Time to Tidy Up

An ideal dip-in book for practitioners, carers and parents wanting to help children build on their self-care skills, behaviour and routines when it comes to tidying upFeatures simple words and engaging, full-colour illustrations from Mel Four throughoutIncludes notes for practitioners, carers and parents with practical advice and tips to dealing with putting items awayWritten by a leading Early Years education consultant, author and trainerPenny Tassoni MBE is an education consultant, author and trainer who specialises in learning and play. Penny began her career as an Early Years teacher before training nursery nurses. She has also worked for a large daycare chain as their education and training manager. Penny has written forty books, many of which are core textbooks in the UK for training nursery nurses and Early Years teachers. In 2013, she took on the role of President in the Professional Association of Early Years and Childcare (PACEY) - an organisation with over 35,000 members in the UK. Penny is a well-known speaker and trainer. She regularly works with nurseries and preschools in the UK and Turkey and has supported nurseries in China, Dubai and Hong Kong. Mel Four is a book cover designer and illustrator. She lives in London with her husband and two sons. As well as loving drawing and reading (of course!) Mel enjoys family camping trips and all crafts, especially knitting and crochet.From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand all-important everyday skills. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, these books will help you explore positive behaviour with children in a fun and friendly way. _______________ Playtime can involve a wealth of resources from toys and blocks to books and paint, but sometimes putting all of these items away can be a battle. Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author, and trainer, presents a picture book with simple words and engaging full-colour illustrations by Mel Four that puts a positive spin on why tidying up can be part of the play! Time to Tidy Up helps young children build on their behaviour and routines when it comes to tidying up. It also includes a page of practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents making it the perfect resource for supporting this essential self-care skill. _______________ 'What a great resource - I need these books in my life' - KATE PANKHURST, author of the Fantastically Great Women series 'A highly recommended set of books to have in your Early Years setting or on the bookshelf at home' - KATHY BRODIE, Early Years professional, consultant and trainerFrom leading Early Years consultant, author and trainer, Penny Tassoni, comes a picture book with simple, positive words and delightful full-colour illustrations to make putting away part of the play. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, this is the ideal resource for helping young children build on their self-care skills, behaviour and routines when it comes to tidying up.What a great resource - I need these books in my life.A highly recommended set of books to have in your Early Years setting or on the bookshelf at home.With positive language through the books, children will find them fun and likeable with joyful and inclusive illustrations to match.I love these books and can't wait to read them with my two boys!From leading Early Years expert, Penny Tassoni MBE, this picture book series uses simple words and delightful colour illustrations to put a positive spin on those all-important everyday skills such as taking turns, making friends and sharing. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, this is the ideal resource for encouraging young children to talk about social skills using contexts they can relate to.