Top tips for planning with mixed aged groups Planning for a mixed aged group can be difficult with such varying ages, stages and abilities. However regardless of the age of the child each learning journey should be individual to each child. To help with this from of planning practitioners may
The benefits of getting involved in the community A large part of childhood is exploring and understanding the world around them and within the EYFS there is an area which concentrates on this. There is a lot children can when given the opportunity to get involved in the local community.
What is a communication friendly environment? When working in an early years setting it is a very common to think that everywhere should be filled with bright colours, hanging materials, 3D displays, print, text, images, posters and media. Also many practitioner fill silence by having a variety of music playing
Maths in the outdoors Maths is a subject that some of us find challenging, and it will not be every child’s favourite subject or strong area. How can practitioners make it a fun learning experience for all? Any subject can be taken outside and adapted to a new environment. Taking
Why change your early years book area? Continuous provision in your book area can have a massive impact on your early years environment and it can immediately create a space where children can truly engage with the resources around them. When considering the value your book area gives to your children you may
Should early years practitioners be incorporating routines into the nursery day? There is often debate among early years practitioners about having set routines in place, with many settings choosing a more relaxed free flow approach to the day. Routines should vary depending on the age of the children you work
How to make your circle time more engaging and fun Circle time in the early years begins very early on, with the outcomes and expectations for circle time increasing as the children get older. Circle time is very beneficial in preparing children for the day and for the school routine
Part 4-The importance of creating continuous provision outdoors in early years Continuous provision enables a multitude of learning and development from children of all ages, if you are unsure how to create continuous provision with your age range, click here for some easy to follow advice. Continuous provision as discussed in previous
Why take mathematics outdoors in the early years? Mathematics in the early years should be a fun and exciting time where children can explore, actively learn and critically think. There is often a lot of stigma attached to maths with parents and early years practitioners often having negative experiences with mathematics
Can everyone in early years create continuous provision? If continuous provision is a new concept to you, read our part one guide here to find out more about the benefits of continuous provision in the early years. Continuous provision can be created across the early years regardless of whether you work
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