The following books will provide useful additional reading on this topic. Pick one or two and look for them at your local library:

o Bruce T. Developing Learning in Early Childhood 0-8 years, Sage Publications, 2003
o Learning Through Play, Hodder Arnold, 2001
o Cobbold S. The Foundation Stage at Home, Nelson Thornes, 2006
o Coleman, A. Creative Play for Ages 0-8 , Scholastic, 2003
o David P. Young Children Learning Paul Chapman
o Hobart C. and Frankel J. A Practical Guide to activities for Young Children (3rd edition),
o Nelson Thornes, 2005
o Mathieson K. Social Skills in the Early Years, Paul Chapman, 2004
o Mukherji P. and O’Dea T. Understanding Children’s Language and Literacy,
o Nelson Thornes, 2000
o Neaum S. and Tallick J. Good Practice in Implementing the Pre-school Curriculum (2nd Edition), Nelson Thornes, 2002
o QCA, Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage QCA and DfES, 2000
o Uppal H. Play Activities for the Early Years, Brilliant Publications, 2004
o Wilkes A. Activities for All Year Round, Usborne Publishing, 2003