Learning Through Woodwork: Introducing Creative Woodwork in the Early Years - Brossura

Moorhouse, Pete

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1138071102 ISBN 13: 9781138071100

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2018

Riassunto

This essential guide provides clear and comprehensive support for those looking to introduce creative woodwork into early years settings. With theory, practical advice, stunning colour images and case studies, the book will inspire practitioners to embrace woodwork and encourage children’s independent creative learning.

Focusing on the numerous benefits that working with wood offers young children, from boosting their self-esteem and problem-solving skills, to enhancing their communication and social development, the author draws on over 25 years of experience to discuss each and every aspect of establishing woodwork in the early years curriculum. Including practical information on materials and tools, staff training, and health and safety advice, this go-to guide provides a treasure trove of ideas to engage children at various stages of development, drawing the maximum benefit from working with wood and tools.

Both inspiring and informative, Learning Through Woodwork will become an essential tool for early years practitioners and teachers wishing to explore and develop woodwork provision.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Pete Moorhouse is a professional sculptor and artist educator, with over 25 years’ experience of working in schools and early years settings. He is currently resident artist educator at St Werburgh’s Park Nursery School, Bristol, UK.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1138071102
• ISBN 13: 9781138071100
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 192
• Contatto del produttore: Taylor and Francis, GPSR Taylor and Francis; gpsr@taylorandfrancis.com; ; Taylor & Francis Verlag GmbH, Kaufingerstraße 24; München; 80331; Germania