Bridging the gap: literacy in early years Effective early years literacy activities can make a major difference when it comes to bridging the gap between children who are ready for school and those who aren’t. We know that the development of young children can depend...
Teaching kids to code, especially through cross-curricular lessons could seem like quite an ask. But coding robots offer many opportunities for covering the maths curriculum in your classroom, whilst equipping your pupils with basic coding skills. Whilst they may...
Outdoor role play: benefits and ideas Outdoor role play, and role play in early years settings in general are crucial for igniting a child’s imagination and developing life skills. Children love role play, and it often gives them skills which help them in everyday...
Enrich your outdoor messy play Children love messy play activities. These easy recipes for slime and mud play will result in hours of fun outdoors. Taking learning outdoors shouldn’t just be a case of half an hour of outdoor play or story time in the sunshine. The...
Maths Mastery in early years We all know that maths mastery is a vital part of the early years curriculum and should hold an everyday presence in our settings. This can be a daunting thought for many practitioners, who worry about how to incorporate mathematical...
