Kay Crosse
The activities and guidance in
Introducing English as an Additional Language to Young Children will help teachers to develop the confidence and meet the individual needs of young children with English as an additional language across different Early Years settings. There are also practical and varied language teaching strategies to promote learning for children working individually or in small groups.
The first part of the book focuses on the introduction and development of oral language skills and concentrates on the particular needs of young
additional English language learners settling into a new environment. It provides an introduction to the Foundation Stage curriculum and the ways in which links can be made with English as an additional language activity.
The second section of the book presents practical activities grouped under the six areas of learning forming the early years curriculum. Each activity includes an appropriate objective, materials and preparation, key vocabulary to focus on and extension suggestions, as well as full guidance on how to manage the activity effectively.
The book will be a valuable resource for all teachers, teaching assistants and other early years staff in day nurseries, nursery schools and other early years settings.
Kay Crosse is a freelance early years consultant and was formerly head of Norland College.
ISBN 9781412936118Paperback, 192 pages, 210 x 297 mm
