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    Using "The Gruffalo" as a Focus for Activities

    by Juliet Mickelburgh on

    This is the first in a series of planning ideas using a big book as the starting point.
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    Using 'Owl Babies' by Martin Waddell & Patrick Benson as a focus for a…

    by Juliet Mickelburgh on

    This is a lovely book to focus on when children are starting school or nursery or with a new childminder. There are lots of opportunities to talk about how we feel when the people we love leave, and how we feel when they come back again. Children can…
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    Using "The Dog Who Could Dig", by Jonathan Long and Korky Paul, as a …

    by Juliet Mickelburgh on

    This is a great book for looking at things under the ground. The children's interests might take you down a number of different avenues - buried treasure, tunnels, animals that burrow or people who work underground. The story lends itself to lots of …
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    Characteristics of Effective Learning: Active Learning in Action

    by Ruksana Mohammed on

    This article is the second in our series on the Characteristics of Effective Learning, following on from Play and Exploration in Action which was published on the FSFin July 2013. Please refer to the article for the summary of the characteristics as …
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    Beginning with Books

    by Juliet Mickelburgh on

    This article introduces a new series of planning ideas that use a big book as the starting point for a variety of experiences within the Areas of Learning and Development. 'Beginning with Books' examines early reading skills and attitudes towards how…
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    The antidote to Early Years Childcare: Weather

    by Dee Hayday on

    There's no such thing as bad weather - only inappropriate clothing. Hmmm - not according to Dee Hayday!
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    Grey Hair!

    by Dee Hayday on

    The uniquely traumatising effects of taking young children out on school trips!
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    Inclusion in the Early Years Foundation Stage

    by Jonathan Glazzard on

    The principle of inclusive education has dominated educational policy for nearly two decades and under the previous Labour administration inclusion was a key policy imperative. It was embedded within the Every Child Matters agenda (HMSO, 2003) and is…
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    Learning about Shape and Space

    by Helen Edwards on

    The perceived need to demonstrate children's development in the Early Years can put pressure on practitioners to move to formal methods of education too quickly. This article explains how learning can be achieved and recorded instead through practica…
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    Play and Exploration

    by Martine Horvath on

    The importance of play and of practitioners who are "playful"
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    EYFS Survey

    by Stephen Edwards on

    The FSF asked members (and visitors) to fill out a questionnaire on the EYFS in the autumn of 2010. This is a summary and the raw results of that survey.
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    The Dead Hamster

    by Dee Hayday on

    The dangers of keeping pets in early years settings are covered here in another light hearted article by Dee. Animal lovers may like to ensure they're feeling strong before reading this...
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    Friday Afternoons!

    by Dee Hayday on

    The alignment of the planets in catastrophic formation every Friday Afternoon exercises Dee Hayday - especially for those who work in Foundation Units...
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    Motivational Planning- a retrospective discussion

    by Sue Ridgway on

    Sue Ridgway takes us back to 2006, when her setting decided to discard a topic-based approach in favour of developing children's skills through following their interests. In this new article, she describes the impact this change has had on her provis…
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    Positive Behaviour Management in Early Years Settings

    by Sue Cowley on

    Sue Cowley discusses the reasons why some children might have behavioural difficulties and how you, as a practitioner, can help those children overcome them through positive strategies and encouraging empathy.
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    Men in Early Childhood Education: Why we are where we are- perhaps?

    by Richard Harty on

    Richard Harty outlines the current issues concerning men in the early years workforce and describes the outcome of the first "Men in Early Childhood" summit in New Zealand.
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    Building an accurate picture: Evidencing the Early Years Foundation St…

    by Kate Cahill on

    Q: How much evidence do I need? It’s a perennial question and one that is asked on an almost daily basis as moderation visits are underway.Assessment in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFSP) is based very firmly on the use of observation. Watching…
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    Invincible or Invisible Dads

    by Martine Horvath on

    Promoting positive partnerships with parents, with fathers particularly in mind.
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    Aspects of Art: Painting

    by Juliet Mickelburgh on

    Paint is such a versatile and energetic medium for children to explore. It can be thick or runny, pale or bright. It can be layered up with other things and it can be dabbed, spread, brushed, flicked or squelched. This article is the third in a serie…
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    Sick Note!

    by Dee Hayday on

    On children's tendency to forgo the social niceties when being sick. The usual Dee Hayday health warning is accompanied by a 'sensitive stomach' alert...
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    The Practitioner as an Explorer: Effective Observation Techniques

    by Karen James and Jo Kavakeb on

    Observation is at the heart of effective provision, and it ensures that we keep the child at the centre of our practice. This article discusses various tools and techniques practitioners need to carry out effective observation and to support learning…
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    Thinking Creatively about Creative Development

    by Martine Horvath on

    Martine Horvath's belief that all children are born creative is one that many practitioners share. In this article she describes what creativity means in the early years and how we can support this crucial area of learning and development.
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    The Fish Who Could Wish: using a storybook for activities

    by Martine Horvath on

    Martine Horvath suggests some lively activities based around the very popular storybook.
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    Feeling positively positive about the revised Early Years Foundation S…

    by Martine Horvath on

    Martine Horvath identifies the significant features of the revised EYFS. She states that "It’s important to stress right from the very beginning that all our energies should be channelled into celebrating the positives, continuing to be the confident…
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    Positive Relationships

    by Martine Horvath on

    Martine Horvath discusses critical aspects of positive relationships and how to promote them in your setting.
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