Is the ‘Curiosity Approach’ for Reception and Y...
My own pedagogy aligns very closely to the Curiosity Approach and has done for decades. In fact none of it is new. I have always observed that children play much...
Is the ‘Curiosity Approach’ for Reception and Y...
My own pedagogy aligns very closely to the Curiosity Approach and has done for decades. In fact none of it is new. I have always observed that children play much...
A Parent's Guide to Buying Christmas Presents
What shall I buy the kids for Christmas? I’m sure your children will have some very definite ideas about what they want for Christmas if they are old enough to...
A Parent's Guide to Buying Christmas Presents
What shall I buy the kids for Christmas? I’m sure your children will have some very definite ideas about what they want for Christmas if they are old enough to...
Buttons
Inside my Grandma’s button tin, there was so much treasure. Old ointment tins, bits of lace, old bodkins and all sorts of buttons to handle and categorise as favourites or...
Buttons
Inside my Grandma’s button tin, there was so much treasure. Old ointment tins, bits of lace, old bodkins and all sorts of buttons to handle and categorise as favourites or...
Displaying Children’s Work
I suppose I am very old fashioned about displaying children’s work. When I was at college, at good ole’ Bishop Grot, we had workshops on triple mounting, they measured our...
Displaying Children’s Work
I suppose I am very old fashioned about displaying children’s work. When I was at college, at good ole’ Bishop Grot, we had workshops on triple mounting, they measured our...
Why do we have 2 clocks in our classroom?
As you can see, we have both analogue and digital clocks, side by side in our classroom environment. Children actually find it easier to first tell the time, (other than...
Why do we have 2 clocks in our classroom?
As you can see, we have both analogue and digital clocks, side by side in our classroom environment. Children actually find it easier to first tell the time, (other than...
Are you familiar with the NCETM?
The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics is probably the best website you can possibly find to support you as a parent or practitioner when it comes...
Are you familiar with the NCETM?
The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics is probably the best website you can possibly find to support you as a parent or practitioner when it comes...
Twig Displays!
Lots of people love our wall of beautiful paintings and charcoal pictures of Arctic Creatures hung on birch twigs. Here are some close up shots to show you how we...
Twig Displays!
Lots of people love our wall of beautiful paintings and charcoal pictures of Arctic Creatures hung on birch twigs. Here are some close up shots to show you how we...
Children's patterning: a window into their math...
A pattern is a thing of beauty; a creation, born from imagination... far more, of course, than a mere mathematical assessment devise! As a child I loved to make patterns,...
Children's patterning: a window into their math...
A pattern is a thing of beauty; a creation, born from imagination... far more, of course, than a mere mathematical assessment devise! As a child I loved to make patterns,...
Independence is key but it takes work!
I spent time with my 17 year old daughter, Lyddie, today, teaching her how to decorate. We had a great time together, choosing colours, shopping for what she needed, teaching...
Independence is key but it takes work!
I spent time with my 17 year old daughter, Lyddie, today, teaching her how to decorate. We had a great time together, choosing colours, shopping for what she needed, teaching...
Legends and Yarns, our new Hooks into Writing E...
We are so excited that we are ready to share our exhibition with you. We have over 25 exhibits to support practitioners to make writing enticing. Make sure you...
Legends and Yarns, our new Hooks into Writing E...
We are so excited that we are ready to share our exhibition with you. We have over 25 exhibits to support practitioners to make writing enticing. Make sure you...
Sponsored Training on Literacy
I am being sponsored by Provident Financial Group to deliver training on Literacy in Bradford, exclusively for Bradford Schools. On 9th January 2018, 9.30 - 3.30 I will be training...
Sponsored Training on Literacy
I am being sponsored by Provident Financial Group to deliver training on Literacy in Bradford, exclusively for Bradford Schools. On 9th January 2018, 9.30 - 3.30 I will be training...
