Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviour 5-7 provides the reader with an insight into children’s emotional well-being and helps them to understand what and how children communicate and how to respond in a way that provides positive messages, increases their emotional vocabulary and encourages them to change their behaviour. It provides an alternative and effective child-centred way of managing children’s behaviour through introducing the concept of reflective language and other tool...

*Understanding and Managing Children’s Behaviour through Group Work Ages 3-*5 provides the reader with an insight into children’s emotional well-being and helps them to understand what and how children communicate and how to respond in a way that provides positive messages, increases their emotional vocabulary and encourages them to change their behaviour. It provides an alternative and effective child centred way of managing children’s behaviour through introducing the concept of reflecti...

Howard learns to be grateful for what he has and to value non-material things. At Christmas time, he learns the true spirit of the holidays and finds happiness by giving instead of getting. Tips and lessons are included. Teacher and counselor approved. The seventh book in the award winning Howard B. Wigglebottom series. Print a poster at www.wedolisten.org.

Praise for the author:'Deborah Plummer uses imagination and empowerment to move children and adults from discouragement to success.'- The Canadian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review'Deborah Plummer shows a fundamental respect for a child's integrity whilst making sure her language and ideas accessible to a wide range of people.'- Afasic NewsThis practical handbook helps adults to understand, manage and reflect constructively on children's anger. ...

There are many more children with learning differences and difficulties in our schools today. Their needs are varied and complex and professionals must find appropriate ways to enhance their learning. The value of play is endorsed in policy initiatives including The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, so professionals can be reassured that ‘more time to play’ is in line with the latest thinking.Christine Macintyre emphasises the importance of creating an environment where chil...

Why are some teachers and student teachers better at managing pupil behaviour than others?What are the factors which make a difference to classroom climate?Can any teacher or student teacher become accomplished at managing pupil behaviour?Managing Pupil Behaviour provides routes through the classroom management maze to help practising and aspiring teachers learn to manage behaviour effectively in their classrooms. Using a unique 10-point sc...

Why can‘t I stop my students from being noisy as they leave my classroom? What can I do when a student is texting on their phone in my lesson? How can I stop a student from constantly tapping their pen while I am talking?Sound familiar?Chewing gum, dropping litter, swearing, late homework and disruptive behaviour in class are just a few of the issu

Seeing Through New Eyes offers an accessible introduction to the treatment of visual dysfunction, a significant but neglected problem associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities.Dr. Kaplan identifies common ASD symptoms such as hand-flapping, poor eye contact and tantrums as typical responses to the confusion caused by vision disorder. He also explains the effects of difficulties that people with autism experience with "ambient vision", inc...

Anyone meeting a young child with autism for the first time will find this fully revised edition of a classic text invaluable. The authors provide parents and professionals with an insight into the nature and educational implications of autism, particularly in very young children.In a clear and sensitive style the authors:outline the characteristics of autism as they present themselves in the early years;consider the nature of autism and the issues surroundi...

How can you really make a difference for your students?Teaching Tough Kids delivers a refreshing collection of realistic ideas to sustain the organisational and behavioural transformations of all students, particularly those who 'do it tough'; who learn and react differently. They are complex kids who find life tougher than most. Managing their emotion and behaviour presents educators with a spectacular challenge in schools today, and numbers are on the ri...

Addressing the issue of behaviour problems in the early years, this book offers early years practitioners a practical and well-researched resource covering subjects such as:the nature and extent of behaviour problems in the early yearsdefinitions of behaviour problemstheoretical frameworks and factorsscreening and assessmenta blueprint for early identification and intervention.This resource is based on the author’s own ex...

Featuring a wealth of familiar and easy-to-learn games, this practical handbook is designed to foster successful social strategies for children aged 5-12, and will help adults to understand and reflect constructively on children's social skills.The book covers the theory behind the games in accessible language, and includes a broad range of enjoyable activities: active and passive, verbal and non-verbal, and for different sized groups. Deborah Plummer addresses issues that might ar...