Speechmark Books
Speechmark books and materials on special educational needs, social and emotional wellbeing, early years and language and vocabulary provide best practice and inspiration to practitioners in education, health and social care.
Materials include card sets, educational games and story book sets containing illustrated story books for children and accompanying guidebooks for adults.
Featured Book Collections
Featured Books
Why Play Matters: 101 Activities for Developmental Play to Support Young Children
1st Edition
This accessible book is full of play-based activities to support child development. Grounded in evidence-based practice, it inspires and informs readers to understand play, and offers ideas and practical activities to use with the children in their care (ages 0-8). Drawing from the holistic and inclusive model of Developmental Play, which includes sensory play, creative-explorative play, meaning-making play and higher play, the activities focus on supporting aspects of social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
A Guide to Mental Health for Early Years Educators Putting Wellbeing at the Heart of Your Philosophy and Practice
1st Edition
This practical and accessible guide tackles the challenges that busy childcare educators face with their mental health in what is a wonderful, rewarding, but often exhausting role. Drawing from "day-in-the-life" experiences and case studies, this book sets out high-quality staff wellbeing practices that can revolutionise the way childcare practitioners approach their job and their own health. Chapters guide the reader through a process of reflection and development, encouraging and empowering them to create a workplace culture that positively contributes to their personal wellbeing.
