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Child lying on the floor reading a book
Article
Fabulous phonics?
From early childhood, I have loved stories, rhymes, and songs. I was encouraged to draw, sing, read, and write, so these two ideas were forever linked in my mind and my classroom.
boy leaning down to talk with another boy
Article
Supporting and promoting effective communication within the early years
Communication underpins all areas of learning and development, so young children must be supported from the earliest point possible to learn how to communicate effectively.
Children at Sheringham nursery school
Video
Improving communication and language
Could you improve early language development by reshuffling furniture in your classroom?
Children at Sheringham nursery school
Case study
Improving communication and language
Could you improve early language development by reshuffling furniture in your classroom?
banner teacher talking with child
Article
Everyone needs attention
What if we look past children's clamourings for attention and thought, and see that this child is looking for relationship?
Banner, girl finger painting on easel
Article
Experiencing Art
Art needs to be open-ended and part of a play-based curriculum. Dictated art changes a creative child into a compliant child.
Nursery teacher talking with a child
Article
Oral language: the foundation of literacy
Children first learn to listen, to speak, to sing, to enjoy rhymes, stories, and books before they can read or write. What we often forget is that this foundation in oral language is a critical step in developing literacy.
teacher reading stories to children
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Literacy, learning… and luck
Unless children actually want to read, they’re unlikely to put in that effort. Endless lessons in ‘phonics’ and ‘comprehension’ won’t make them any keener. In fact, the most motivated children are those who learn to read without much…
counting
Article
Developing children's mathematical learning outdoors
The value of the quality of interaction, alongside meaningful contexts for learning, is one which has to be shared with parents and carers. We need to consider the family learning opportunities for that extended shared understanding of how…
children and teacher share books in the book corner
Article
The book corner
Books have a tremendous influence on many areas of learning. They can introduce themes of friendship, diversity, and overcoming challenge, thus helping to develop character. They can expand children’s knowledge of the world, other people,…
Two children and teacher on bench, singing, talking
Article
Singing new songs
Actually we all know very many more songs than we think we do, but we just don’t sing them as often as we could! But why is it important that we increase our own and our children’s repertoire of songs?
boy and girl running
Article
The power of everyday moments
It is important to make every moment matter in the early childhood classroom. Take a moment to look for how to transform everyday moments into extraordinary moments for young children…and watch the magic begin.