Description
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Supporting Children with SEND is a must-have resource filled with fun, creative and engaging multi-sensory activities and strategies to best support the learning and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), across the Early Years Foundation Stage. Increasing numbers of children require specialist interventions and support when they start in the Early Years. Susan O'Connor uses her wealth of experience to present 100 practical ideas to help all those working in the Early Years meet the individual learning needs of children with SEND, including attention and behaviour difficulties, speech and language difficulties, early signs of dyslexia, autism and dyspraxia, and social and emotional difficulties. With ideas focusing on fine and gross motor skills, working memory, social skills, early speech and language skills, and self-esteem and wellbeing, these fun and engaging strategies are suitable and easy to implement for both indoor and outdoor learning.
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Supporting Children with SEND presents fun, creative and engaging multi-sensory activities and strategies to best support the learning and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), across the Early Years Foundation Stage.
About the Author
Susan O'Connor is a former SENCO with over 30 years' teaching experience in maintained and independent schools and colleges. She has worked extensively in the Early Years, both as a reception teacher and as a SENCO, supporting young children and helping Early Years practitioners to develop their practice. Susan is now an author of books and teaching resources and an educational consultant, specialising in delivering practical workshops.
Reviews
The beauty of this book is that condenses nine skill areas into one easy-to-follow manual. Susan seamlessly shifts from motor skills, to language, literacy, numeracy and social skills, giving clear guidance and strategies for educators working in SEND. -- Kim Griffin * Occupational Therapist GriffinOT, @Griffin_OT *
This book is well-presented with practical ideas. The strategies suggested are well-defined, with ideas for how and when to implement them in order to meet a particular outcome or to enhance an area of learning. -- Maria Goncalves * Special Educational Needs and Disabilities manager, London Early Years Foundation *
This book will be a certain hit for early years practitioners and parents. Every aspect of children's development, including cognitive, motor, language and social and emotional development, as well as staff development, is comprehensively covered in this practical book. Highly recommended! -- Dr. Gavin Reid * Educational Psychologist and Author *
This practical book will be a useful addition to any Early Years setting or school. The clear layout and writing style will help all practitioners support children with SEND in an inclusive way, enabling all children to join in. -- Dr Sue Allingham * Independent Consultant, @DrSue22 *
This handy, pocket-sized book is a must-have resource. It is filled with creative and engaging multi-sensory activities and strategies to support the learning and development of children with SEND in the Early Years Foundation Stage. * National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN) *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472972354
Author Susan O'Connor
Format Paperback
Page Count 136
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 157g
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Supporting Children with SEND presents fun, creative and engaging multi-sensory activities and strategies to best support the learning and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), across the Early Years Foundation Stage.
About the Author
Susan O'Connor is a former SENCO with over 30 years' teaching experience in maintained and independent schools and colleges. She has worked extensively in the Early Years, both as a reception teacher and as a SENCO, supporting young children and helping Early Years practitioners to develop their practice. Susan is now an author of books and teaching resources and an educational consultant, specialising in delivering practical workshops.
Reviews
The beauty of this book is that condenses nine skill areas into one easy-to-follow manual. Susan seamlessly shifts from motor skills, to language, literacy, numeracy and social skills, giving clear guidance and strategies for educators working in SEND. -- Kim Griffin * Occupational Therapist GriffinOT, @Griffin_OT *
This book is well-presented with practical ideas. The strategies suggested are well-defined, with ideas for how and when to implement them in order to meet a particular outcome or to enhance an area of learning. -- Maria Goncalves * Special Educational Needs and Disabilities manager, London Early Years Foundation *
This book will be a certain hit for early years practitioners and parents. Every aspect of children's development, including cognitive, motor, language and social and emotional development, as well as staff development, is comprehensively covered in this practical book. Highly recommended! -- Dr. Gavin Reid * Educational Psychologist and Author *
This practical book will be a useful addition to any Early Years setting or school. The clear layout and writing style will help all practitioners support children with SEND in an inclusive way, enabling all children to join in. -- Dr Sue Allingham * Independent Consultant, @DrSue22 *
This handy, pocket-sized book is a must-have resource. It is filled with creative and engaging multi-sensory activities and strategies to support the learning and development of children with SEND in the Early Years Foundation Stage. * National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN) *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472972354
Author Susan O'Connor
Format Paperback
Page Count 136
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 157g
