A companion volume to Primary Curriculum: Teaching the Core Subjects, Boys and Sprinks' (both education, Manchester Metropolitan U., UK) textbook provides a one-stop, introductory resource to help newly qualified teachers develop their skills in teaching the foundation subjects--art and design, design and technology, history, modern foreign languages, music, physical education, religious education--to students aged 5 to 11. It features 14 chapters by eight British academics and experienced teachers describing the principles underlying how to teach the subject area; offering practical guidance on planning, teaching, assessment, and evaluation; and providing information on teaching across the curriculum and beyond the classroom. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)