Are your planned next steps meaningful?
Planning to promote children’s next steps Everyone working in early years is very aware of the importance of supporting children […]
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Is creating a provocation simply adult led learning?
What is a provocation? We have a great, more in depth article here detailing exactly what a provocation is
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Why all preschools should have a pen pal class
What is a pen pal class? The pen pal concept seems to be a very outdated one however there
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Funky fingers and finger gym – part 2
Funky fingers and finger gym activities If you would like to know more about the benefits of and introducing finger
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What is finger gym and funky fingers?
What is finger gym and funky fingers? Finger Gym and funky fingers has become increasingly popular within early years settings
Fine motor skills should be actively promoted daily
Why promote fine motor skills more? Fine motor skills are those smaller hand and finger movements such as picking up
Managing whole group behaviour
Different behaviour management methods Recently here at EYC we have had a lot of practitioners getting in touch asking for
What makes a good learning journal?
Are your learning journals outstanding and relevant? Learning journals vary greatly from setting to setting and commonly many learning journals
Could your setting do more to promote Maths?
How can I check my maths provision is outstanding? Sometimes when you work in the same room day after day,
10 skills children should learn before starting school
Essential skills children should learn before starting school Back in 2014 Ofsted called for a checklist to be issued to
Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing through home learning resources
Working in partnership is key to supporting emotional wellbeing There are many changes, transitions and difficulties that children can face