Self-Esteem and Early Learning

Rosemary Roberts is a freelance author and early years consultant.

• IntroductionPART 1: BABIES FIRSTChildren Learning To Be LovableBeing Important AdultsPART 2: FUNDAMENTAL FEELINGSChildren′s Normal Bad FeelingsAdults Accepting Bad FeelingsPART 3: ABOUT OTHER PEOPLEChildren Living With Other PeopleAdults Setting LimitsPART 4: LINKING WITH LEARNINGChildren′s Ways Of LearningAdults Supporting LearningPART 5: REAL SELF-ESTEEMChildren′s Successful LearningAdults Aiming HighPART 6: NEW JOURNEYSChildren Managing TransitionsSupporting Children′s Journeys

This is a highly readable text which provides insightful and practical advice for professionals working with children in early years settings and for parents/carers. There is creative use of various storylines based on a fictitious family. The author draws on relevant literature and research in an effective manner. I would recommend that students follow up the references and recommended further reading to enable more indepth exploration, consideration and critique of the evidence presented. Dr Elizabeth HannahSenior Lecturer in Educational PsychologyUniversity of Dundee