by EYR Team | Jan 22, 2024 | Early Years Development
The Early Years Foundation Stage, or EYFS, covers children’s education between the ages of 0 and 5. It is therefore a crucial stage in any child’s development. The EYFS is split into 7 key areas of learning, Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED), Physical...
by EYR Team | Jan 15, 2024 | Early Years Development, Learning & Development
The benefits of imaginative play for kids are often overlooked imaginative play is frequently seen as an activity to pass time rather than something that can be used to support learning. In this blog, we will delve into what Imaginative Play entails, and why it is...
by EYR Team | Jan 8, 2024 | Early Years Development, Early Years Ideas
There are few things in a child’s early years (birth to 5) more important than reading. Not only is it a fundamental skill for early education, but is required multiple times a day. In this blog, we will delve into the multifaceted importance of reading in the early...
by EYR Team | Nov 27, 2023 | Early Years Ideas, Early Years Resources, Winter Crafts
The changing seasons bring many new and exciting opportunities for children to learn more about the world around them by spending time outdoors in nature. Winter is also a wonderful time to try simple arts and crafts to develop key skills in early years development....
by EYR Team | Sep 15, 2023 | Craft Corner, Early Years Development, Early Years Ideas, Inspiration, Learning & Development, Our Eco-Environment, Outdoor Learning
As early years practitioners, you play a pivotal role in shaping young minds, and what better way to do so than by nurturing a love for the environment from an early age? In this blog, we dive into how to seamlessly integrate environmental education into the 7 areas...
by EYR Team | Aug 28, 2023 | Early Years Development, Learning & Development, Our Eco-Environment
In a world where fostering a deep connection to our planet is vital for future generations, instilling a sense of environmental responsibility from a young age is essential. In this blog, we suggest four engaging and age-appropriate Earth conservation classroom...
by EYR Team | Aug 14, 2023 | Craft Corner, Inspiration, Our Eco-Environment
Fostering eco-friendly practices in the classroom is essential to instil a sense of responsibility and care for the environment from a young age. But what does eco-friendly mean? Being eco-friendly means making choices that are kind to our planet. It involves doing...
by EYR Team | Aug 7, 2023 | Early Years, Learning Environment, Professional Development, Teachers' Corner
Early childhood is a critical time for shaping a young person’s beliefs, attitudes and values. Therefore, early years settings play a crucial role in promoting equality and diversity among young children. These settings can provide children with a safe and supportive...
by EYR Team | Jul 31, 2023 | Early Years Development
If you have a little one starting school for the first time in September it’s likely you will be wondering “What do they need to know?” This starting primary school checklist blog will answer this question by delving into the key skills that would be useful for...
by EYR Team | Jul 24, 2023 | Early Years Development, Learning & Development
“School Readiness” is a phrase often thrown around this time of year in advance of the September start dates but what does it actually mean? Being “school ready” simply means your little one has: Good social skills The ability to cope emotionally with being separated...
