Does the thought of preparing for children’s online learning leave you feeling anxious or the amount of time they are spending in front of a screen lead to more arguments and meltdowns than usual? You certainly aren’t alone!The good news is that in this post I’m going to give you lots of children’s online learning alternatives that will shift your…
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Making A Worm Farm With Children – Inspiration & Ideas
Ever thought about making a worm farm with children but not sure where to start or what the possible learning outcomes might be? This quick guide packed with photo inspiration and simple steps will get you started in no time… no matter the size of your outdoor space, the age of your children or whether you are setting up and…
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Educator Goals For Self-Assessment
An important part of an educator’s role is to confidently set achievable goals that consistently support a strong self-assessment and improvement process. This not only helps an educator to grow their skills and understanding, try new approaches and be more open to challenging discussions that guide their work – this approach also creates higher quality outcomes for children, parents and the…
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10 Ways To Invite Children to Play with Boxes
The cardboard recycle bin is a goldmine of playful learning opportunities and you will find loads of inspiration in this collection of 10 easy ways for children to play with boxes. Cardboard boxes of all shapes and sizes are one of the most popular open ended play materials for children and they certainly don’t require an activity sheet, expensive additional materials…
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10 Handmade Gifts Children will Love to Make for Father’s Day
Stuck for last minute Father’s Day gift ideas that the children can make themselves to share with their special person on Father’s Day?There is nothing more special to a parent than receiving a gift their child has created themselves but don’t over complicate the process! Encourage your children to try one of these 10 easy projects before the big day….
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10 Small World Invitations To Play That Inspire Early Learning
Setting up small world invitations to play (which of course leads to learning) can be a simple way to ‘prompt’ children to play in different ways with different materials. It can offer children the opportunity to direct their own play, follow their interests, learn more about the world around them, express themselves creatively and use their imagination to extend upon…
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