Required Reading
Bruce, T. (2004) Developing learning in early childhood. London: Paul Chapman Publishing.
Carr, M. (2001) Assessment in early childhood settings: learning stories. London: Paul Chapman Publishing.
Chard, S. & Katz, L. (2000) Engaging children's minds: the project approach. Connecticut, USA: Ablex Publishing Corporation.
Copley, J.V. (ed.) (2000) The Young Child and Mathematics. Washington, DC: NAEYC.
Department of Education and Skills (D.E.S.). (2011) Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life - The National Strategy to Improve Literacy and Numeracy among Children and Young People 2011-2020. Dublin: DES.
Fleer, M. and Raban, B. (2007) Early childhood literacy and numeracy: building good practice. Australia: Department of Education, Employment and workplace relations. http://www.dest.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/072400D9-3172-460A-910B-C190C3C21FDA/18862/ecl_buildinggoodpractice.pdf
French, G. (2012) Early literacy and numeracy matters: enriching literacy and numeracy experiences in early childhood. Dublin: Barnardos
Wood, E. & Atfield, J. (2005) Play, learning and the early childhood curriculum. London: Paul Chapman Publishing.
Worth, K. & Chalufour, I. (2004) Building structures with young children. St. Paul’s: Readleaf Press.
Recommended Reading
Bilton, H. (2002) Outdoor play in the early years: management and innovation. London: David Fulton.
Hynes-Berry, M. (2012) Don't leave the story in the book: using literature to guide inquiry in early childhood classrooms. New York: Teachers College Press.
Hyson, M. (2006) Enthusiastic and engaged learners: approaches to learning in the early childhood classroom. New York: Teachers College Press.
Mhic Mhathúna, M. & Taylor, M. (Ed.) (2012) Early Childhood Education & Care. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan.
Mitchell, A. & David, J. (1992) Explorations with Young Children. Maryland, USA: Gryphon House.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (2002). Early Childhood Mathematics: Promoting Good Beginnings. A joint position statement of NAEYC and NCTM.
Nager, N. & Shapiro, E. (2000) Revisiting a progressive pedagogy: the developmental-interaction approach. Albany, NY: SUNY Press
Nash, M. & Lowe, J. (2005) Language development for science: circle time sessions to improve language skills in science. London: David Fulton.
N.C.C.A. (2009) Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. Dublin: NCCA.
Schickedanz, J.A. (2009) Increasing the power of instruction: integration of language, literacy, and math across the preschool day. Washington D.C.: NAEYC.
Sturloni, S. and Vecchi, V. (Ed.) (1999) Everything has a shadow except ants. Reggio Emilia: Reggio Children.
Tucker, K. (2005) Mathematics through play in the early years : activities and ideas London: Paul Chapman Publishing.
Whitehead, M. (2002) Developing language and literacy with young children. London: Paul Chapman Publishing.
Wood, E., Broadhead, P. & Howard, J. Play and learning in the early years : from research to practice. London: Sage Publications.
Worthington, M. & Carruthers, E. (2003) Children’s Mathematics: Making Marks, Making Meaning. London: Paul Chapman Publishing.