Katie Monfared

Early Years Consultant and SEND Consultant. Local Leader of Maths Education. You can’t build a good house without #goodfoundations. All thoughts my own.

[Siren Films Ltd @SirenFilmsLtd]

FREE FILM to watch over the summer: Two Year Olds Outdoors: Play, Learning & development
Through observing what children are interested in at this stage of their lives this film gives real insight into why spending time outdoors is essential for their holistic development #EY

[NW1 Maths Hub @MathsHubNW1]

Thank you to our Maths Hub Leadership and Co-ordinators for planning a great LLME Day yesterday.

Thank you to our LLME Community for attending in numbers, with brilliant contributions.

Thank you to @KingsHouseConf for hosting the event, and providing delicious lunch!

[NW1 Maths Hub @MathsHubNW1]

"To build firm foundations in EYFS maths we need to......" We can't wait to see the vision statements from our fantastic teachers at the next Building Firm Foundations session on 10 May. @MissMonfared @earlyyears_SK1 @StMarysMossSide @StMargaretsWR @NCETM

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

I love this poster from @MineEYMind supporting us to co-regulate children’s thoughts, feelings and emotions @earlyyears_SK1

[Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE @MineEYMind]

How effectively do you CO-REG?

A useful acronym when we're thinking about how we help children and young adults (in fact, anyone!) to help regulate their thoughts, feelings and behaviour, in order to reach a state of psychological safety and calm.

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

A great resource for subitising! @AnnmarieSwain2 @Ellithorn1999

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

So great to hear how practitioners have been developing Maths in the Early Years ☺️💪🏼#mathscpd #NCETM #EYFS #notallsuperheroeswearcapes

[NW1 Maths Hub @MathsHubNW1]

Use every opportunity to help children understand number. Numbering bikes/spaces and a number line with photos of the children holding the numbers - just some ideas discussed today at our Building Firm Foundations session. Thank you @MissMonfared @earlyyears_SK1 @NCETM #EYFS

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

SO many great books out there to support early Maths and this one is no exception! #WorldBookDay

[NW1 Maths Hub @MathsHubNW1]

This book was recommended by EYFS teachers at one of our recent Building Firm Foundations sessions. Brilliant for cardinality and supporting early maths @WorldBookDayUK #WorldBookDay #EYFS #MathsBooks @NCETM @earlyyears_SK1 @MissMonfared

[EarlyYears Stockport @earlyyears_SK1]

A great resource for colleagues and families to support learning Maths at home. Maths is more than numbers and Maths is EVERYWHERE! #earlyyears #remotelearning @Siren_films @DrSue22.

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

A real pleasure to be co-delivering this programme and working with such fantastic schools! #earlyyears #mathscpd #buildingfirmfoundations

[NW1 Maths Hub @MathsHubNW1]

What do each of the 5 principles of mastery mean and what do they look like in EYFS? Fantastic first session of 'Building Firm Foundations in Reception' today @MissMonfared @AnnmarieSwain2 @earlyyears_SK1 @NCETM #earlyyears #EYFS #earlyyearsmaths

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

What a truly inspiring story to perk up your Saturday @MEAcad @EldonPrincipal

[Manchester News MEN @MENnewsdesk]

'I owe them my life and my success': The inspiring story of refugee Mo, who found a new family at school in Wythenshawe. @NealkeelingMEN reports
https://t.co/xIGizuTkKh

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

@evefrancisholt So sad to hear this news @evefrancisholt and @JennyMcgarry. I taught one of Nahla’s daughters during my time St Mary’s and remember some heartfelt conversations with both Nahla and Mustafa. Nahla always strove for greatness. Thinking of the girls and the family at this time 💛

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

Very grateful to the teachers who attended my first virtual Early Years Maths Subject Knowledge training. Also, very grateful that the powers of technology were kind to me 🙌 😁 @MathsHubNW1 @NCETM @imogenlf @FHagsharfi @earlyyears_SK1 #mathscpd #buildinggoodfoundations

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

@SuzeDuffy @StMarysMossSide @loretochorlton Hope you’re ok Sue! Xx

[Tales Toolkit @TalesToolkit]

From two word stories to tales they'll remember for ages! Never underestimate the power of #storytelling!

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

For those of you looking to diversify your children’s book collection please head over to Insta and check out my Little Inclusive Library 📚 https://t.co/MI09L8aLcP

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

@LizzieGWalmsley @WEP_UK @equalitytrust @GEOgovuk @scope @MarshadeCordova @jessphillips @Commonswomequ @JustinTomlinson She misses you more! The hug I am saving for you is IMMENSE! 🤗

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

Few words needed...
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
#BlackLivesMatter

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

@caz_chick @PhilTrohear Easy peasy!!

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

@MineEYMind I look forward to hearing it! Your book is also on my lockdown reading list 😊

[Katie Monfared @MissMonfared]

The power of #connection comes in mind to me @MineEYMind

[Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE @MineEYMind]

Not new but still captivating. MRI scan of (neuroscientist) mum caressing & kissing her baby inside the tube of a scanner (WOW). Look at the brains. What do you notice?
I find this image deeply moving, mesmerising.
We are fragile, built in love. What words come to mind for you?