`This book has the most important principles of early learning clearly and succinctly laid out. The holistic aspects of cross-curricular learning are demonstrated and referenced...a most useful reference for Early Years practitioners.' Rachel Bowles, Associate Research Fellow, School of Education and Training, University of Greenwich, Uk<BR><BR>`Invaluable for those beginning to discover about young children's conceptual, language and skills development as well as a refreshing text for practitioners who want to read about latest findings and those refreshing themselves on current practice and provision.' Sue Dale Tunnicliffe, Lecturer in Education and Research Associate, Institute of Education, University of London, UK<BR><BR>Knowledge and Understanding of the World introduces this area of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)<BR><BR>Teaching knowledge and understanding of the world to children aged 0-5 years is introduced within the context of the EYFS. A balanced approach to the Early Learning Goals is encouraged ensuring that key principles of good early years practice are maintained and developed, and the holistic development of the child is promoted.