Publisher's Synopsis
Children's ideas about themselves and the world are formed at an early age. This book offers ways in which children under five can learn and appreciate that they are a part of a world which is wider than their own family and neighbourhood.;Written by a group of early years workers, the book offers practical ideas and activities for bringing a global dimension to playgroups, family centres and nurseries. It shows how introducing a wealth of traditions and different lifestyles can enrich young children's experience and influence how they see and understand the world.;The activities introduce children to ideas of similarity and difference, and help them to realize that they can learn form other people's perspectives. They raise issues to do with race, gender, disability and inequality.
