Nurturing Children through the Primary Years

<P>This book argues that supporting a child’s learning in primary school is more about nurturing their dispositions than continually assessing their performance. Drawing on the latest research in the fields of child development, psychology, health and well-being, it shows how teachers and parents have a deep impact on children’s learning, motivation and potential and the practices that offer children the best opportunities for future success.</P><P>Guided by the holistic approaches of the Nurturing Childhoods Pedagogical Framework and the ABCs of Developing Engagement, this book has a strong focus on increasing child engagement alongside methods to consider the impact of learning experiences. </P><P>Chapters cover:</P><UL><LI>Supporting engagement through communication, movement and play</LI><LI>Helping children to feel safe and secure within their learning environments</LI><LI>Developing classrooms where children think and express themselves</LI><LI>Understanding childhood anxiety</LI><LI>Nurturing confidence and self-motivation</LI><LI>Working with parents and carers</LI><LI>Anxiety within the classroom</LI><LI>Ways of evaluating teaching styles and class dynamics</LI><LI>Decoding children’s behaviours</LI></UL><P>Part of the <I>Nurturing Childhoods</I> series, this exciting book provides teachers, practitioners and parents with the knowledge and understanding they need to nurture children’s happiness, well-being and sense of security throughout their school years.</P>