10 simple ways to create dens for children All children love hiding in dens and waiting for someone to come find them. Why not create this fun experience in your under 2's room. Creating dens is not only a fun experience for children it also covers many learning aspects. You may have children in your under twos room that love crawling … [Read more...] about Creating dens in your under 2’s room
Enabling Environment
Introducing props into song time
How to create an engaging song time for children Have you ever wondered why children begin to start fidgeting during song time or lose attention quite quickly? Yes there age may be a contributing factor but why not use props to engage them. Using a wide range of props and resources can keep children's attention. The children will be more focused … [Read more...] about Introducing props into song time
Extending role play to the outdoors
4 Great ways to help extend role play outdoors Outdoor provision is important in children's development allowing them to use their whole body to explore their natural surroundings. Role play activities are usually offered inside with home corners and dressing up clothes but how can this be extended to the outside environment? Open Ended … [Read more...] about Extending role play to the outdoors
The benefits of Free Flow Play
Why free flow helps children's development Many nurseries today offer free flow; this allows children to independently choose to move between the different environments. For some settings free flow can pose challenges as they may be based upstairs and have to find ways of accessing the outdoors, whereas settings based on one level have more … [Read more...] about The benefits of Free Flow Play
Using ICT Digital cameras in Early Years Settings
Ideas on using ICT digital cameras with children Using digital cameras is a great way for children to capture those special moments and be at the centre of their learning. All children love looking back on photos of themselves. It is also a great way to develop those language skills by holding conversations about the photos. As ICT is a part of … [Read more...] about Using ICT Digital cameras in Early Years Settings
Activities to carry out in your Sensory Room
Inspiration on activities for your Sensory Room Thinking of activities to offer in your sensory room can be quite easy. A sensory room is a room designed to develop children's senses, this is achieved through lighting, music, and objects. A sensory room can also be used to help children with limited communication skills. Here are a few ideas of … [Read more...] about Activities to carry out in your Sensory Room
Ideas on how to make a sensory room
Top tips on creating a sensory room When it comes to deciding on how best to create a this room, there are many things to consider during this process. Here we will discuss some pointers that will help you in your planning process, Who will use the room? It is important to discuss with your team on who will use the room, what the ages of … [Read more...] about Ideas on how to make a sensory room
Why create a sensory room in your nursery
Benefits of having a sensory Room Many people think you have to have a large area and lots of resources to create a sensory room, when it fact this isn't true. Sensory Rooms can be created on a budget and using very little space. Sensory rooms are all about offering children rich and varied experiences which will enable children to use their … [Read more...] about Why create a sensory room in your nursery
Sharing early years best practice
Interactive approach to sharing early years best practice All early years settings who want to strive to be outstanding will know the importance of developing and sharing early years best practice. An effective way to do this is during a monthly practitioner workshop. If you have read our previous articles on continuous provision and would now … [Read more...] about Sharing early years best practice
The adults role in enhancing continuous provision
How can adults enhance the early years continuous provision? As we have explored in previous articles the benefits to creating a more effective continuous provision environment in the early years are vast. Now you have taken a continuous provision approach to your early years environment you may be wondering what the adults role is and how to plan … [Read more...] about The adults role in enhancing continuous provision