In Play Foundations My Friends and Me, the theme is explored through five chapters focusing on different ways in which children discover `my friends and me', including activities related to themselves, family, friends, celebration and individuality to help them develop an understanding of themselves and the people around them.

- Top tips for how to ensure the needs and interests of each unique child are provided for through challenging, enjoyable activities and positive relationships
- Guidance on setting up enabling environments using both indoor and outside areas
- Ideas for how to differentiate to meet the varying abilities and rates of development with advice on assessment through observing, reflecting and planning
- A straightforward planning chart to clearly identify the focus of each activity by prime and specific areas of learning

This book is part of a book series called Play Foundations .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Jenni Tavener is a reception teacher, writer and mother of two young children. She has written for Child Education, Infant Projects and Nursery Education magazines and is the author of a wide range of Scholastic early years books. She is a regular contributor to Early Years Activity Bank.