Useful websites and further reading

 Early Learning HQ - Free EYFS and KS1 resources for teachers 

Little Acorns to Mighty Oaks - Non toxic products for the Family

www.ofsted.gov.uk/early-years-and-childcare - The latest Ofsted early years reports and information

www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/services/dys_dyspraxia.php - Information about dyspraxia including tactile defensiveness

www.jabadao.org - The benefits of developmental movement play

info@sightlines-initiative.com - Information about the Reggio Emilia approach

http://www.storyphones.co.uk/ -  award winning digital audio system for children in primary schools and nurseries.

http://www.mortonmichel.com/Links/business.asp - Childcare Insurance Specialists

www.Playdates.co.uk - Ask a panel of experts about anything from Stress Management to Gynaecology!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Play-to-Z/ - Play To Z Facebook page

Follow us on Twitter @PlayToZ https://twitter.com/#!/PlaytoZ

 

Further Reading

Bartholomew, L. and Bruce, T. (1993), Getting to Know You, for Piaget's Schema

Beddoes - Jones, F (1999) Thinking Styles - Relationship Strategies That Work!

Broadhead, P. (2004) Early Years Play and Learning Developing Skills and Cooperation

Bruce, T. (1991) Early Childhood Education

Chu, S. Tactile Defensiveness - Information for parents and professionals (see www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/downloads/show_download.php?id=14 )

Dennison, P. and Dennison, G. (1989) Brain Gym Teachers Edition Revised

Department for Education and Skills Birth to To Three Matters

Department for Education and Skills (2007) The Early Years Foundation Stage

Essex County Council (2006) Good Beginnings - A Guide for families and professionals

Gascoyne, S. (2012), Treasure Baskets and Beyond: Realizing the Potential of Sensory-rich Play

Gascoyne, S. (2011), Sensory Play (Play in the EYFS)

Goddard, S. (1996) A Teacher's Window Into the Child's Mind

Goldschmied, E. and Hughes, A. (1992) Heuristic Play with Objects

Goldschmied, E. and Jackson, S. (1994) People Under Three: Young Children in Day Care

Learning and Teaching Scotland (2006) The Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Years Education

Nash-Wortham, M & Hunt, J (2000) Take Time - Movement exercises for parents, teachers and therapists of children with difficulties in speaking, reading, writing and spelling.

Roberts, A. & Featherstone, S. (2002) The Little Book of Treasure Baskets

Rowlands, J. June's Yoga Teacher's Manual Foundation and key Stage 1

Thornton, L. & Brunton, P. (2005) Understanding the Reggio Approach