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Putting storytelling at the heart of early childhood practice : a reflective guide for early childhood practitioners / Tina Bruce, Lynn McNair and Jane Whinnett.

Bruce, Tina, (editor.). McNair, Lynn, (editor.). Whinnett, Jane, (editor.).

Summary:

"Putting Storytelling at the Heart of Early Childhood Practice is a brilliantly engaging and practical book that highlights the essential nature of storytelling in all walks of life, and how to best cultivate this in the early years classroom. The authors use a compelling Froebelian approach to explore the role of storytelling not just in the development of literacy but also in the development of communication and language and for maintaining good mental health and wellbeing. Drawing on primary and contemporary research, and presented by a range of experienced authors, this book covers important topics such as: The benefits of regularly practising storytelling; Storytelling during play activities; Group dynamics in constructing narratives; The roles of props and fantasy concepts in storytelling. This accessible guide is ideal for all early years practitioners looking to encourage literacy, communication and well-being in a supportive and creative environment, and for policymakers looking to develop best practice in the early years classroom"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780367245900
ISBN: 9780367245917
Physical Description: 221 pages cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon ; Routledge, 2020.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The flourishing of the Edinburgh Froebel Network 'Players and Storytellers' project / Jane Whinnett -- "Someone killed Goldilocks and they didn't live happily ever after..." Isabella age 3 years : how regular storytelling helps to develop creativity and narrative role play / Sharon Imray and Karen Clements -- Tailoring traditional tales as tools for our trade : transforming literacy in the early years / Chris McCormick and Shauna McIntosh -- Storytelling groups : large or small? / Alison J Hawkins and Moira Whitelaw -- Observing stories children 'tell' in their play : reflections / Rhian Ferguson -- Using props : an adventure in stories and drama to encourage young story tellers / Lynda Bardai -- Superheroes and imaginative play : more opportunities for our children? / Deirdre Armstrong -- "Fix, fix, fix - Olav is stuck!" : supporting children to tell the story that they really want to tell / Elaine Fullerton -- Woodland adventures / Lucy Macfarlane and Rosemary Welensky -- The stories children tell us about their transitions from early childhood settings to primary school / Lynn McNair -- Stomping giants and diamond castles : a study of the use of story grammars to support the development of coherence in written narrative, within the context of a Froebelian play based Primary 1 classroom / Catriona Gill -- Gathering thoughts about storytelling / Tina Bruce.