Linda Thornton

Linda Thornton

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Linda Thornton has over thirty years experience in education as a
teacher, headteacher, adviser and lead officer for early years. She is
passionate about developing children's thinking and learning, valuing
creative learning environments and encouraging educators to think about
the `why' as well as the `how' in their approach to teaching. Linda is
a director of alc associates and currently provides consultancy and
training for local authorities across the UK.


Pat Brunton's background as a research scientist has led to her
interest in the idea of babies and young children as researchers, and
to recognising the value of involving families in their children's
learning through science and technology. She has extensive
experience of the early years field and provides training for a wide
variety of audiences including school governors, teachers, early years
and childcare practitioners and children's centre professionals.
21st November 2013

The Little Book of Light and Shadow: Little Books with Big Ideas (25)

Encourage your Early Learners to becom investigators by exploring the concept of light and shadow. These simple and effe... MoreThe Little Book of Light and Shadow: Little Books with Big Ideas (25)

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1st February 2005

The Little Book of Living Things: Little Books with Big Ideas (37)

The Little Book of Living Things provides you with a range of ideas and activities to develop children's awareness of th... MoreThe Little Book of Living Things: Little Books with Big Ideas (37)

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7th November 2013

Making the Most of Reclaimed and Natural Materials

Reclaimed and natural materials, in all their variety of colours,shapes, sizes, textures and origins, are fascinating an... MoreMaking the Most of Reclaimed and Natural Materials

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15th September 2009

Making the Most of Light and Mirrors

Playing with light is a magical experience for children and adults alike. Making the most of Light and Mirrors has been ... MoreMaking the Most of Light and Mirrors

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1st June 2004

The Little Book of Time and Place: Little Books with Big Ideas (31)

The Little Book of Time and Place focuses on two aspects of the Foundation Stage curriculum area of Knowledge and Unders... MoreThe Little Book of Time and Place: Little Books with Big Ideas (31)

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1st October 2005

The Little Book of the Seasons: Little Books with Big Ideas

The Little Book of Seasons has been written to support a topic-based approach to teaching and learning. It will help you... MoreThe Little Book of the Seasons: Little Books with Big Ideas

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1st September 2009

Making the Most of Reclaimed and Natural Materials

Reclaimed and natural materials, in all their variety of colours, shapes, sizes, textures and origins, are fascinating a... MoreMaking the Most of Reclaimed and Natural Materials

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19th December 2011

Making the Most of Outdoor Learning

This exciting new book in the 'Making the most of' series shows thevalue of outdoor as well as indoor learning environme... MoreMaking the Most of Outdoor Learning

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1st September 2005

In Our Kitchen Cards

Presents a pack of 16 A5 laminated activity cards, each showing a "Little Books at Home" activity. These cards are usefu... MoreIn Our Kitchen Cards

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