Observation, Assessment and Planning

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   Topic planning

   May 27, 2013 by AnonyMouse_13401

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   Has anybody got any views on planning by topic at the beginning of the year. My school wants me to do this and then plan from a book a week. Where has this come from? I find it really restrictive.

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_9475, June 22, 2013

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   can copy some letters - advice

   June 20, 2013 by Guest

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   another development matters query - it's physical development - moving and handling can copy some letters e.g. letters from their name what are you expecting? - it's obviously about fine motor and the having the control to copy letters, but recognisable letters is in 40-60, as is beginnings of correct formation

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 21, 2013
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   children writing their names

   June 17, 2013 by Guest

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   Hi all Could you please let me know how you encourage/teach children to write their names? Do you ever use dots or tracing paper? Thank you

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_39602, June 21, 2013

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   really need some advice please

   June 19, 2013 by AnonyMouse_2821

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   Please could you tell me if there is a condition where children find it hard to remember information

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_9650, June 20, 2013

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   expressive art and design advice please

   June 19, 2013 by Guest

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   someone suggested a development matters advice area on this site and here's another one!! what would you expect to see for these? makes up rhythms taps out simple repeated rhythms not sure what expectation is - simple is a wooly word

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 20, 2013

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   Adult led activities

   June 18, 2013 by AnonyMouse_19536

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   How do you plan for adult led activities? When is this planned for and by whom? Do you ensure it covers all of the areas within the eyfs? Thanks

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_31752, June 19, 2013

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   What does this look like in your setting ... ...

   June 18, 2013 by Guest

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   ... ... and how do you develop this? Extends vocabulary, especially by grouping and naming, exploring the meaning and sounds of new words.

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_30128, June 18, 2013

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   'Talk for Thought' cards

   June 1, 2013 by Guest

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   Someone mentioned 'Talk for Thought' cards on the forum some time ago. I would like to know more about the idea - does anyone use these and, if so, would you be willing to expand a little? x

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 18, 2013
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   Weekly Planning Document

   June 17, 2013 by Guest

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   Hi all, I work at a Nursery from birth to 5 and we are looking into changing our weekly planning document, I was just wandering whether anyone would be able to attach their weekly planning documents or explain what they do to get some ideas. Thanks!

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_14268, June 17, 2013
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    using online assessment

    June 14, 2013 by AnonyMouse_665

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    Apart from prams does anyone use online programs for their assessments etc. Still going round in circles too many bits of paper and time spent writing. Not sure if this will sort out ours problems. Also how do staff do it and when. Buttercup

    

    Last reply by SueFinanceManager, June 17, 2013