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.
Christmas Survival - The Nativity Edition
A 2-part series on ‘surviving’ Christmas - part 1 - 10 tips on surviving the nativity performance
I can show you the world
The one about narrating the world as a strategy to develop language and communication
Changing Rooms
The one about adapting your classroom to meet the needs of your children
School’s out for Summer
The one for ECTs or teachers starting a new school - part 1 - summer prep
Page 52
The one about the new Reading Framework
The Tyrannosaurus Rex is a carnivore
The one about using proper words with children
Work-Life Balance
The one about work-life balance and finding strategies that work for you
Home Sweet Home
The one about why I provide the children a home corner all year round
N is for Neutral - Don’t Lose Sight
The one about the neutral classroom - part 3 - final thoughts
N is for Neutral - My Journey
The one about the neutral classroom - part 2 - my journey
N is for Neutral
The one about the neutral classroom - part 1 - an introduction
The Wallpaper Effect
The one about classroom displays, pre-set working walls, and being ‘September ready’
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
The one showing you how to use 10 £1 products in 50 different ways
10 things
The one with 10 things you can do while self-isolating, in lock-down, or on school holiday
Eat, sleep, breathe, repeat
The one about where to source items when setting up or re-stocking your loose parts provision
Reduce, reuse, recycle
The one about up-cycling, reusing or re-purposing items in order to get the provision you’ve always dreamed of
Risk and Reward
The one about risk-reward benefits, expectations, and real-life experiences
The Power of Loose Parts
The one about loose parts - a basic introduction
Early Years on a Shoestring
The one about Early Years on a Shoestring - an introduction