Describes how children learn and develop best in good Early Years practice. This work encourages the practitioner to focus on the child, and shows how to create the sound beginnings that every child needs to flourish and develop in the early years. It is useful for reflective practitioners in the Ea[...]

"The Thinking Child thoughtfully discusses the key principles of children's cognitive and intellectual development alongside descriptions of everyday practice. It clearly explains the cognitive strategies that children use to learn new knowledge, the development of cognitive milestones such as symbo[...]