Description
In The Ultimate Guide to Mark Making in the Early Years, internationally renowned teacher trainer Sue Cowley takes practitioners on a journey: the journey young children embark upon when they learn their first words and make their first marks. Filled with practical activities and honest advice, this must-have guide presents a wide range of creative approaches to developing mark making and building language skills in the Early Years. With ideas to build finger strength and eye-to-hand coordination, activities for understanding the concept of symbols and signs and strategies for building confidence in reading and writing including talk and drama, you'll find a variety of techniques to develop children's key skills and motivation. Sue also includes full-colour photographs and examples of early marks to illustrate how young children's communication skills develop. There are tips for getting boys engaged in writing and a companion website with downloadable resources and useful links. The Ultimate Guide to Mark Making in the Early Years is an invaluable source of inspiration for all those working with children aged three to seven.
In The Ultimate Guide to Mark Making in the Early Years, internationally renowned Sue Cowley gives teachers the support, advice and activities they need to help children on their journey to writing. Whether developing children's key motor skills, understanding of symbols and shapes, or first words, it will motivate young learners and give teachers confidence. This book is an essential source of inspiration for all those working with children aged three to seven.
About the Author
Sue Cowley is a bestselling education author and an internationally renowned presenter and teacher trainer. She has experience teaching in Early Years, primary and secondary settings. She currently helps to run her local preschool, does training and consultancy work for schools and organisations across the world, and writes a regular blog. Follow Sue on Twitter @Sue_Cowley for regular teaching tips and advice!
Book Information
ISBN 9781472967084
Author Ms Sue Cowley
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Featherstone
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 566g
In The Ultimate Guide to Mark Making in the Early Years, internationally renowned Sue Cowley gives teachers the support, advice and activities they need to help children on their journey to writing. Whether developing children's key motor skills, understanding of symbols and shapes, or first words, it will motivate young learners and give teachers confidence. This book is an essential source of inspiration for all those working with children aged three to seven.
About the Author
Sue Cowley is a bestselling education author and an internationally renowned presenter and teacher trainer. She has experience teaching in Early Years, primary and secondary settings. She currently helps to run her local preschool, does training and consultancy work for schools and organisations across the world, and writes a regular blog. Follow Sue on Twitter @Sue_Cowley for regular teaching tips and advice!
Book Information
ISBN 9781472967084
Author Ms Sue Cowley
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Featherstone
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 566g
