{"title":"Books by Anna Ephgrave","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780367140151","title":"Planning in the Moment with Two and Three Year Olds","description":"\u003cp\u003eChildren are most engaged – and therefore learn best – when they are following their own interests. In this book, Anna Ephgrave shows how her acclaimed ‘planning in the moment’ approach can be used with two and three year olds with dramatic results for both children and staff. It reveals the impact that free-flowing, child-initiated play has on very young children’s wellbeing, making them feel safe, secure and consequently helping them to be fully engaged in their learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first part of the book clearly explains the principles of child-initiated play and demonstrates how practitioners can create the best possible environment for very young children, also looking at the resources and practices that need to be in place for them to flourish. There is detailed guidance on the role of the practitioner, including how adults should observe children’s play, before deciding how – or if – to interact in that moment to ensure that each interaction moves learning forward and supports the child’s unique development. The second part of the book tracks some of the events from each month in the toddler room of an outstanding preschool, following a cohort of children through a year, to show how the setting moved from topic-based, adult-led activities to a fully child-led way of working.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 350 full colour photos to illustrate practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific guidance on using the ‘in the moment’ approach with all children, including those with additional needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on working with parents, individual children and groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of individual learning journeys \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotocopiable templates of ‘focus-child’ sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering all aspects of practice from the organization of the room and outdoor environment to the routines and boundaries that ensure children are safe and happy, this book is essential reading for anyone who works with two and three year olds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56287445156213,"sku":"9780367140151","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780367140151_5f38c59c-3611-41e2-86e7-fde2f6a26902.jpg?v=1786032748"},{"product_id":"9781138639256","title":"Year One in Action","description":"\u003cp\u003eChildren are ‘hard-wired’ to learn and they learn best by being active and autonomous – exploring, discovering, creating and taking risks, in other words, by playing. However, formal, subject specific lessons and a focus on data, targets and unrealistic expectations are causing young children to be bored and stressed and this is stifling their learning. \u003ci\u003eYear One in Action \u003c\/i\u003ereveals the remarkable progress children can make when they are allowed to pursue their own interests, ideas and challenges in a superb and enabling environment supported by responsive, skilled and empathic staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemonstrating how a child-led approach supports the development of purposeful, calm, confident and independent children, this book offers a unique month-by-month insight into the workings of a highly successful Year One class. It covers all aspects of practice from timetabling, adult roles and transitions to the organisation of the classroom and outside area. It tracks the events of each month in the year, paying close attention to the physical environment and the learning that is taking place. Interactions between staff and children are recognised as, and exploited as, teaching opportunities. Throughout the book, Anna Ephgrave gives the reasons behind each decision made. She also explains what the outcomes have been for the children, emphasising that a child-led approach, with planning in the moment, enables rich learning across the curriculum for all children within a meaningful context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eover 150 full colour photographs to illustrate practice;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ephotocopiable pages of planning sheets, record keeping sheets and sample letters to parents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexamples of individual learning journeys and planning in the moment;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eguidance on what to look for when assessing children’s progress;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvice on risk\/benefit assessments;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuggestions for managing transitions and minimising stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe achievements of these children have been remarkable and they have remained the enthusiastic, independent, happy and unique individuals that they were when they came into Year One. Written by a leading consultant teacher, this book will inspire teachers to be brave and do what is right for children – let them take the lead, trust that they want to learn and above all let them play!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56297388933493,"sku":"9781138639256","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781138639256_728e78a0-22d3-4a94-b054-7975ecc5cd11.jpg?v=1786018216"},{"product_id":"9781138080393","title":"Planning in the Moment with Young Children","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoung children live in the here and now. If adults are to make a real difference to their learning they need to seize the moments when children first show curiosity, and support their next steps immediately. This book embraces the concept of planning \"in the moment\" and emphasises the critical role of the adult in promoting child-led learning, giving early years practitioners the confidence and insight to work and plan in the moment, and enabling the children in their care to live, learn, play and develop in the here and now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanning in the Moment with Young Children\u003c\/p\u003e maintains a strong link to practice, providing numerous examples of how practitioners can integrate spontaneous planning and rich adult–child interactions into their everyday practice and early years curricula. From timetabling to setting clear rules, creating enabling environments, keeping records and making use of a variety of materials, the book demonstrates the multitude of ways in which practitioners can encourage child autonomy and respond to the unique needs of each child. Examples from practice are rooted in theory, fully contextualised, and exemplified by original documentation sourced from the author’s own experiences and from a wide variety of settings.\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eover 180 full colour photographs to illustrate practice;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotocopiable pages including planning sheets, documentation and activity sheets;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvice on working with parents, individual children and groups;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etailored guidance on working with children at different stages of development from birth to age 6 years;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erelevance to a range of settings, including childminders, pre-schools, nurseries and schools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen children are allowed to select where, with what, and how to play, they are truly invested in their play, they become deeply involved and make dramatic progress. This book is an outstanding testament to a responsive and child-led way of working in early years environments. Practitioners will be guided, inspired and supported to work spontaneously and reactively – planning as they go and celebrating the results!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312157110645,"sku":"9781138080393","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781138080393_0092ca81-25fc-4b25-a0e5-fbf1bff44284.jpg?v=1786034343"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-anna-ephgrave.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}