The imposition of the National Curriculum on all children of compulsory school age has drawn increased attention to the education of younger children. This book is designed to help reception class teachers to be sure that their four year olds are well prepared for the start of their formal education under the National Curriculum. The authors pinpoint the particular educational needs of four year olds and give advice on meeting them, together with positive examples of good practice. Areas covered include staffing, space, equipment and materials, teaching styles and monitoring progress. This book should appeal to infant and primary heads as well as to in-serivce providers and LEA advisors.

This very practical book offers advice for teachers. The authors pinpoint the particular educational needs of four year olds and give advice on meeting them together with positive examples of good practice. Areas covered include staffing, space, equipment and materials, teaching styles and monitoring progress. This is the essential aid to teaching four year olds.