The Blog
Thoughts, ideas and reflections on all things Early Years.
From pedagogy and practice to environments, inclusion, provision and the everyday realities of working with young children. Here you will find practical ideas, professional reflections and sometimes a different perspective on the things we do every day.
Helping Children Find Calm and Focus
The one about mindfulness in the Early Years - why and how
The Socials Trap - version 2.0
The one about proceeding with caution when using social media for inspiration - updated version
Evolving Early Years Environments: From Neutral to Modern
The one about how we can modernise our classrooms
A Slow Christmas: Nurturing Wellbeing in the Early Years
The one about how to take back the joy at Christmas
Practical SEND Strategies: Creating Inclusive Learning in the Early Years
The one about how you can support all children in your setting to thrive
Understanding Schemas
The one about schemas - what they are and how to support them
September reflections
The one about the first two weeks back
We can’t make our own playdough anymore?!
The one about not using raw flour and the solutions so you can still make your own playdough
Big Changes to Ofsted Inspections: What You Need to Know
The one about changes to Ofsted judgements
The Socials Trap
The one about proceeding with caution when using social media for inspiration.
Settling In
The one about what to do in the first couple of weeks with your new class
September Transition Timetable
The one about my September Transition Timetable
Top Ten Transition Tips - part II
The one about transition and my top ten tips for the new term - part 2
Upcycled Planters
The one about the upcycled planters I’ve added to the outdoor classroom
Without Words
The one about animation shorts and how I use them in my classroom
Top Ten Transition Tips - part 1
The one about transition and my top ten tips to help everyone involved - part 1
5 minutes
The one about what you can do with your class when you have a spare 5 minutes
How many species of ladybirds are there?
The one about how to bring curiosity into your setting
Sharing is Caring
The one about why I don’t make the children in my class share
Christmas Survival - part II
A 2-part series on ‘surviving’ Christmas - part 2 - 10 top tips