Early Years Foundation Stage – National Curriculum

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Developing enthusiasm

What is the single most effective way of helping children develop appropriate self-confidence and enthusiasm? Many children – perhaps most children – have a natural affinity with the concept of drama. The notion that they can become someone else, or exist in another reality, without having the responsibilities that come Read more…

By Richard, 8 months ago

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Speaking and Listening Activities for the Early Years

When children learn to express themselves clearly and to listen to others, they benefit from improved social skills and greater self-confidence. Not only do children’s speaking and listening skills differ tremendously when they start preschool, but children also develop these skills at differing rates. Fortunately, preschool provides an opportunity to Read more…

By Richard, 1 year ago

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“Can you see the wind?”

Free worksheet series from Brilliant Publications On a windy day go outside with the children and watch streamers blowing. Ask the children whether they can see and feel the effects of the wind on their faces and clothes. Watch the trees and plants move in the wind. This is just one Read more…

By Richard, 2 years ago

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Free Speaking and Listening resources

Free: speaking and listening resources for Early Years And before we go any further may I stress that the resources we are offering are completely free of charge. There is no trickery; no requirement to buy or anything like that. Our aim is simply to show you what is contained Read more…

By Richard, 2 years ago

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Practical Foundation Stage science and technology

What is the simplest way of organising and undertaking regular practical science and technology at Foundation Stage? The answer must be to have available a multiplicity of activities in which the children can participate. For it is only through participating in science and technology, while being guided by adults, that Read more…

By Richard, 2 years ago

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It’s springtime – gardening activities are a great teaching resource

Gardening – Activities for 3 to 5 year olds For example, ask the children to fill several plant pots with potting compost and plant seeds or cuttings. Water them and place transparent, colourless plastic bottles which you have cut in half over some of the pots to form mini greenhouses. Read more…

By Richard, 2 years ago

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Free Speaking and Listening activities linked to the Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundation Stage

Speaking and listening are skills that we often take for granted, and yet it can take us years to grasp them and even longer to really master them. However, it is only when these skills have been gained at a basic level that one can begin to fine-tune them. Which Read more…

By Richard, 3 years ago