Publisher's Synopsis
Part of a series for primary-school history and geography, this book aims to help teachers to prepare the ground for an effective approach at the reception stage. It includes advice on devising schemes of work, suggestions on classroom organization, ideas and materials for self-supporting activities, and photocopiable masters for selected activities. The themes covered include time conventions, similarity and difference in people and things, safety and environmental awareness, weather and seasons, school occupations, home and family, mapwork, transport, and symbols.