The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting. The ideas in this book will enable children to experience the delights of watching animals and plants grow, sharing and caring for pets, observing a variety of life-cycles, surveying different minibeasts and finding out how to help vulnerable wild animals like hedgehogs. Linked to the Understanding the World section of the EYFS framework, this book includes ideas for games, creative activities, role play and hands-on experiences with animals and plants to build children's empathy and encourage respect for living things, both in their own environments and further afield.

A brilliant collection of activities for teaching children to care for animals including pets, minibeasts and common garden species, as well as plants and the wider environment. Linked to the Understanding the World section of the EYFS framework, this book includes ideas for games, creative activities, role play and hands-on experiences with animals and plants to build empathy and encourage respect for living things, both in the setting and further afield.

About the Author
Judith Harries has taught at primary schools and nurseries for over 25 years. Prior to this, she worked in a nursery as an assistant headteacher for a decade. Judith writes articles on all EYFS curriculum areas for Scholastic, Early Years Educator, Teach Early Years and Teach Primary. She is the author of 50 Fantastic Ideas Inspired by Famous Artists and 50 Fantastic Ideas for Circle Time.

Reviews
This book is a little gem of practical ideas for learning how to take care of living things. With so many inspirational activities that can be picked up and easily implemented into our everyday practice. Each activity within the book comes with a clear explanation of what to do, the resources required and a colour photograph. I really like that the activities can be done in your back garden, playground, local area without the need for travelling far to really make a difference. The fun sessions in this book will create future generations with such a love in caring for our precious planet and all that lives here. -- Kimberly Smith * Founder of KSEY Consultancy, www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk *



Book Information
ISBN 9781801990479
Author Ms Judith Harries
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Featherstone
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC