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Behaviour Management with Young Children
Crucial First Steps with Children 3–7 Years

Second Edition


May 2014 | 240 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
'This book will make a difference not only to the behaviour of pupils but also to the sanity of teachers.' 
-Jane Bellamy, Headteacher, Wold Newton School, Wold Newton, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire

'It is what we have been waiting for. A delight to read and will be a constant source of inspiration and guidance to us all.'  
-Cathy Whalen, Headteacher, Mousehold Infant and Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk 

'What a privilege to read a book written by the person that has had the most impact on my classroom teaching and the whole ethos of our school.’  -Debbie Hoy, Headteacher, Brookland Infant & Nursery School, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

Written by Behaviour Management expert, Bill Rogers and his daughter and Early Years teacher, Elizabeth McPherson, this book explores behaviour management in the crucial early years.

Essential skills are explored in detail through a wide range of case studies and with specific focus on:
  • challenging student behaviour
  • positive discipline practice
  • students with special behaviour needs
  • how colleague support can help our day-to-day teaching
  • anger management and safe restraint
  • how to set up and maintain a whole-class behaviour agreement.
The ultimate guide for early years students, educators and teachers, this book will change the way you think and practise.

 
The Critical First Days and First Week, First Meeting with a New Class
 
Transition between Group Behaviour and Whole-Class Group Learning and On-Task Learning Time (at Table Groups)
 
Developing a Whole-Class/Whole-Grade Behaviour Agreement
 
Developing a Teacher Behaviour Management and Discipline Plan
 
Helping Children Manage their Behaviour
 
Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
 
Working with Parents/Carers Using the Classroom Behaviour Agreement
 
Epilogue: Colleague Support

Useful reading for Foundation Degree students studying behaviour modules.

Mrs Nicola Firth
Care and Early Years, Wakefield College
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very useful book for supporting students who need to discipline children in a positive manner at all levels undertaking early childhood degrees.

Mrs Nicola Stobbs
Institute of Education, Worcester University
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A useful book for practical tips and advice. The information is presented in a logical and interesting format.

Mrs Pam Lavender
Access, South Staffordshire College
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Fantastic resource to support learners working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Mrs Penny Yates
Island Training, Isle of Wight College
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Useful discussion about appropriate behavior management strategies

Mrs Shan Lockwood
Early Years, Craven College
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this book is helpful for those working with children 3-7years to put in strategies for behaviour management

Mrs Sue Kinsella
Child Studies, York College
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An excellent book that would help students managing young children's behaviour and let them understand the reasons behind it.

Mrs Svetlana Shivacheva
University Centre Croydon, Croydon College
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A source book for behaviour management in Early Years

Mrs Vanessa Rawlings
Children, You, University Campus Suffolk
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Not suitable for teaching but useful for students wishing to complete their dissertation on this topic

Ms Heather Allison
Department of Education (North Campus), London Metro UNI (North Campus)
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This is an accessible and enjoyable read; I particularly like Bill Rogers' trade mark cartoons which illustrate the points made.

Ms Jacqui Ambler
Lifelong Learning Centre, Leeds University
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