This book introduces the application of drama and arts-related
activities to the teaching of English as a second or additional language
in early education. Joe Winston draws on both his own scholarly
expertise and experience as a practitioner to provide a theoretical
rationale, practical examples, tips and easy-to-read teaching guides
intended to help busy professionals apply drama related methods in an
efficient and accessible way. Detailed examples of schemes of work are
included for all year groups and developmental stages between the ages
of 3 and 7 years of age. Each scheme centres on a popular and easily
obtainable picturebook or children's story. Detailed guidance on how to
plan and structure lessons with specific learning objectives is offered,
as is extensive advice on issues of classroom management. The practical
approaches have been used successfully in early years settings in China
and primary and pre-primary settings in the UK, and are adaptable to a
variety of national and cultural contexts.