Way back when I was in training I don’t ever recall any sessions about setting up a classroom. I think it pretty much came down to the school you ended up in and what you inherited from the teacher before. The same goes for creating the right kind of atmosphere in the classroom. We all […]
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Enabling Environments and the Child-Centred Approach – Historical Research One of our most popular blog posts is The Value of Child-Centred Learning for your Early Years Setting and this post is a continuation of that post. Research into the child-centred approach and the impact of the learning environment on development has been going on for many
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^^ Is often one thing you’ll hear parents say. They aren’t trying to put their children off, but the opposite and they don’t want their fear of numbers as a child to be replicated in their own children. Luckily for all the parents, their children have YOU!…. Ta Dah! And this is where we come
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So Christmas is about treats, right? Well…. yes, but chocolate before breakfast every day from December 1st right up until Christmas Day? Where they’ll then be numerous sweet options in huge tins that would normally last you a year but we end up consuming on one day! Therefore to keep parents (and dentists!) happy we’ve
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Remember that lovely summer break with long sunny days, lie-ins & grown-up conversation….?? Yes we know it does feel like a zillion years ago but it really wasn’t that long since the summer. Well, before we all get geared up for the big C, we’ve an absolutely wonderful time of year to enjoy. Imagine this…crunchy
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We all know junk modelling is exciting and creative. It enables children to use their imagination in ways other more structured learning doesn’t. But…would you agree with us when we say ‘please not another cereal box creation’!? We’ve seen a million robots and spaceships. Now we’re crying out for something, shall we say, more
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Lying on the floor under the desk and drawing a picture on the paper stuck to the underside of the table or…sat at a chair drawing on top of the desk? Well I’d bet money that every child would choose the lying on the floor option! When else do they get a chance to
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Small children learn through play. When you’re in an early years setting, it’s clear to see the discoveries and the breakthroughs children make when they’re having fun. As such, a child-centred approach can work extremely well for under-fives. This style of learning involves putting the child at the centre of their learning. In practice, this
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The ability to read and write is a fundamental skill that is used throughout life. From reading for pleasure to self-education, to writing to express your thoughts, ideas and feelings. These core literacy skills allow us to make sense of the world through language. As with many skills, early years settings can play a significant
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Research shows that children are spending less time outside, discovering the natural world. It’s a shame, but the popularity of computer games, all day kids’ television and a fear of child abduction have shrunk the amount of time that children play outside . . . This trend is a problem. Not only are children at
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