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three paper blue tits hanging from branches
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Paper bird crafts for preschoolers
Now you can make your paper blue tit or robin! The following craft project is perfect for preschool children with a little support from the adults in the room.
Emma Pinnock at the Day of Play in Birmingham 2024
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When do we stop playing?
We often imagine play happens in a place of security and comfort. But for some children play involves risk. How does the concept of play change as we age?
Ben Kingston-Hughes at the Day of Play in Birmingham 2024
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Why do children skip?
You won’t find it in the statutory framework of the EYFS, but joy affects how well children learn, and we’re constantly looking for it in our settings. If they aren’t detecting fun, they’ll do whatever it takes to find it. So where does…
Cheryl Warren at the Day of Play in Birmingham 2024
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How do children with autism play?
Ready to redefine play? Some children don’t follow the convention. Their responses mystify and confound us. But there are other brilliantly unique approaches to play.
Alice Sharp at the Day of Play in Birmingham 2024
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Can educators compete with the virtual world?
Who needs a curriculum? Nothing disseminates learning better than a passionate educator. But this year’s teachers have an extra challenge: by the age of five the Alpha generation has spent more time in the virtual world than in the real…
Dr Andy Cope at the Day of Play in Birmingham 2024
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How to improve staff morale between the holidays
Most educators feel burnout sometimes. Psychologist Andy Cope has some great input on how to deal with it.
An early years setting for children aged three to five
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The flexibility of Roomscapes in your 3-5s room
Roomscapes act like a gentle third teacher, directing traffic and keeping your room calm and productive.
A nursery teacher is talking with a small child
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Communicating effectively with children
How can we communicate effectively with children – especially during transitions and busy group times?
A baby room in an early years setting equipped with Roomscapes flexible furniture
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The flexibility of Roomscapes in the baby room
Babies are determined athletes. Roomscapes is an environment that can keep up with them.
Finished cling film painting
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Cling film painting
Try this great process art activity creating unique and beautiful designs using paint and cling film.
A teacher and three children experiment with dough on a discovery tray
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Enhancing child development across the EYFS with the Activity tray-table
Adam Marycz demonstrates how the Activity tray-table, paired with play-dough, can engagingly address every aspect of the EYFS. And if play-dough isn’t your preference, envision the process with a myriad of other materials!
A teacher and a child with SEND do a sensory play activity on a discovery tray table
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Fostering inclusion with the Activity tray-table
Explore the Activity tray-table, a subtle yet powerful SEND tool that allows children with different abilities to engage fully with the curriculum.