Mindstretchers Publications
A selection of books written by Claire Warden to inspire and motivate people. Watch out for new publications out soon.
£20.00
Talking and Thinking Floorbooks
Consulting Children in Planning. This book clarifies the strategies available to plan effective child centered experiences.
£20.00
Right to Be "Me"
A book written to celebrate the joy of being young. It is hoped that it will inspire and motivate people to value the contribution our children make to our communities. The core values and principles are the rights of very young children ( 0 - 5 ) to a high quality educare environment that focuses on emotional well-being.
£20.00
Potential of a Puddle
This book looks at the issues that surround quality Outdoor Play and Learning. Each chapter examines an aspect of good practice and identifies key statements to consider as a framework for outdoor play
£25.00
Nurture Through Nature
This stunning book explores the connection that very young children have to Nature.
£15.00
Reflective Journal Under three
This motivational book has inspirational quotes, photographs, and images which are interspersed with hundreds of ideas presented as possible lines of development for children under three. The high grade paper can be used for painting, sketching, mindmapping and scrap-booking. Also ideal for CPD.
£15.00
Reflective Journal Learning Pathways
Coming soon. This motivational book has inspirational quotes, photographs, and images which are interspersed with hundreds of ideas presented as possible lines of development for children from three to twelve. The high grade paper can be used for painting, sketching, mindmapping and scrap-booking. Also ideal for CPD.
£80.00
Outdoor Play File
A comprehensive file has over 100 pages of ideas, which follow recommendations from recent research into the value of outdoor play. Emphasis is given to the sensory development of young children and their need to be engaged in all types of play in an outdoor environment.
£80.00
We-Go File
This comprehensive file is designed to extend the Outdoor Play file and gives thousands of ideas and examples to compliment the 'We-Go' management system. It explores all aspects of the curriculum through a skill based approach, schemas and finally in response to the weather.
£80.00
Dramatic Play File
Dramatic play, or role play, is a way of learning for young children. It allows them to explore issues and emotions in a protective environment. The dramatic play file takes events that have a meaning for young children and shows how dramatic play can be a way of learning across all areas of the curriculum.
£80.00
Capers in the Kitchen File
A set of 25 double sided recipe cards covering a wide range of aspects connected with cookery. These colourful A4 cards are presented in a file for accessibility and ease of storage. They contain multicultural recipes, ideas for drinks, non-cook recipes, science, general knowledge and other activities for use in small groups or 'self-help' areas.
£250.00
Learning Pathways File, Book, Laminated Card PLODs and CD ROM
We have selected common experiences and supported the
adults with some possible lines of development that they offer for learning for children 3-7. The set comes with a methadology
book by Claire Warden, which suggests some models being used across the UK to develop active learning.
Kate Hookham has supported the work through curriculum sheets and P.L.O.D. cards. The Curriculum
for Excellence is still evolving in Scotland and so we have maintained the 5-14 grids with
additional support notes for Curriculum for Excellence. The learning is detailed as a concept, attitude or skill and as such can be transferred across curricula. This set is presented in an easy to use box system.
£12.00
Look, Look, Look Again - Autumn
Children's book designed so that children and adults can share ideas together in an interactive way and looks at outdoor opportunities in the autumn.
£12.00
Look, Look, Look Again - Spring
Children's book designed so that children and adults can share ideas together in an interactive way and looks at outdoor opportunities in the spring.
£12.00
Look, Look, Look Again - Summer
Children's book designed so that children and adults can share ideas together in an
interactive way and looks at outdoor opportunities in the summer.
£12.00
Look, Look, Look Again - Winter
Children's book designed so that children and adults can share ideas together in an interactive way and looks at outdoor opportunities in the winter.



