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The antidote to Early Years Childcare: Sand and Water

by Dee Hayday on December 16, 2010

For those of you suffering Dee Hayday withdrawal symptoms, another in the series of alternative views of Foundation Stage Practitioning!

The Antidote to Early Years Childcare: New Ideas!

by Dee Hayday on December 16, 2010

Dee is disrespectful to the Government, Ofsted, colleagues and, well anyone else she can think of in this article - which is accompanied by the usual sense of humour health warning...

Friday Afternoons!

by Dee Hayday on December 16, 2010

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

Grey Hair!

by Dee Hayday on December 16, 2010

The uniquely traumatising effects of taking young children out on school trips!

Parrot Head

by Dee Hayday on December 16, 2010

Dealing with injuries and accidents in the early years, in Dee's usual respectful manner...

Music, Personal, Social and Emotional Development......and You!

by Alison Harmer on December 16, 2010

Alison Harmer explores musical experiences in the early years in relation to Personal, Social and Emotional Development.

Using "You Choose" by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, as a Focus fo…

by Juliet Mickelburgh on December 16, 2010

A new collection of ideas for activities inspired by a children's book. Suggested activities are linked to the Areas of Learning and Development, followed by possible role play areas and displays. There is also a book list with links to other books b…

Positive Behaviour Management in Early Years Settings

by Sue Cowley on December 16, 2010

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.

Using "Dear Zoo" as a Focus for Activities

by Juliet Mickelburgh on December 16, 2010

Here is another collection of planning ideas using a big book as the inspiration for learning. There are suggested activity starting points related to the Areas of Learning and Development, as well as ideas for displays and role play areas. A book li…

Motivational Planning- a retrospective discussion

by Sue Ridgway on December 16, 2010

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…

Signing with Children

by Geraldine Hill on December 16, 2010

In April 2009, Milkshake Montessori Nursery School introduced signing into the setting followingthe "Signing with Babies and Young Children" accredited CPD course. The achievements made by children, parents/carers and early years practitioners have b…

Using "Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs" as a Focus for Activitie…

by Juliet Mickelburgh on January 18, 2011

Another collection of planning ideas using a big book as the starting point. Activities are linked to the EYFS Areas of Learning and Development, including suggestions for displays and role play areas.

Men in Early Childhood Education: Why we are where we are- perhaps?

by Richard Harty on January 18, 2011

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.

Storytelling

by Juliet Mickelburgh on January 18, 2011

Following on from Juliet Mickelburgh's articles on promoting reading and using stories to plan stimulating activities, she now turns her attention to how young children can be involved in telling their own stories.

Using "The Gruffalo" as a Focus for Activities

by Juliet Mickelburgh on January 18, 2011

This is the first in a series of planning ideas using a big book as the starting point.

Beginning with Books

by Juliet Mickelburgh on January 18, 2011

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…

In conversation with Ruth Pimentel

by Juliet Mickelburgh on January 18, 2010

Discussing the forthcoming Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the National Director for the Foundation Stage, Ruth Pimentel.

The Snowman Drama

by Jacquie Long on December 14, 2010

Another in our growing series of drama activities - the snowman drama. Especially for January and February!

Enabling Environments

by Martine Horvath on January 21, 2011

How can we ensure that the environments we provide will extend and support children's development and learning?

A Unique Child

by Martine Horvath on January 21, 2011

What does the EYFS mean by the term "a unique child", and how can we support each child's individual development?

Positive Relationships

by Martine Horvath on January 21, 2011

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

Cheerful or Cheerless Childminding in the Face of EYFS Challenges?

by Martine Horvath on January 21, 2011

Advice on how childminders can embrace the EYFS. Don't worry, be happy!

Revisiting Imaginative Play

by Lesley Hendy on November 13, 2010

Imaginative or role play is in danger of being eclipsed by the demands of the EYFS Curriculum. Lesley Hendy invites us to take a fresh look at this important tool in a young child's learning about the world around them.