Books by Sandra Smidt

Revised edition of: Observing, assessing, and planning for children in the early years.

Covers Bruner's key concepts in relation to early learning and teaching.

The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum focuses on play as the prime mode of learning. This book argues that all play is purposeful.

Explains the basis of clear planning and how it links to careful observation and assessment. This book helps raise awareness of what is needed within early years settings, and explain the who, when and whys of observation, assessment and planning.

Are children who are exposed to more than one language from birth at an advantage or a disadvantage when starting school? This book examines the practical issues involved in the education of multilingual children.

Takes the reader on a journey through the key concepts of Lev Vygotsky, one of the twentieth century's most influential theorists in the field of early education. This book discusses concepts such as mediation and memory, culture and cultural tools, mental functions, language, concepts and thinking, activity theory, and play and meaning.

A guide to early years practice that examines theories about how children learn best and focuses on how we can support and extend the learning of young children. It discusses Birth to Three Matters, the Childcare Bill and the development of children's centres, and focuses on the Foundation Stage Profile.