The importance of emotional self regulation is at the forefront of the new 2021 EYFS curriculum. The last year has been a hit of a bumpy ride, non more so for our littles. Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes...including them. #eyfs#edutwitter
I have been shortlisted to interview for an EYFS Lead role (YAY)! Anyone have any words of wisdom, tips or tricks that would help in an interview? Always love hearing peopleβs views and experiences. ππΈ #eyfs#eyfslead#primaryeducation#slt#edutwitter
Every EYFS job specification should include βknow every type of dinosaur that ever livedβ because letβs face it, what else is important year after year to a 4 year old π¦π¦ #eyfs#alwayslearnig#edutwitter#teaching
Cat scratching posts make an ideal blank canvas for small world play. No fixed pre determined idea or agenda. Whatever the interests of the children. Please notice that the greenery is REAL this helps children to connect to nature outdoors and indoors πΏπ»πΈπ΄π
Teaching children to be resourceful and recycle is a key part of learning about our world and how to look after it. Lead by example and find use for left over laminator strips. Tip: make them into 10 frames for the light box π‘ #eyfs#edutwitter#eyfsprovision#reuse#recycling
Look at the differences between a typical Reception childβs hand (L) and a 7 year old (R). Why they arenβt able to write yet? Their hands are still developing and are not fully formed. So what should they be doing to support and develop this? PLAY!#edutwitter#earlydevelopment
A throwback to last Easter holidays where I had our class bear come home with me. He was a great hand on the farm!
The children love sharing their weekends with our class bear. It helps with their self confidence to speak about their weekend in front of a familiar group πͺ
So pleased to see rough and tumble play has been mentioned in the new @birth_matters guidance. This is massive for the boys! Rough play when explored safely it has such an impact on physical and social literacy. A great podcast on this matter https://t.co/ikxDEaLqoD
The new Development Matters, Birth to five matters has been released today. What a great document! Going to keep me busy reading over Easter holidays π£
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Every classroom should have this book. My favourite simple mastery maths starter is an easy four word question... what can you see?
This is perfect for all ability levels, 1:1 counting skills, subtising and number bonds all in one simple picture. π
11 years ago I moved back to Yorkshire. It was hard finding a job. I applied for a class teacher post at a local school and didn't get an interview. After Easter I start as headteacher of that school!
Don't give up peopleπ