Top tips for starting nursery
Starting nursery is an exciting time for you and your child, but it can also feel a little daunting, especially if this is your first child or your first time using childcare. Settings can vary […]
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5 things to do in Kumamoto with kids
If you’re looking for family days out in Kumamoto or things to do with kids in the Kumamoto area then these suggestions might help you to find something that will suit your family. 1. Kumamoto […]
The importance of working in partnership with parents
Sometimes, parents look to Early Years Practitioners as ‘experts’ and seek their guidance and advice, and whilst Early Years practitioners may be experts in early education and child development, they still have plenty to learn […]
The social benefits of playing soccer
Personal, Social and Emotional Development are some of the ‘Prime’ areas of the EYFS, meaning that it is considered foundational to other types of learning. Social skills are highly prized in society, and necessary throughout […]
Raising resilient children in Early Years settings
What is resilience? Resilience is not an especially simple concept to define, it encompasses many characteristics, thought processes and active management strategies. It is a term traditionally used to describe a character trait but more […]
What’s so terrible about 2-year-olds?
They have a reputation for tantrums, destruction and pushing the boundaries and often they get called “the terrible twos” but really, what’s so terrible about 2-year olds? Tantrums Yes, they have “tantrums” that is, […]
How does ‘In The Moment Planning’ support teaching and learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage?
What is ‘In the Moment Planning’? “In the Moment planning” or “ITMP” is a movement gaining real traction in UK Early Years settings. The term is largely credited to Anna Ephgrave and her books but […]
5 ways to promote your child’s independence at home
Promoting children’s independence is an important part of the Early Years Foundation Stage; as children grow and develop they naturally become more independent. Early Childhood Educator and founder of the Montessori approach, Maria Montessori, encouraged […]
How does playing outside improve writing?
Playing outside is a vital ingredient to a happy, healthy childhood. Being outdoors, with exposure to natural daylight and the sun increases the bodies level of vitamin D, in which many people are now deficient. […]
What does effective learning look like in the early years?
We know that between the ages of 0 and 5 children learn a great deal. At birth, most infants are helpless, relying upon others for all of their most basic needs. Yet by age […]