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Zusatztext "This newly published book provides a sound basis on which further exploration of the field may be built. It covers essential underpinning knowledge of physical growth and development - and also includes information about nutrition and oral health. The case studies and reflective questions are well chosen and should provide ample material for positive discussion to support practice and provision. Well structured! accessible and relevant - overall - this book is to be recommended."- www.activematters.org Informationen zum Autor Kathy Brodie is an Early Years training specialist and author. She has worked in the childcare industry for over 15 years, during which time she has worked as a practitioner, Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and Early Years Professional (EYP) in a variety of settings. Zusammenfassung With a focus on the fundamentally holistic nature of young children’s development, and emphasising the role of play and emotional and physical environment throughout, this book shows its reader how to maximise each and every opportunity for learning when caring for the under threes. Inhaltsverzeichnis A Visual Tour of The Holistic Care and Development of Children from Birth to Three Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Introduction to Holistic Development Chapter 2: Personal, Social and Emotional Development Chapter 3: Physical Development Chapter 4: Language Development Chapter 5: Play and Holistic Development Chapter 6: Early Mathematical Development Chapter 7: Cognitive Development Chapter 8: Special Educational Needs Chapter 9: Suitable physical environments Chapter 10: Effective Partnerships Chapter 11: What Does the Future Hold?