Employing Early Years Teachers to help children develop speech and language skills. Do you agree that every nursery should have qualified early years teachers to help children develop vital skills such as speech and language skills? According to a scientific briefing from Save the Children and the Institute of Child Health at University … [Read more...] about Should all nurseries have Early Years Teachers
Incorporating mark making into all areas
How to incorporate mark making into all areas of your continuous provision. Some settings create a well-resourced mark making area and think that this is sufficient enough in helping develop children's early writing skills. To expand opportunities further, it is important practitioners use their skilful knowledge and look where else mark … [Read more...] about Incorporating mark making into all areas
Outdoor space at childcare settings causing difficulties
Lack of outdoor space causing childcare providers problems A survey carried out by Learning through Landscapes and the Early Childhood Forum found that many childcare providers are finding it difficult to offer high-quality learning with the amount of outdoor they have. It has also been highlighted that more practitioners need further … [Read more...] about Outdoor space at childcare settings causing difficulties
10 great Letters and Sounds activities
10 Letter and sounds activities to use in your setting Many people are still confused as to how they should be teaching children letters and sounds. Practitioners need to understand that they don't have to necessarily teach children about these. Within the learning environment, there should be a balance of child led opportunities as well as adult … [Read more...] about 10 great Letters and Sounds activities
Consultation on how information sharing can help drive the 30hrs
Consultation on information sharing between childcare providers and schools There is a new consultation later on this year on sharing information between childcare providers and schools, this consultation will hopefully help drive the 30hrs free entitlement. According to Sam Gyimah , he said, ‘We do need to address the issue of information … [Read more...] about Consultation on how information sharing can help drive the 30hrs
A simple sensory activity for children
Making moon sand for a sensory activity Have you ever wondered how to make moon sand or even heard of this before. It is very simple to make consisting of just two ingredients. Older children could make this on their own. This sensory activity is great for developing children's sensory awareness and it can also develop many other areas of … [Read more...] about A simple sensory activity for children
10 toys to support children’s communication development
How practitioner's can support children's communication development When supporting children's communication development this can involve practitioners using strategies, making adjustments to the environment and using resources. The most important thing to consider is making this whole process fun for the child, as this can be a step in the … [Read more...] about 10 toys to support children’s communication development
Creating a nursery rhyme sack for all ages
How to make a nursery rhyme sack to use in your setting Instead of having to search around the room for your nursery rhyme props why not make a nursery sack to keep all your props in ready for song time. This sack can be easily made to support all ages of children. First of all, decide what nursery rhymes you would like to include in this … [Read more...] about Creating a nursery rhyme sack for all ages
10 great nursery rhymes to sing with children
Singing Nursery Rhymes in your setting As we know singing nursery rhymes are a great way to introduce children to early phonic skills, it gives children the ability to hear, identify and manipulate letter sounds. Singing with children should be incorporated into everyday practice. When singing nursery rhymes it is providing children the … [Read more...] about 10 great nursery rhymes to sing with children
Why mud play should be encouraged
5 reasons why Mud Play is great for children's development Allowing children to play with mud is more common now in early year’s settings. Previously many people were reluctant to let children play in mud, however people views have changed over time. Mud play is now recognised as a source of learning as there are vast learning opportunities … [Read more...] about Why mud play should be encouraged