With the recent ‘Momo’ scare, parents are wondering what they can do to protect their children online. Find out more about where this ‘challenge’ came from and how you can […]
Author: James Peach
The New EYFS Areas Explained | Planned Changes to ELGs
Proposed changes to the EYFS Framework are currently being trialled – in this video we look at what these changes are and how the early learning goals are affected. Find […]
Pipe Cleaner Animals 🐳 | Fine Motor Activity
A quick, cheap and easy craft for kids! Instructions on how to make a range of animals with your children using pipe cleaners!
The Lego Movie 2 Review: Why your child should see it!
There is an important theme represented in this film that children can really benefit from…
Make Your Own Easy & Cheap DIY Sensory Board
This Sensory Board is easy and cheap to make! It can also be updated every so often to keep in line with your child’s interests and development. Sensory boards are […]
What To Do if Your Child Struggles with Reading?
Many children struggle to read but it can be hard to know what you can do to help them. In this video I share my advice as an early years […]
It’s Okay If Your Child Has Special Needs
Finding out your child has a special educational need (or ‘additional need’) can be a confusing and stressful time. In this video, I tell you, from a teacher’s perspective, how […]
Signs Your Child Might Have a Hearing Problem
Hearing problems in children are much more common than you might think. Around 80% of children will experience ‘Glue Ear’ by the time they start school. For some, this can […]
Schwas: The Most Common Mistake In Phonics Teaching
Are you making one of the biggest phonics mistakes? Find out how to make sure you avoid shwas when teaching phonics to children.
Teacher Reacts To Video Of Kids Being Kids
Here’s something a little different: I react to a range of videos of children doing the most wonderful things! 😊
Coding for Kids | Kano Pixel Kit Review
Coding is EVERYWHERE, especially in early education! This Pixel Kit aims to teach children how to code in a fun way… find out my opinion on the kit and whether […]
Max Einstein Book Review | STEM for Kids
Watch my review of Max Einstein by James Patterson; a great book for promoting STEM subjects to children!
Sounding Out Words Using Phonics
In this video, I go through a range of techniques you can use to help your child or class sound out words using phonics.
Pumpkin Painting/Decorating | No Carving! 🎃
Want to decorate some pumpkins but don’t want the mess and possible loss of fingers with carving? Or maybe you just want to try something different for Halloween this year? […]
Buying Cheap Educational Toys from Wish
I buy five educational toys from Wish so you don’t have to (although you might want to, watch to find out). You see Wish makeup and clothing reviews all the […]
EYFS Areas of Development Explained
Everything you need to know about the areas of development in the Early Years Foundation Stage!
Trigraphs and Quadgraphs | Phonics
Moving on from digraphs, I give an explanation of what ‘trigraphs’ and ‘quadgraphs’ are.
Teaching Children About GERMS | ‘Glitter Germs’ Lesson
I go through my ‘Glitter Germs’ lesson so you can talk to your class/children about germs and cleanliness. With Health and Self Care being a specific area of development in […]
Story Spoons | Story-Telling and Art for Children
Story Spoons are easy and fun to make! They can help children develop their imagination, story-telling skills and listening skills as well as providing many other opportunities for learning!
How To Write Lower Case Letters | English Letter Formation
Find out how to write all 26 letters of the English alphabet in lower case.