The Leap: Robin's Nest

The trilogy, Robin’s Nest, consists of, Egg, The Nest and The Leap. Each book focuses upon an element of a child’s experience whilst growing up: Book 1, Egg, considers self-identity and a sense of belonging. Book 2, The Nest, contemplates issues of stranger danger and appropriate behaviour. Book 3, The Leap examines issues of transition in a child’s life. However, further to the above issues, the books are designed to offer an insight into some aspects of pedagogy, namely the method and practice of teaching children. This book focuses upon the areas of personal, social and emotional development within the EYFS. This book refers to Robin and her brothers and sister. They have been nurtured and fed by their Mother and Father in the safety of their home, the nest. They have grown strong, their wings have grown feathers and their muscles were getting stronger. Mother explained that it was now time for them to leave the nest, as she and their Father had another clutch of eggs to rear and it was time for them to take the leap.

Egg: Robin's Nest

No one realised as Egg was resting dangerously on the edge of the nest because they were too busy jostling for the best position to get the next big, juicy worm. Egg was now on the very edge of the nest. This was very dangerous for Egg. Egg had no idea. Still the brothers and sister squabbled and pecked, pushed and bickered. They were very hungry and very impatient with each other. They wanted their food and they wanted it now! As they fought for space, Egg was pushed just a little further and...

The Nest: Robin's Nest

The Nest relates to the process of growing up and change. Robin and her brothers and sister must ensure they do not put themselves in danger while their parents are away looking for food. This book considers the the problems associated with stranger danger, staying safe, growing up, identity and sibling rivalry. Links are made to the EYFS and suggestions are made to the reader in relation to topics and questions to ask children during the reading process. Further links are made to the theory of Lev Vygotsky. These include Social Development theory and considerations of the Zone of Proximal Development, in other words, learning with others and the benefits of social development.