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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Promoting physical development at home
In the years spanned by the Early Years Foundation Stage children’s physical development is extremely rapid, compare a newborn and a 5-year-old and you will see HUGE differences. However, ‘physical development’ as understood by […]
Promoting social skills at home
When we think about children in the EYFS developing ‘social skills’ we rightly think about them forming friendships with other children, learning to play together and to co-operate and share, but ‘social skills’ extend much […]
STEM learning at home
Having considered the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) as part of the EYFS it is important to realise too that at this age, the home learning environment also has a massive impact […]
Involving your child in your pregnancy
Having looked at how Early Years settings and parents can work together to help children in the EYFS with the transition of welcoming a new baby, it is also important to look at ways […]
Welcoming siblings in the EYFS
New siblings are part and parcel of childcare settings, but for individual families welcoming a new sibling is a life-changing experience and a really special occasion. Adding a child to the family creates a […]
Great gifts for children in the EYFS
Whether you’re looking for a birthday gift or something for a special occasion like Christmas, the suggestions below make great gifts for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, promoting different skills and spanning different […]