideas about how children learn. It follows the author's "Discovery of Childhood", which traced the development of institutional care for children in Europe and New Zealand.

This text traces the history of early childhood education from the 18th century in Europe to New Zealand in the 20th century. It discusses attitudes to children and childrearing, and reviews practices of childcare and early childhood education over time.

Aotearoa New Zealand's early childhood curriculum document in theory and practice. When the Ministry of Education released the draft version of Te Wh