Foreword, Jonathan Bradley.; Introduction.; 1. A Changing Self.; 2. A Place in the Family.; 3. The Experience of School.; 4. Making Friends; 5. Reading for Meaning.; 6. Confusions and Anxieties.; 7. Conclusion.; Further Reading and Helpful Organizations.; Index.
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As my youngest child is just coming up to her sixth birthday I was hoping to gain a new insight into her world with this book. I wasn't disappointed, as a Childcare provider we aim to treat all children as individuals but most of our training seems to be aimed at the 0-5 age range. There is a tendency to feel that older children are moving along happily and unless there are any obvious problems they can be slightly overlooked. This book was fascinating explaining the physical and mental changes that children undergo during this time. Moving from being a young child with a belief in the magical side of life to an independent learner finding their way in the world. Corinne Aves has observed children at school and during play and includes anecdotes from home as well to illustrate her points.
Written in a friendly, approachable style this book would be suitable for parents, however I feel it is aimed the key stage one teachers more specifically.