Bøker av Sue Palmer

Sue Palmer puts forward a passionate case for Britain adopting a proper 'kindergarten' stage that recognises what under-sevens really need.

Provides a range of practical suggestions for teaching non-fiction writing skills and linking them to children's learning across the entire curriculum. This title provides techniques for using speaking and listening, drama and games to prepare for writing. It also includes planning frameworks and 'skeletons' to promote thinking skills.

Offers practical suggestions for teaching non-fiction writing skills and linking them to children's learning across the curriculum. This title provides information on the organisation and language features of the six main non-fiction text types (recount, report, instruction, explanation, persuasion and discussion).

Covering the primary/secondary transition, this book offers material for individual presentation, working in pairs and working in groups; cross-curricular 'skeletons' for children to fill in and develop their language skills; advice on flexible progression and working to a child's ability; and, suggestions for developing individual pupils.

One in six children in the developed world is diagnosed as having 'developmental or behavioural problems' - this book explains why and shows what can be done about it. Updated for 2015.

This fully revised fourth edition outlines seven strands of practice for three to six-year old children, designed to develop the skills, concepts and knowledge underpinning literacy in the early years. Accompanying each strand are clear explanations of the research and reasoning on which they are based. Practical advice on helping children transfer their learning into their own child-initiated activities, to build a genuine and solid foundation for literacy, is integral to the book.

An absolute must-have parenting guide to raising girls in the 21st century. 'An excellent book' Vanessa Feltz

A major new insight into the difficulties of raising boys, and how parents can help their sons fulfil their potential. From the author of TOXIC CHILDHOOD.

How parents can keep their children healthy and happy in the modern environment, despite the pressures of a toxic world. From the author of TOXIC CHILDHOOD.