EYFS Interview Questions The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) staff play a crucial role in the development of children in their formative years. As such, the recruitment process for these positions is thorough and seeks to gauge both the professional competency and personal attributes of candidates. If you’re preparing for an EYFS interview in the …
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How To Answer: What qualities can you bring to our nursery? Working in an early childhood education setting like a nursery school requires a specific set of skills and qualities tailored to engaging with and educating young learners. During a nursery assistant interview, candidates will likely be asked some version of “What qualities can you …
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STEM-based provocations for early years settings A provocation in the classroom is something that stimulates a response or action. It is based on children’s interests and curiosity. We love play based learning and storytelling on this site and STEAM based provocations seemed like a fantastic next step. A Sensory lesson plan for exploring The Three …
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Jingle All the Way to a Christmas Word Wall The holiday season provides a fun opportunity for young learners to build their vocabulary through exposure to festive new words. There are so many joyful activities centring around the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of Christmas time. Why not capitalise on this natural excitement to expand …
Introduction to Finger Gym Teaching students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) requires a unique set of skills, patience, and a toolbox of innovative teaching strategies. One of the strategies that has gained popularity in recent years is ‘Finger Gym’. This article explores the concept of Finger Gym, how it can be incorporated into your classroom, …
Hands-On Teaching Activities When You Need A Calm Classroom Calming Activities for the Classroom: The After Lunch Energy Slump After a long morning afternoons can be challenging for young children and those with special needs. I distinctly remember the stress of trying to stay awake in maths after lunch. Tiredness and stress have built up, …
Learning Outdoors Ever felt like your lessons are simply not engaging enough for your students? We understand how frustrating this can be, having gone through the same thing ourselves. Fact is, research shows that outdoor learning can significantly boost student engagement and concentration. This article provides you with practical steps to incorporate outdoor learning into …
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Inclusive Windy Day Activities For EYFS and SEN Don’t let the wind keep your children inside. If you are wondering what to do on a windy day turn it into an opportunity for outdoor learning fun with these 19 windy day activities. These projects will have all your students laughing and learning outdoors even on …
The Educational Benefits of Playing with Dough for SEN and Primary School Children Children love to play with dough. It’s soft, malleable nature invites them to shape, squish, roll, and cut it into countless creations. But beyond the sheer fun of it, playing with dough offers numerous educational benefits, especially for special needs and primary …
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Fun Classroom Games for Primary School Children When looking for engaging games for primary school, it’s important to find activities that entertain young learners while providing educational value. This article outlines quick and easy classroom games to try. In the ideas for games and activities I have tried to link them to learning intentions. No-Prep …
Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain development happens before the age of 5? This striking fact highlights the importance of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) in shaping young minds. It’s time to revolutionise your approach to EYFS teaching, with evidence-based strategies that maximise your young explorers potential. Imagine a classroom where …
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