Language acquisition in the EYFS
Between the ages of 0-5 children experience and explosion of language, from being able to form no words to speaking in full sentences. The Early Learning Goal for the end of the EYFS reads; […]
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Sustainability in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Sustainability and environmental concern are rightly gaining traction as popular subjects and points of consideration in all sorts of spheres of life and Early Years is no different. Articles and opinion pieces on Sustainability […]
What is “School Readiness” and what does it mean for the EYFS?
School readiness is not a new term in Early Years by any means, but it has certainly seen renewed and more intensive interest in recent years. The definition of children’s readiness for school has undergone […]
Display boards: Who are they for?
A quick google search will give you an array of beautiful, colourful, creatively designed EYFS display boards. Well-meaning practitioners aiming to make the learning environment stimulating will often design brightly coloured offerings and have children […]
Supporting communication through the environment
Children’s design used to be dominated by bright, primary colours and as much ‘stuff’ as possible. The idea was to make spaces stimulating and interesting for children with lots of eye-catching learning material. These days, […]
Small world play grows big imaginations
‘Small World Play’ isn’t a term that is widely understood outside of the Early Years sector, but it simply means imaginative play with small toys or resources. Early years settings are extremely busy, with […]
Activities for EYFS children during the holiday season
As the holiday season begins and there’s plenty of time together as a family you may be wondering how to keep your little ones learning and entertained. The activities below are just some of the […]
Getting children ready to write- without using a pen!
There are an awful lot of products on the market aimed at getting children writing, often involved words to trace or dots to join. The problem is that these are often aimed at or given […]
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 […]
Language Learning and Development of Kids in Bilingual Families
Language is the best tool to help your child (ren) do well later in school and in life. Many children learn more than one language. Some learn more than two. Studies show that children with […]