By advocating the need for practitioners to be reflective when teaching the 0-7 age range, this book presents a gentle method of developing literacy. Now featuring age-appropriate activities, more case studies and examples, and further reading suggestions, this is a must-read book when helping children to thrive.

By examining the historic background of observing and planning, and describing examples of good practice in different group settings, this book will help to monitor a child's progress - what is needed now and to work out what is needed next.