How Movement Feeds the Brain Across the country, well-meaning grownups are trying to get children to sit still, cross their legs and listen intently to learn. However, any early years educator will tell you this is quite the challenge, why is that you may ask? Once...
The Act of Human Kindness Being kind is an attribute that we all aspire to and a key life skill that is emphasized by both parents and educators when young children are learning to interact with others. Kindness is important for peace and harmony in classrooms (and...
Promoting Early Language with Stories and Books Reading and telling stories to babies (even before they are born) has been proven to have lasting, positive effects on children as they acquire their early language and young brains are developed. From birth, making...
Laying the Groundwork for Early Maths Early math education is vital for a child’s cognitive development, laying the groundwork for future mathematical understanding. Integrating math activities into both classroom and home settings can be engaging and enjoyable....
Home Corner Makeover with Early Years Outdoor The classic ‘home corner’ features in most early years classrooms. In my reception class, it’s the most popular area during continuous provision play and is never empty. In the past, I have swapped the home corner...
