{"title":"Anna Ephgrave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna Ephgrave\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful guidance on early childhood education, focusing on practical approaches to planning and interaction with young children. Her works explore responsive, observation-led methods that support development in toddlers and preschoolers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough clear, thoughtful writing, Ephgrave encourages educators and carers to engage authentically with children’s interests and rhythms. Readers will find her books valuable for fostering nurturing, creative learning environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"planning-in-the-moment-with-two-and-three-year-olds-by-anna-ephgrave-9780367140151","title":"Planning in the Moment with Two and Three Year Olds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren are most engaged – and therefore learn best – when they are following their own interests. In this book, Anna Ephgrave shows how her acclaimed \u003cem\u003eplanning in the moment\u003c\/em\u003e approach can be used with two and three year olds, yielding dramatic results for both children and staff. It reveals the impact that free-flowing, child-initiated play has on very young children’s wellbeing, making them feel safe, secure, and consequently helping them to be fully engaged in their learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first part of the book clearly explains the principles of child-initiated play and demonstrates how practitioners can create the best possible environment for very young children. It also looks at the resources and practices needed for them to flourish. There is detailed guidance on the role of the practitioner, including how adults should observe children’s play before deciding how – or if – to interact in that moment. This ensures that each interaction moves learning forward and supports the child’s unique development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second part of the book tracks some of the events from each month in the toddler room of an outstanding preschool, following a cohort of children through a year. This section shows how the setting moved from topic-based, adult-led activities to a fully child-led way of working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOver 350 full colour photos to illustrate practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpecific guidance on using the \u003cem\u003ein the moment\u003c\/em\u003e approach with all children, including those with additional needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvice on working with parents, individual children, and groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExamples of individual learning journeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhotocopiable templates of ‘focus-child’ sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCovering all aspects of practice from the organisation of the room and outdoor environment to the routines and boundaries that ensure children are safe and happy, this book is essential reading for anyone who works with two and three year olds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607376216300,"sku":"9780367140151","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367140151-planning-in-the-moment-with-two-and-three-year-olds.jpg?v=1778163138"},{"product_id":"planning-in-the-moment-with-two-and-three-year-olds-by-anna-ephgrave-9780367140144","title":"Planning in the Moment with Two and Three Year Olds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren are most engaged – and therefore learn best – when they are following their own interests. In \u003cem\u003ePlanning in the Moment with Two and Three Year Olds\u003c\/em\u003e, Anna Ephgrave demonstrates how her acclaimed ‘planning in the moment’ approach can be implemented with two and three-year-olds to produce dramatic results for both children and staff. The book reveals the impact that free-flowing, child-initiated play has on very young children's wellbeing, making them feel safe and secure, and consequently helping them to be fully engaged in their learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first part of the book clearly explains the principles of child-initiated play, demonstrating how practitioners can create the best possible environment for very young children. It also looks at the resources and practices needed for them to flourish. Detailed guidance is provided on the role of the practitioner, including how adults should observe children’s play before deciding how—or if—to interact in that moment to ensure that each interaction moves learning forward and supports the child’s unique development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second part of the book tracks events from each month in the toddler room of an outstanding preschool, following a cohort of children over a year. 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