{"title":"Kathy Walker and Shona Bass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKathy and Shona are the powerhouse duo behind three beloved titles that came to us through the ACER Press acquisition: 'Early Childhood Play Matters', 'Play Matters' and 'Engagement Matters'. And we can say with confidence: these books have found their home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathy Walker\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Australia's most respected parenting and education experts, an OAM recipient, former Australian of the Year nominee, and the designer of the Walker Learning Approach, which is transforming personalised learning in schools here and internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShona Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e brings extraordinary depth from her career spanning education, medicine and health — a former Professor and Head of School at Deakin University, PhD from the University of Melbourne, and a globally recognised researcher and speaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they have spent decades championing play-based and personalised learning for children from birth through primary school. Their work is as relevant and vital as ever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"play-matters","title":"Play Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this highly successful resource, Kathy Walker demonstrates the key principles of the Walker Learning Approach that she has developed over 15 years of observation, participation and presentation in schools and child care centres across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlay Matters \u003c\/em\u003eprovides practical guidance and innovative strategies for teachers working with young children from preschool to Grade 2, through a unique balance of explicit instruction in literacy and numeracy skills and personalised, explorative learning. The book promotes the active engagement of all young children, with an enhanced focus on children from diverse backgrounds as well as children with specific needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlay Matters\u003c\/em\u003e is packed with pedagogical features to support implementation in any educational setting. It contains a full colour section of photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganisational ideas and resources are provided, along with a comprehensive bibliography for further reference and advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the Appendices documents for planning, assessment and reporting activities in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/PlayMattersResources_Editable.doc?v=1757218349\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play Matters Downloadables Word\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWord \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/PlayMattersResources_7cc741ba-e855-4e91-99e0-0be186d8c60b.pdf?v=1757218346\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play Matters Downloadables PDF\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePDF\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amba Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45703127105698,"sku":"9781923569089","price":62.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/9781923569089.jpg?v=1765311601"},{"product_id":"early-childhood-play-matters","title":"Early Childhood Play Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlay-based learning has long been a means of facilitating teaching and learning in the early childhood years. The Walker Learning Approach, an Australian-designed, evidence-based play pedagogy, provides a solid base and foundation for intentional and responsive teaching in the early years. The program's systems and practices support teams of early childhood educators in a consistent approach that ensures continuity and predictability for children, educators and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarly Childhood Play Matters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides guidance and many practical ideas on implementing the Walker Learning Approach within early childhood learning practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntentional teaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to minimise time spent on planning and documentation while producing clinical and professional records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to set up open-ended play learning experiences to promote skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to scaffold with intention and purpose for learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to communicate effectively as an educator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to honour and build relationships with children and families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also includes organisational ideas and resources, a full-colour section of photographs, templates for planning, assessment and reporting activities, and a bibliography for further reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarly Childhood Play Matters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econcentrates on the most formative years of education (birth to six years of age), with intentional, rich and rigorous play-based opportunities for young children. It builds upon the successful work that Shona Bass and Kathy Walker have achieved in play-based curriculum in the early and primary years nationally and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarly Childhood Play Matters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eResources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acer.org\/files\/Daily_Weekly_Record_Sheet_online_chart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDaily\/Weekly Record Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Individual observation and planning record (IOPR)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/ECPM_IOPR_online_chart.pdf?v=1757218357\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndividual observation and planning record (IOPR)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Statement of Intent Online Chart\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/ECPM_Statement_of_Intent_online_chart.pdf?v=1757218357\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStatement of intent: Early Childhood Education generic planning indicator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Amba Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45703153189026,"sku":"9781923569041","price":61.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/9781923569041.jpg?v=1765311601"},{"product_id":"engagement-matters","title":"Engagement Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of Play Matters 2nd ed.,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEngagement Matters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the next stage of the Walker Learning Approach for implementation with primary students in Grades 3-6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngagement Matters provides a step-by-step, practical guide for teachers, emphasising student engagement, empowerment and achievement, and importantly, personalised learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transition from Grade 2 into the middle and upper primary years is made seamless through the provision of tips, activities and explanatory theory.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEngagement Matters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill equip schools with the capacity to actively engage students in their learning across all subject areas and diverse contexts. In doing so,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEngagement Maters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeffectively lays the foundations for ongoing engagement and successful learning throughout the school life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book contains a full colour section of photographs to highlight key themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the Appendices documents for planning, assessment and reporting activities here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ERP Planning Materials\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/ERP_File.pdf?v=1757218365\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlanning Materials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ERP Editable Templates\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/ERP_Editable_files.doc?v=1757218365\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEditable Templates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Amba Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45703156269218,"sku":"9781923569065","price":61.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/9781923569065.jpg?v=1765311601"},{"product_id":"kathy-walker-bundle","title":"Kathy Walker bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you love Kathy Walker and Shona Bass as much as we do? 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