Top tips in using songs to promote Speech and Language Development Singing songs is a firm favourite will all children and adults, but how is this actually benefiting their development? Songs are a great way to promoting children's speech and language development. It can help children who have very little language or those who have English as … [Read more...] about Using songs to promote speech and language development
Learning and Development
Implementing the Integrated Review
Developing a closer relationship with health visiting teams With the implementation of the Integrated Review this will see early years professionals working and building stronger relationships with health visiting teams. As the Integrated Review is looking to incorporate the progress check at two that early years settings complete with the … [Read more...] about Implementing the Integrated Review
Physical Development ideas for under twos
Top advice on how to implement the EYFS 'Prime' area in your under two's room Physical Development is a prime area of development under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It is divided into two areas; Moving and Handling and Health and Self Care. It is important to ensure children's physical development is fully supported and planned for. … [Read more...] about Physical Development ideas for under twos
Observing children’s play
Why observing children's play is important Observations of children's play gives the observer a collection of important information. It provides information about the learner in respect of them as individual. Observations form a part of the EYFS assessment and planning cycle. They are a great tool to use as a basis for reflection. When working … [Read more...] about Observing children’s play
Gender stereotypes in play
Can gender stereotypes interrupt children's curiosity and imagination? Should children be given the freedom to explore their gender role? There is much debate within the Early Years sector on whether children should be encouraged to break out of their gender stereotypes and explore their own identity. Many parents have voiced their opinion on … [Read more...] about Gender stereotypes in play
Why children shouldn’t sit in the W position
How to prevent children sitting in the W position Do you have children in your nursery that sits in the W position? Have you ever wondered how this might be affecting their development? What is the W-Sitting position? The W sitting position is when children will sit with their legs out to the side and will make the shape of a W. … [Read more...] about Why children shouldn’t sit in the W position
How music can boost children’s development
Why music is a great tool to help children's development Music is a great learning tool for children, especially from a young age. Many people forget that listening to music can begin in the womb, playing music to babies who are not yet born can help them later on in life. Being around music is important for children as this can help many … [Read more...] about How music can boost children’s development
Problem solving in Early Years Settings
The role of the practitioner in supporting children's problem solving skills An adult has a crucial role to play in supporting children's problem solving skills, children need to be set challenges and be prompted with questions and suggestions. It is important that adults do not provide children straight away with the answers. Some early years … [Read more...] about Problem solving in Early Years Settings
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
Top tips on storytelling
Try these top tips when reading a story Reading to children of all ages should happen on a daily basis; it is an important element that helps children learn those vital early literacy skills and help develop an interest in reading.Storytelling has been around for many years and all children love a good story. Stories can either be read using a … [Read more...] about Top tips on storytelling