Getting Ready to Write
Exploring all the crucial development stages before children even pick up a pencil
Published on 11. April 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-4081-9318-1 (ISBN)
Description
There are so many ways practitioners can get children ready for writing and Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg explores these in this step by step practical guide.
Starting with the theory this book takes practitioners through the developmental stages in mark making and then provides some innovative ideas for intervention such as Dough Gym and Writing Like a Jedi!
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg is convinced that once practitioners understand the developmental stages of becoming a mark maker (from palm gripping to shoulder pivot) and are given the tried-and-tested activities to use, they will see a significant difference in progress.
Starting with the theory this book takes practitioners through the developmental stages in mark making and then provides some innovative ideas for intervention such as Dough Gym and Writing Like a Jedi!
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg is convinced that once practitioners understand the developmental stages of becoming a mark maker (from palm gripping to shoulder pivot) and are given the tried-and-tested activities to use, they will see a significant difference in progress.
Reviews / Votes
An attractive and well thought out book which will really help Early Years practitioners. * www.parentsintouch.co.uk * A wealth of ideas! * Nursery World *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 292 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-9318-1 (9781408193181)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Getting Ready to Write
Exploring All the Crucial Development Stages Before Children Even Pick Up a Pencil
E-Book
01/2025
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Education
€24.49
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Person
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg was head teacher of a very successful three-form entry infant school and Early Years Unit for 10 years. Alongside his headship he worked an EYFS consultant working with a diverse range of settings to help them to enhance their EYFS practice. In 2009 Alistair left headship and went into full time consultancy. He is now the proud owner of ABC Does Ltd. Alistair's experience and expertise has meant that he has been invited to work with individuals, settings and Local Authorities both Nationally and Internationally. He has written on the subject of EYFS for a wide variety of publications. Alistair's work with settings is based on leading by example and not just 'telling'. In September 2010 he set up a blog where he posts examples of the work that he does alongside activity ideas, planning formats and policies. The blog is constantly updated with new ideas and initiatives. You can find out more at: abcdoes.com