Helen Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 We often receive books for review at the FSF HQ and I wondered if anyone has a burning desire to read and review any? You are of course able to keep anything you review. The first up for grabs is: "Emotional Literacy in the Early Years", by Christine Bruce. You can find it here From past experience, we should probably agree that the review should be available one month after receipt, so I can keep track of who has what! Other titles I have at the moment are: 1) What does it mean to be 3/ 4/ 5? (3 separate books) , by Jennie Lindon 2) Understanding Child Development, by Jennie Lindon 3) 3 booklets: Making up stories with children, Managing Difficult Behaviour, & Enjoy reading aloud to young children (all published by Southgate publishers) 4) Running Successful Workshops (Family Learning and Parenting Workshops) by Lisa Vernon 5) Workshops for Parents: Managing Difficult Behaviour, by Sonya Hilton 6) 100 Ideas for Teaching Literacy, by Fred Sedgwick (from EYFS to KS2) 7) Activities for Individual learning through Shape and Colour, by Wendy Bowkett 8) Activities for Individual Learning through Rhyme, by Wendy Bowkett Who would like to review any of the above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I would be keen to review individual learning through rhyme, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thanks lkmorris; if you could PM me with your address, it'll be in the post today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Devsy Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'm happy to review any books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimms o'clock? Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hi Helen I would be interested in reviewing numbers 1 and/or 2. They might also help me with my Early Years Masters too! I'll PM my address and wait to see if you might consider me. BMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upsy Daisy Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) I'd be interested in reading the one on Emotional Literacy. I read around it a fair bit for my FD last year and am thinking about it a lots due to my girls having ASD. Do you think that would qualify me to review it, Helen? Maybe I don't really know enough about it to pass an opinion? I've never done anything like that before. Edited October 19, 2010 by Upsy Daisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 How great you'd like to do this In the post today: BMG: "What's it like to be 3, 4, 5?". lkmorris: Activities for Individual Learning through Rhyme UpsyDaisy: "Emotional Literacy in the Early Years", by Christine Bruce (please can you PM me your address?) Devsy: would you like to choose something that you're particularly interested in/have expertise in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'd be interested in reading the one on Emotional Literacy. I read around it a fair bit for my FD last year and am thinking about it a lots due to my girls having ASD. Do you think that would qualify me to review it, Helen? Maybe I don't really know enough about it to pass an opinion? I've never done anything like that before. I think you're perfectly qualified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hi. If it's not allocated already I would be interested in reviewing the one on parent workshops. I've been teaching a FdA module on working with parents recently. I'll PM my address later if thts ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlGuide Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hello - sorry this is a bit in haste as I have to get back to class. If BMG is reviewing 1, I would be very interesting in reviewing 2 (Understanding Child Development)? Or alternatively, 5 - Workshops for Parents. Many thanks Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplewednesday1 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hi Helen, Putting my head over the parapet for the 100 literacy ideas one. I've taught literacy to anyone who'd sit still long enough between the ages of 0 and 14. You know where I am! Pw XX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hello I would love to review the shape and colour book (number 7), is it specifically for the younger age children? Many thanks Fiona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 OK here's an update! holly35: parent workshops/running successful workshops Girlguide: Understanding Child development purplewednesday (hello!): 100 literacy ideas tf3ab: colour and shape (yes it is for EYFS ) Maz: 3 booklets If I don't have your addresses, please could you PM me? Many thanks I think they've all gone (sorry, Devsy!), but I'm sure there'll be more soon. Many thanks for such an enthusiastic response; I hope you enjoy reading them and look forward to the reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hi, I know they've all gone but can I ask (might sound daft) how do you review the book? Do you have to fill in a questionaire? Do you have specific questions to answer or is it just your opinion as to what you thought about it? Think I might be interested in doing this in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mps09 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hi, I'd also be interested in any future opportunities! What happens to the reviews? I'd love to read any reviews from those really in the know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 is it just your opinion as to what you thought about it? We had a competition to review a favourite book once, Iusedtobeabox, and people pretty much did just that. We read the book, and then told everyone else what we liked about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 What a fantastic idea will look out for the next posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mukerjee1 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Would love to add my name the 'newer' reviewer list! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Being a Literacy Co ordinator I would love to review the 100 ideas for teaching literacy please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Devsy Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Oh heck that'll teach me for not checking every day! Just let me know when you get more in I will be happy to review any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Thanks for your replies everybody When I have another batch I'll PM each of you to see if you're still interested. mps09: The reviews usually appear in our resources section, under "product reviews". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Hello I would also love to review any of the books, I would be interested in the rhyming book if it is still available. Please let me know if you get any more books. Zoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 Unfortunately they have all gone this time, Zoe. I'll keep you on the list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb124 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Hi Can you add me to the lists for future reviewers please? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Just to let you know, Upsy Daisy's review is in the product reviews section, within resources here. Many thanks Upsy Daisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Behaviour, would love to review anything to do with that! Thanks Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Please add me to the list for reviewing books too, thanks. Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devondaisy Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I'm happy to review any in th future too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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