Early Childhood Education

Te Whariki : He whariki matauranga mo nga mokopuna o Aotearoa : Early childhood curriculum by Ministry of Education.

Magic places : the adults' guide to young children's creative artwork by Brownlee, P A guide book for parents and teachers of children up to 10 years of age. It outlines the nature of creativity and offers easy-to-follow suggestions for child's creativity. Containing helpful suggestions on media and materials for creative play in the home, in early childhood centres and school classrooms

The sacred urge to play : unfolding your child's intelligence, imagination, creativity and joy for life by Brownlee, P & Crisp, K

Recipes for play by New Zealand Playcentre Federation

Learning Theories for Early Years Practice by Sean MacBlain Understanding and applying learning theories is crucial to the transition from study or training, to practice in a real-world setting. This new textbook will prepare the reader by demonstrating how key learning theories pan out in practice, with the aid of photographs, examples and clear explanations. Divided into three main sections, Early Influences, Modern Influences, and Challenges for Theorists in a Changing World, this author identifies the key theorists in early childhood, past and present, before linking them to the main issues and developments that face early years practitioners today. An explanation of each key theorist is guided by a clear structure, including: links to other theorists strengths and weaknesses of the theory the theory in practice Packed full of case studies, activities, points for discussion, extended and recommended reading, this is a fantastic resource for students and teachers who want to build a strong foundation in learning theories, to enable them to support the young children in their care as effectively as possible.

Āta kitea te pae = Scanning the horizon : perspectives on early childhood education by Beverley Clark & Anne Grey (Eds.) Outlines the many diverse perspectives on early childhood teaching and learning in Aotearoa New Zealand and provides an overview of developmental theories.

Theories of Early Childhood Education by Lynn E. Cohen (Editor); Sandra Waite-Stupiansky (Editor) Theories of Early Childhood Education provides a comprehensive introduction to the various theoretical perspectives influential in early childhood education, from developmental psychology to critical studies, Piaget to Freire. Expert chapter authors examine assumptions underpinning the use of theory in the early years and concisely explore the implications of these questions for policy and practice. Every chapter includes applications to practice that will assist students and professionals in seeing the relevance of the theoretical perspective for their teaching.

Introduction to reflective practice in early childhood education : a study guide and workbook by Joanne Ngatipa.; Kashmira Kambata.; Jenny McClew

Making changes or holding on : Early childhood teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand engage in identity work by Alison Warren Explores how three newly qualified early childhood teachers come to understand their identity as teachers, as identified in their reflective journals.