Ice Princess
Pretty in cool ice blue, she could be useful as , the ice princess in The Lion, the witch and the Wardrobe
Ice Princess
Pretty in cool ice blue, she could be useful as , the ice princess in The Lion, the witch and the Wardrobe
Training for Success
At this time of the academic year, never under estimate the significance and importance of training children. By training them to tidy and clean up to the highest expectations, you...
Training for Success
At this time of the academic year, never under estimate the significance and importance of training children. By training them to tidy and clean up to the highest expectations, you...
Children making their own dough – I dare you!
It has become a trend in some schools for children to have the means to make their own play dough, which in theory is a lovely idea. Children have a...
Children making their own dough – I dare you!
It has become a trend in some schools for children to have the means to make their own play dough, which in theory is a lovely idea. Children have a...
Should we always have a home corner in Reception?
Some children thrive on domestic play and it tells us a lot about them. Most children, however, also benefit from other scenarios such as role play Shops, Offices, Vets, Post...
Should we always have a home corner in Reception?
Some children thrive on domestic play and it tells us a lot about them. Most children, however, also benefit from other scenarios such as role play Shops, Offices, Vets, Post...
Reciprocal Reading Video
What is Reciprocal Reading and how does it impact children? The video is in 3 parts. The individual sections start at the timings shown below: 00.0 General Introduction 02.46 ...
Reciprocal Reading Video
What is Reciprocal Reading and how does it impact children? The video is in 3 parts. The individual sections start at the timings shown below: 00.0 General Introduction 02.46 ...
Share Books Well- A Short Film for Parents
A short film for parents on how to share books well and supporting your child as they learn to read.
Share Books Well- A Short Film for Parents
A short film for parents on how to share books well and supporting your child as they learn to read.
All Creatures Great and Small (Reception)
This is part of a set of FREE topic based resources that have been produced in response to requests for creative ideas to support teachers’ delivery of topics. For a...
All Creatures Great and Small (Reception)
This is part of a set of FREE topic based resources that have been produced in response to requests for creative ideas to support teachers’ delivery of topics. For a...
Me, My School & I - Topic Plan (Reception)
This is part of a set of FREE topic based resources that have been produced in response to requests for creative ideas to support teachers’ delivery of topics. For a...
Me, My School & I - Topic Plan (Reception)
This is part of a set of FREE topic based resources that have been produced in response to requests for creative ideas to support teachers’ delivery of topics. For a...
How to Use our FREE Topic Plans
We have created a set of FREE topic-based resources for Early Years and Year 1 teachers thanks to the sponsorship of Vanquis Bank. We have tried to come up with...
How to Use our FREE Topic Plans
We have created a set of FREE topic-based resources for Early Years and Year 1 teachers thanks to the sponsorship of Vanquis Bank. We have tried to come up with...
Farm Topic Plan (Year 1)
This is part of a set of FREE topic based resources that have been produced in response to requests for creative ideas to support teachers’ delivery of topics. For a...
Farm Topic Plan (Year 1)
This is part of a set of FREE topic based resources that have been produced in response to requests for creative ideas to support teachers’ delivery of topics. For a...
Growing Topic Plan (Reception)
This is part of a set of FREE topic based resources that have been produced in response to requests for creative ideas to support teachers’ delivery of topics. For a...
Growing Topic Plan (Reception)
This is part of a set of FREE topic based resources that have been produced in response to requests for creative ideas to support teachers’ delivery of topics. For a...
Seaside & Pirates Topic Plan (Year 1)
This is part of a set of FREE topic based resources that have been produced in response to requests for creative ideas to support teachers’ delivery of topics. For a...
Seaside & Pirates Topic Plan (Year 1)
This is part of a set of FREE topic based resources that have been produced in response to requests for creative ideas to support teachers’ delivery of topics. For a...
Science and Technology in Early Years Continuou...
How do you spot when quality teaching and learning is occurring in Continuous Provision? • How should adults respond to children when they are learning in provision? • Why is...
Science and Technology in Early Years Continuou...
How do you spot when quality teaching and learning is occurring in Continuous Provision? • How should adults respond to children when they are learning in provision? • Why is...