Supporting Toddlers' Wellbeing in Early Years Settings
Strategies and Tools for Practitioners and Teachers
Published on 19. April 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-1-78592-262-6 (ISBN)
Description
Offering an in-depth exploration of the distinctive features of the play development and learning of toddlers, this book provides useful materials, strategies and tools that can be used by practitioners supporting toddlers at this significant age.
The book explores the context and concepts of wellbeing and is ideal for early years practitioners, teachers and students working with toddlers. It sets out practical guidance on the following key factors: home, family, health, development and learning, voice and expressions, early language, meal times and early years settings. These factors are supported with case studies and examples of good practice from Norway, Spain and the UK and expanded upon with reflective thinking exercises and suggested strategies to implement.
The book explores the context and concepts of wellbeing and is ideal for early years practitioners, teachers and students working with toddlers. It sets out practical guidance on the following key factors: home, family, health, development and learning, voice and expressions, early language, meal times and early years settings. These factors are supported with case studies and examples of good practice from Norway, Spain and the UK and expanded upon with reflective thinking exercises and suggested strategies to implement.
Reviews / Votes
Full of little gems, this book is an important compilation of transnational practice based on the collective perspectives of practitioners, local community leaders and academics on the field of toddlers' health and well-being. Pertinent current issues around disadvantage are confronted and reflective practical activities are proposed in a constant effort to meet universal needs and improve toddlers' lives. -- Dr Paty Paliokosta, Senior Lecturer in Inclusive Education, Kingston University, London A fantastic read! An in-depth insight into what really attributes to the wellbeing of toddlers. It is powerful how each chapter with the 4 pedagogical characteristics offers information on legislation, proven research and an opportunity to reflect on your own setting using direct focus points offering further reading. It highlights areas to consider, comparisons are relevant and thought provoking and it enables the reader to test their own knowledge and settings paradigms. As a very experienced leader I still found this book refreshingly unique and a powerful tool. -- Hazel Moody, Director, Advantage Day Nursery Supporting Toddlers' Wellbeing in Early Years Settings will prove valuable to all those working in the early years sector, and is an accessible and user friendly resource that promotes increased professional responsibility. Theoretical underpinning and the use of case studies, activities and links to observed practice, provide thought provoking material which recognises the importance of children's well-being. Emphasis is placed on the importance of reflection to question values and beliefs and to continually evaluate and challenge practice. This book aims to support inspirational practice that will enhance positive learning opportunities for all early years children. -- Soraya Goni, Award Leader Higher Education Childhood Studies, Kirklees CollegeMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
8 b&w diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
292 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78592-262-6 (9781785922626)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Ms Helen Sutherland | Yasmin Mukadam
Supporting Toddlers' Wellbeing in Early Years Settings
Strategies and Tools for Practitioners and Teachers
E-Book
04/2018
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
€23.99
Available for download
Persons
Helen Sutherland is Senior Lecturer in Early Years and Course Lead for Early Years Initial Teacher Training in the School of Education, Kingston University, and the Primary Investigator for the ERASMUS+ Toddler Wellbeing.
Yasmin Mukadam is Senior Lecturer and Foundation Degree Programmes Liaison Officer at Kingston University, and a yoga teacher and Paws B Mindfulness Trainer working with early years settings and schools. She has research interests in mental health, wellbeing and mindfulness.
Yasmin Mukadam is Senior Lecturer and Foundation Degree Programmes Liaison Officer at Kingston University, and a yoga teacher and Paws B Mindfulness Trainer working with early years settings and schools. She has research interests in mental health, wellbeing and mindfulness.
Content
1. Introduction to the Context of Wellbeing - Helen Sutherland and Yasmin Mukadam, Senior Lecturers in Early Years, Kingston University; 2. Family, Home and Environmental Factors - Helen Sutherland and Yasmin Mukadam; 3. Health of Toddlers' - Helen Sutherland and Yasmin Mukadam; 4. Setting Environments - Helen Sutherland and Yasmin Mukadam; 5. Development and Learning - Helen Sutherland and Yasmin Mukadam; 6. Expressions in Play - Monika Roethle and Yngve Rosell, Associate Professor of Early Years and Lecturer at University of Stavanger; 7. Early Languages - Cristina Corcoll and Carme Flores, Senior Lecturers in Early Years at University of Ramon Llull; 8. Meal Times - Angels Geis, Senior Lecturer in Early Years at University of Ramon Llull; 9. Future Vision - What next? - Helen Sutherland and Yasmin Mukadam.