Sam Sach

How Roblox might help children’s learning in the EYFS

The issues with too much screen time have long been documented and discussed, and many teachers, particularly those in the EYFS, take issue with children’s “obsession” with computer games. Of course, children permanently glued […]

Great sleep tips for children in the EYFS

Sleep is one of the biggest concerns reported by parents with children in the EYFS and with good reason; taking care of small children can be exhausting, add to that a lack of sleep […]

What breastfeeding mums want childcare providers to know

The World Health Organisation and UNICEF recommend that children initiate breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life – meaning no other foods or liquids are […]

To the EYFS teachers delivering remote learning

Here in the UK, we’re back in lockdown, and schools are only open to vulnerable children or those whose parents are critical workers and so we find ourselves with Early Years teachers having to deliver […]

Natural sleep rhythms for children in the EYFS

Sleep seems to be the holy grail of parenthood, and with good reason; we all need sleep to be happy, healthy and functional and so do our children. Sleep is especially important for children in […]

Family Christmas traditions for children in the EYFS

Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated winter festivals around the world and every family does something slightly different. With that said, it’s never too late to start something new and building […]

Celebrating winter festivals in the EYFS

November, December and even January are full of special days and celebrations. Many of these are winter festivals from the Northern Hemisphere where days are shorter, colder and darker in the winter and perhaps as […]

What can the EYFS learn from Roald Dahl?

Every September, Roald Dahl’s Stories are celebrated in many UK primary schools. Children enjoy dressing up as characters from their favourite story, listening to some of Roald Dahl’s books and completing special work and activities […]

Teaching children to be honest

Previously we’ve looked at how children develop the ability to lie, and some of the reasons that this is important. Whilst developing the ability to lie is important for children’s development, the ability to tell […]

Why children need to learn to lie

“Honesty is always the best policy” we say, and of course who can forget the tale of Pinocchio, popularised by Walt Disney in which every time the character lies his nose grows longer? The Blue […]