We often get asked this question “What are the best attention-boosting tricks and tools for keeping 3- to 5-year-olds with ADHD engaged?” Reframing Focus: When Movement is the Solution, Not the Problem What if we’ve been approaching this all wrong? Instead of asking how to improve attention in energetic preschoolers, ADHD diagnosis or not, let’s … Read more
Understanding and Nurturing Autistic Play in Early Years Settings: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) teachers play a crucial role in shaping the developmental experiences of young children. Recent research has shed light on the unique aspects of autistic play, providing valuable insights that can help us create more inclusive and supportive environments for autistic children … Read more
Circle Time: Nurturing Young Minds Through Inclusive Group Learning In many early years settings, circle time is a cornerstone of early childhood education. This dedicated period brings children together, it is designed to create a sense of community, enhance social skills, and provide a platform for structured learning experiences. We’ll examine the benefits, challenges, and … Read more
A Guide to Teaching Phonics to Preschoolers How to teach phonics to preschoolers builds on our very popular Inclusive Phonics post from a couple of years ago. Phonics and decoding are foundational skills in early literacy. Phonics involves associating sounds with letters or groups of letters, while decoding is the ability to apply this knowledge … Read more
Engaging toddlers in group games is not only fun, but it also promotes social interaction, cooperation, and physical activity. Introducing toddlers to indoor and outdoor games is a wonderful way for the children to experience genuine joy in learning. These games encourage children to develop essential skills while having loads of fun. Below, you will … Read more
Developmental Delay: Early Detection and Intervention Child development proceeds rapidly in the first few years of life as critical cognitive, language and motor skills emerge. As such, the early years represent a crucial period for the detection and mitigation of potential developmental delay. Extensive research has shown that the earlier interventions can begin for children … Read more
What is Preschool? Explaining Early Childhood Education “What is preschool?” Many parents ask this question as they begin exploring early education options for their child. A preschool is a structured learning environment designed for children aged 3 to 5, helping them develop essential academic, social, and emotional skills before starting formal schooling. /you know what? … Read more
Finger Painting: A Fun and Educational Activity Finger painting is such a fun, messy activity for Children. I love seeing my little one explore colours and textures through this process. Not only is it entertaining, but finger painting also provides several educational benefits. It is mentioned in the EYFS Development Matters Curriculum Guidance from the … Read more
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