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Our recommended reading list is sorted into categories. There are a great number of books about the brain and learning, although this is by no means an exhaustive selection! Click on the categories below to access these lists, along with links to amazon.co.uk, where the books can be purchased.

books about the brain and learning books about music and learning
books about accelerated learning books about movement
books about intelligence books about play
books about mapping books about circle time
books about self-esteem and motivation books about infant and child development

children's books for developing emotional intelligence:

For early years
For ages 5 to 8 years
For ages 9 to 11 years

 

useful links  
www.alite.co.uk Alistair Smith's website. Alistair, co-author of the ALPS Approach, is one of the UK's leading trainers and experts in brain-based learning.
www.foundation-stage.info A website with up-to-date information about news concerning the foundation stage and a discussion board where practitioners can meet to discuss and share information and ideas.
www.m4t.org The "Music for Teachers" website, with useful information on planning for music sessions and lists of recorded music.
www.circle-time.co.uk The website for Jenny Mosley's "Quality Circle Time", containing answers to frequently asked questions about circle time, some free resources, and online book shop.
www.brainresearch.com An extensive website with in-depth information on all aspects of brain research.
www.braingym.com The official Brain Gym website.
www.naturalchild.org The website for the "Natural Child Project", whose motto is "all children behave as well as they are treated". Interesting articles about child development and the respectful care of young children.

 

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