Get baking!
Prepare for Easter by involving children in some simple baking activities that will also develop their maths and literacy skills.
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‘Keeping quality of learning centre stage’
Dr Eunice Lumsden, head of Early Years at the University of Northampton, explains how clear communication, human compassion, empathy and speaking to people in person rather than by email, has taken on new importance in the virtual world in which we find ourselves.
Celebrate National Pet Month and help children to understand the importance of responsible pet ownership
National Pet Month is all about raising awareness of responsible pet ownership through education, celebrating the benefits of pets and encouraging fundraising for the nation’s needy pets.
Tips for managing money if you have been furloughed
Many nurseries are now taking advantage of the Government’s scheme to protect cash and ensure the longevity of their business until social distancing restrictions can be lifted. Tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg has advice on how furloughed employees can make their money work best for them.
Consider the adult’s role in play
Revisit the centrality of play in children’s learning and development by reflecting on the influence of the adult role and how it might support children’s creative preferences.
Focus: Grasping the dynamics of creative play
Lorna Arnott and Pauline Duncan urge us to see play as a ‘multi-faceted, dynamic endeavour, which evolves alongside society, thinking and cultures’. Their fascinating research suggests ways practitioners can support creative play in the setting, within a vibrant pedagogical culture.
Do your bit to raise awareness of autism
The National Autistic Society is marking World Autism Awareness Week with free learning resources and ideas for fundraising activities from home.
New coaching programme designed to boost early years leadership
How an internal coaching programme has helped a nursery manager to connect more with colleagues and develop the knowledge and skills to successfully coach others.
Your guide to primary cross curricular online resources
Families may be confined to their homes due to the coronavirus, but children can still learn through online resources. Here’s a handy guide to some of the best primary resources available.
EYFS reforms: Our ‘non negotiables’
Di Chilvers invites practitioners to reflect on what really matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage and emphasises that the essentials of existing best practice must be retained in the face of change.
Things to do on a rainy afternoon
A rainy day in doors doesn’t have to mean a day stuck in front of the TV or computer. There are lots of activities to keep children occupied – and still learning. Painting, baking, and other arts and crafts are just some of the great ways to boost their creativity. Here are some activities that are perfect for wet weather days.
Practical Pre-School Books: Ideas to use at home
Find out how the team at Practical Pre-School Books, part of the same publisher as EYE, is staying close to all its practitioners, parents and carers at this challenging time.
Wash, wash, your hands!
The coronavirus has highlighted the importance of washing our hands to help prevent illness. Here are some activities linked to the EYFS which will inform children about why it is essential to regularly wash their hands, giving them the skills to do this effectively.