Personal and Social Development

This text contains practical ideas to help young children develop as happy individuals and social members of any nursery, playgroup or reception class. It includes information on the Desirable Outcomes for personal and social development, as well as guidance on curriculum planning, child development, inspection requirements, assessment and record-keeping. Practical activity ideas look at gaining confidence, learning to learn, becoming independent, getting on with others, feelings and social worlds. There are photocopiable activity sheets plus a selection of rhymes, stories and songs to support the main activities.