Whether you can see sun or snow through the window, it’s possible to teach phonics outdoors, giving them a fresh and exciting lift. Mixing a sensory-rich environment into how you teach phonics can help to improve your pupils’ understanding. All literacy skills,...
Using LEGO ® in the classroom isn’t a new idea. But it is a great idea. Building language using LEGO bricks is a fantastic way to engage a class, as well as provide a multi-sensory approach to building literacy skills. Using either LEGO or Duplo, you can easily create...
Effective early years Numicon activities Sheila O’Reilly shares with us her favourite Numicon activities for preschool and beyond, as well as explaining why they can be effective. My name is Sheila and I’m a primary school teacher with twenty years’ experience. I also...
Messy maths mud kitchen play ideas Children love messy play and with the right invitation and well thought out activity, children will have the opportunity to learn, discover and take part in fun activities, in an environment designed with the EYFS in mind. Mud...
7 outdoor summer activities for kids There’s no denying the benefits of outdoor play, and with the summer here, we’ve put together 7 fun, low cost summer outdoor activities perfect for kids. Each idea will require different skills, with different areas of learning...
