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Hi Sue R, I've just read your article and just wanted to say how fantastic it is. It made things a lot clearer for me and has given me plenty to think about! Karrie
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Clemmie's Column
by Guest- 10 replies
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I have just discovered Clemmie's Column and reading the first couple of instalments reminded me of all those little things that my daughter did, which were actually really big things! I can totally sympathise with the hair pulling thing. My daughter is 2 now and still enjoys yanking handfuls of Mummy's hair... Looking forward to reading how little Clemmie gets on! Clare
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Easing Transitions In Education
by Guest Wolfie- 9 replies
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I wonder if anyone can help me! I've got a document in front of me all about how to make transitions in education, e.g. home to first setting, first setting to reception, reception to year one, easier for the child and family. I was given it at a recent Early Years Conference but there's no reference on it to tell me where it's from! It's in a table format and goes through social and personal, curricular, pedagogic and adminstrative points to consider, linking it the Every Child Matters and giving examples of essential, extending and exemplary practice when easing the transitions. It's very good! I need to know where it comes from because I'm going to give i…
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Motor Control
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All well and truly into the new term now?!? Does anyone know of a book containing ideas to develop gross/fine motor control - I seem to know 'bits and bats' of ideas and would like to see a progression, if available. Thanks, Jenni
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Reception Name Writing
by Guest- 21 replies
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Hi all, I'm stressed at seeing my children who can't hold a pencil properly. Lots of children coming up from nursery have poor pencil control and can't even trace their names. Is anybody else having this kind of problem? Are your children writing their names yet and what kind of activities are you providing? Flowerxxxxx
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I found this visitors article while having a day on the computer. I found it so interesting I thought I'd bring to everyones attention. If you scroll to the bottom of the page you can link to the project web site or you can click here. Happy reading
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Hi everyone, After searching the web for ages, I have still failed to find suitable animated images for a powerpoint presentation for a parents meeting. I have found some of children reading a book but still need to find cartoon style/ cute images for the following headings: Writing Personal, Social, Emotional Creative Development Child talking/ C.L.L. Mathematical Development ( numbers?) Knowledge and Understanding of the World I am sick of seeing the Ali MCBeal dancing baby now!!! So hope you can help
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How Do I Do It?
by Guest- 14 replies
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I'm sure I've probably asked this before - but if I have I can't remeber or find the answer . . How do I include a link to a website when replying to a post on here? I've just spent the last 15mins trying to do it and then keep losing my original post reply and have to type it out again .. . . sorry .. . manageds to do the avatar bit - but the hen should be moving . . . .?!
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Have I Done It?
by Guest- 13 replies
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Just thought I'd try a few things Like change of font, itallics, underlining, bold, font size, and even colour . . . WOW (oops, forgot to change colour and font back, sorry - ) Hey might even try to add a link to something Early Years bits and pieces Has this worked???? sorry if this is a really boring post to all you computer literate people out there - but to me it's like passing your driving test. Thanks for putting up with me trying to find my way around.
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New Curriculum
by Guest- 9 replies
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Read on forum yesterday that a new curriculum is being written 0-6yrs by Leslie Stagg to replace BTTM and foundation curriculum but can't find it. Anyone know anymore Net x
