TY - BOOK AU - Peckham,Kathryn TI - Developing school readiness : : creating lifelong learners SN - 9781473947252 AV - LB1132 P43 2017 PY - 2017/// CY - Los Angeles ,CA PB - SAGE Pub. Ltd. KW - Readiness for school. KW - Education KW - Primary N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Chapter 1 - Understanding the concept of 'school readiness'; a journey already begun at birth Chapter 2 - The history and development of school readiness Chapter 3 - Ensuring the best start in life Chapter 4 - How children learn Chapter 5 - The essential role of the practitioner Chapter 6 - Families and practitioners working in partnership Chapter 7 - The importance of play Chapter 8 - Working specifically with babies Chapter 9 - Working specifically with under-threes Chapter 10 - Working specifically with under-fives Chapter 11 - An alternative way forward N2 - This book helps you understand what is meant by 'school readiness' in the context of child development and wellbeing alongside practical guidance to give children the best start in their most formative years ER -