Publications
This is the place where you can find details of Nikky’s books - including links to where to buy them. In addition, here's a list of some of her articles published in educational magazines.
Books
OUT NOW!
"Over the Hills And Far Away" - Nikky's critically acclaimed memoir of her time playing Laa Laa in the phenomenon that was Teletubbies. More than entertainment, Nikky lifts the lid on the educational aspects of the show and how the show spoke to its young audience so effectively.
ALSO AVAILABLE!
Create, Perform, Teach! - An Early Years Practitioner’s Guide to Developing Your Creativity and Performance Skills.
Packed with tips and simple activities, this practical guide helps early years practitioners develop their creativity and performance skills to engage children more effectively. It includes advice on using storytelling, role play, sensory play, puppetry, music, movement, photography and much more.
Buy either book directly from Nikky:
or Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Over-...
or any good bookshop!
Articles
Teach Primary & Teach Early Years Article on children's physicality: http://howtospeakchild.com/blo...
Teach Secondary Article on using performance to deliver curriculum: http://howtospeakchild.com/blo...
Primary PTA Article arguing that creative and arts subjects are vital for young children: http://howtospeakchild.com/blo...
Teach Early Years Column from interviews with children - being polite: http://howtospeakchild.com/blo...
Teach Early Years Column from interviews with children - shouting: http://howtospeakchild.com/blo...
Teach Early Years Column from interviews with children - distractions: http://howtospeakchild.com/blo...
Teach Early Years Column from interviews with children - listen: http://howtospeakchild.com/blo...
Teach Secondary Article on the value of incorporating performing skills into senior school: http://howtospeakchild.com/blo...
Teach Early Years Column from interviews with children - praise: http://www.howtospeakchild.com...
Teach Early Years Column from interviews with children - trivialising feelings: https://howtospeakchild.com/blog-20190413103421104-Teach-EYFS-Article---Trivialising-Feelings
Teach Early Years Column from interviews with children - empathy: https://howtospeakchild.com/bl...
Teach Early Years Column from interviews with children - powerlessness: https://howtospeakchild.com/bl...
Teach Early Years Column from interviews with children - anger: https://howtospeakchild.com/bl...
Teach Early Years Column from interviews with children - anxiety: https://howtospeakchild.com/bl...
Teach Early Years Column from interviews with children - responsibility: https://howtospeakchild.com/bl...