Finger play and rhymes are essential elements in all early years settings. They support the development of communication and language, reinforce a sense of rhythm and beat and encourage the use of hands and feet in clapping, stamping, wiggling, tapping and simple counting. This series presents favourite early years activities in progressions suitable for the developmental stages from babyhood to 60+ months. Designed to help ensure progression through the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Author Biography

Sally Featherstone has a wealth of experience as a teacher, head teacher and a local authority adviser and inspector. In recent years, alongside her activities in publishing, Sally has continued to build a national reputation as a trainer and consultant in the Primary and Early Years field.