Informative and accessible. There are many photocopiable pages and also suggestions of various ways of using the material in the book for various patterns of INSET. The book sets out the facts of dyslexia and how this affects reading skills. (£7.50)

In her usual readable and practical style the author highlights the need for early identification of learning traits using a range of screening devices and lists suitable standardised tests. The best part of the book, of invaluable use to all early years teachers, is the section on meeting the needs of pupils, which, she states, should arise from the normal curriculum activities. No additional phonic training here then! Her advice and recommendations are practical and as such would readily be transferred into teaching practice, improving the outcomes for all pupils. A bargain at £6 for 60 pages! (Special offer just £4)

You've come across this ... children can do calculations – the mechanical aspect – but put the problem into a written context and you will frequently hear, ‘Is it an add or a take away?'  Using a gradual and structured approach, this makes makes a traditionally difficult aspect of mathematics much more accessible and comprehensible. Introducing one concept at a time, and using language and illustrations that are accessible and non-threatening, children are guided through a series of decision-making steps.

This is an ideal tool for Foundation and KS1.

Read more about it and see some examples.

Special offer applies (£10 POST FREE)

Why is it that the children who can least afford to switch off are the ones who don’t pay attention? And that children who most need to ask for help are the ones least likely to do so? If children are opting out in the classroom, switching off or passively waiting for direction, we need to understand the barriers they face and help them engage by making their learning opportunities more meaningful, interactive and rewarding.

This book aims to make classroom experience more accessible to all learners, and highlights the links between behaviour and hidden language processing difficulties. Based on tried and tested activities, strategies and self-help skills, you will find answers to these questions and ways of improving attention and concentration linked to a simple troubleshooting guide. (£10 inclusive of postage & packing)

"That's the best £10 I spent last year" so said a teacher at this year's London exhibition. This is a genuinely brilliant idea and the children you teach will love you for getting it. Give it a try for just £10. If parents are looking for a way to get their children to do maths at home ... then look no further. See Four in a Row being played. More details below. Special offer applies (£10)

Identification, diagnosis and what you might observe in this group of children and suggests ways of providing practical support. "...so full of useful information, ideas and strategies for dealing with the child who has attention problems, that the practitioner will probably have it constantly to hand ..." (£6)

This book will be useful to all who work with young children as an aid to observe their strengths and weaknesses and provide appropriate programmes and activities where necessary. This is not intended to be a definitive guide for identifying and labelling early years children as having specific learning difficulties. As is stressed throughout the book, many observable features within children's learning in the early years may be the result of developmental delay or maturation and need not be signs of specific learning difficulties. Many of the activities or programmes suggested can be used with all children and not just for those causing concern.

Dorothy Smith provides a succinct summary covering background information about the nature of specific learning difficulties and then focuses on three key areas: developing and implementing procedures for the regular observation and assessment of children; developing programmes and activities to meet the needs of children with specific learning difficulties; and working with parents.

In a clearly written and readable style, Dorothy Smith provides a well-balanced and constructive aid, full of practical ideas.

Rehearsing and revising is an important part of learning. Children love playing games. Here is a book packed with games that will encourage the recall of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. Four in a Row is a game of mental mathematics with simple rules that children get to grips with very quickly.

The games, all tried and tested in the classroom, have proved very popular. There is a sufficient range of difficulty within each operation to enable the involvement of all ability groups. The structure and progression of the games will also enable pupils and teachers to set targets. Suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2.

The term Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) has become more widely used in the UK in recent years. Nevertheless, it remains a controversial topic for many people particularly, perhaps, because of the medication sometimes prescribed in its treatment.

In this book Hannah Mortimer concentrates on planning and supporting the individual needs of children with attention difficulties rather than being preoccupied with the dilemmas surrounding diagnosis and treatment. There are useful pointers to help in identification; examples of developing, implementing and monitoring programmes and activities; working with other professionals; and working in partnership with parents.