Active Learning book from NCMA

**MissTinkerbell** · 30-05-2008, 12:47 PM

Has anyone bought this book and if so is it worth it? Just wondering what everyone thinks or whether there is enough info on here, the Bromley site and teachernet to do without it?

**Polly2** · 30-05-2008, 12:56 PM

I had not even heard of it but would be interested what people think too!

**MissTinkerbell** · 30-05-2008, 01:17 PM

According to my Who Minds? mag it says that its

"a book produced by NCMA to support you in delivering the EYFS in a home-based setting. It is packed with examples and descriptions of good childminding practice which meets the EYFS requirements. Active Learning is fun learning. this new book looks at the six areas of learning and development outlined in the EYFS and illustrates how you can incorporate these into your everyday childminding work."

Cost £8.50 for NCMA members; £12.50 for non-members.

**miss muffit** · 30-05-2008, 01:29 PM

sounds interesting !!!

**custardcream** · 30-05-2008, 01:32 PM

I got given one free at my first EYFS training session last weekend.
It is quite good but I dont think it is worth what they are asking for it.

**deeb66** · 30-05-2008, 02:41 PM

I have seen and looked at it.

It is ok but it is not something I would buy.

If you are looking to hand over real money then maybe I can recommend another book which I think is much much better.

It is

SUPPORTING EVERY CHILD'S LEARNING across the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Author - Vicky Hutchin

ISBN 978-0-340-94777-7

I don't know how much it costs as it was issued free by Surrey's Network but have to say after looking at it I would have paid almost anything!!!!

**angeldelight** · 30-05-2008, 02:49 PM

Here is the book that Dee suggested

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Supporting-C.../dp/0340947772

Angel xx

**Blaze** · 30-05-2008, 03:14 PM

Beaten to it again by Dee...(we're in the same network)!

**MissTinkerbell** · 30-05-2008, 03:18 PM

Thanks - that really looks like a good book.

**katickles** · 30-05-2008, 03:27 PM

I got it free aswell

**miffy** · 30-05-2008, 06:02 PM

Thanks Dee for the recommendation

miffy xx

**childminder54** · 30-05-2008, 10:33 PM

im on my last day on the 7th june ive not anythink free.. what did u say to the question we have to write and take in next week..what have we learnt from this course...

veronicaxxx

**carolinel** · 31-05-2008, 08:01 AM

wish we got free stuff from our network - that book looks great!

**polobear1970** · 31-05-2008, 08:11 AM

Thanks for the recommendation, I need all the help i can get

Lisa

**polobear1970** · 31-05-2008, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by angeldelight

Here is the book that Dee suggested

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Supporting-C.../dp/0340947772

Angel xx

Does anybody know anything about the other book that is advertised and are they worth grting together

Lisa

**buildingblocks** · 13-06-2008, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by deeb66

It is SUPPORTING EVERY CHILD'S LEARNING across the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Author - Vicky Hutchin

ISBN 978-0-340-94777-7

I don't know how much it costs as it was issued free by Surrey's Network but have to say after looking at it I would have paid almost anything!!!!

i completely agree i bought hte Active Learning book and whilst good nothing special and not worth the money IMO The one recommended by vicky hutchin is exellent and well worth the money

I also have another one done by the preschool Practise people but haven't looked at it properly