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5 ways to encourage friendship in EYFS 07/02/2022
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5 ways to encourage friendship in EYFS

Encourage friendship in EYFS this summer with some of our top suggestions and advice! We’re going to delve into what it means to develop relationships at a young age and how that gentle push in the right direction could be a crucial step to their character building. The importance of friendship can’t be overstated for children. Friends are a source of support, empathy, and encouragement during difficult times. They help children learn how to play together and share their feelings without fear or embarrassment. Here are 5 tips on how... Read More

the importance of stories for children with EAL 31/01/2022
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The Importance of Stories for Children with EAL

What is EAL? EAL refers to English as an Additional Language. It is a term used to describe the teaching of English to students who have not learned it as their first language. EAL could refer to students who were born in, or have lived in the UK for a long time, but who speak another language at home and may not be as fluent in English which may affect their literacy levels. It may also refer to bi-lingual children. Irrespective of the child’s proficiency in English, the Department of... Read More

chinese new year activity ideas 24/01/2022
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9 Chinese New Year Ideas & Activities

This article has been written with the help of early years consultant, Anne Rodgers, from ATR Consultancy. Chinese New Year is one of my favourite festivals and celebrations. There are lots of Chinese New Year activities you can do, and there are different ways to incorporate this festival within the areas of learning. For example, telling the story of the 12 animals who competed in a race to represent the years of the Chinese zodiac – these are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog,... Read More

birthday cake 17/01/2022

30 years of Early Years Resources – An Interview with Payman Mostaan

This year we celebrate 30 years of Early Years Resources. From a catalogue on two sides of A4, to thirty years and thousands of products later, we are very proud to have reached this point. To mark this incredible milestone, I sat down with EYR’s founder Payman Mostaan, to find out what this achievement means to him and what makes Early Years resources the company it is today. The beginnings of Early Years Resources “I brought in a product from the United States, took it round to nurseries, and I... Read More

10 activity ideas for national storytelling week 10/01/2022
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10 Activity Ideas For Your Setting This National Storytelling Week

This blog has been written by EYR Industry expert Emily Hanson, a qualified EYFS teacher with an M.Ed in Education from the University of Cambridge. In this blog, Emily delves into 10 different activity ideas to help you celebrate National Storytelling Week with your little ones. To learn more about Emily, visit her website or follow her on Instagram. As National Storytelling Week 2022 beckons, we are reflecting on this year’s brilliant theme of ‘Your Story, My Story’. Whether it’s retelling a child’s life and their journey to the person... Read More

special education needs career guide 05/01/2022
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Special Education Needs Career Guide

This blog has been written by Senploy. If you are looking to further progress your career, find your dream job in Special Education (SEND), or see what opportunities are out there, then www.senploy.co.uk is the go-to platform for jobs in SEND. Take a look today and see what you can find at Senploy. Around 351,000 children aged 0-17 have a learning disability in the UK. The job outlook for special education teachers is expected to grow by 8% in 2030. This guide is designed to help you make sense of... Read More

two children holding hands 31/12/2021
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Ways you can support children in the transition to New Year

New Year brings hope, challenges, and new beginnings. It brings new feelings in not only ourselves but our children. How can we support children as they look forward to, or are fazed by, the uncertainty of a new year? The change is unavoidable, however by managing it carefully we can reassure children as they adjust into the new year. This guide covers some things you can do to support children as we transition to the New Year. 1. Reintroduce yourself in the New Year and encourage children to do the... Read More

blog feature image of fidget tube and sensory resources 08/12/2021

Activities to Support the EYFS Using Fidget Tubes

What is the EYFS? The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is an educational stage for children aged 0-5. It sets the standard for learning and development of children in this age bracket and is used to guide early year’s practitioners. The EYFS consists of seven areas of learning which are: personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, physical development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world and expressive arts and design. How can learning in the EYFS be supported? Thinking of activities to support all seven areas of the EYFS can... Read More

fun and interesting facts about christmas 02/12/2021
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10 fun and interesting facts about Christmas for children

Get yourself and the children feeling festive with our top 10 Christmas facts. The decorations are up, the mince pies are out and the Christmas jumpers are on as we count down to Christmas. We’ve scoured the internet for the best Christmas facts – sure to get you and the children in the festive spirit! So don’t be a grinch, have a read of these… 1. Santa’s reindeer are most likely female Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph. These names are sure to ring a bell!... Read More

how heuristic play can empower children 05/11/2021
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How Heuristic Play Can Empower Your Child

This blog has been written by EYR Industry expert Emily Hanson, a qualified EYFS teacher with an M.Ed in Education from the University of Cambridge. In this blog, Emily discusses the importance of heuristic play in the early years and provides a variety of suggestions as to how you can incorporate heuristic play into the everyday setting. To learn more about Emily, visit her website. Heuristic play is quite the buzzword of the moment. It’s usually a phrase you’ll spot in hashtags below baskets of wooden sensory items or ribbons,... Read More