A qualified teacher reads the Early Years Coalition’s ‘Birth to 5 Matters’ document so you don’t have to (But you still should)!
Author: James Peach
Reception to Year 1 Transition: How Teachers Can Support Children
A guide for teachers on how they can best support children moving from Reception to Year 1.
How to Read to Children: Advice for Parents and Teachers 📖
Reading to children doesn’t come naturally to a lot of people. A qualified teacher gives advice for parents and teachers about how to best engage children when reading to them.
Birth to 5 Matters 2021: You Need this document!
After the DfE released the new Development Matters document, the Early Years Coalition created the Birth to 5 Matters document.
Music in the Early Years (With Mariska Martina)
A qualified teacher speaks to musician Mariska Martina, who also works in a Montessori nursery, about how to use music in an Early Years setting.
The Best Teachers I’ve Ever Had (And How To Be Like Them)
A qualified teacher looks back on her school days to discuss her stand-out teachers and what qualities of theirs all teachers should aim for.
The Worst Teachers I’ve Ever Had (and What They Taught Me)
2020 has been the worst year for many of you out there, so I thought we would end it by talking about the worst teachers I have ever known! Every […]
Lesson Planning: The Basics | Short, Medium & Long Term
A qualified teacher gives an introduction to lesson planning and what you should be doing.
Make Your Own Christmas Advent Calendar 🎄
How to make your own Christmas advent calendar so that you can fill it with your favourite treats! Ideal craft for children.
Have children regressed during the pandemic? | Ofsted COVID Report
Ofsted have released a report about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s academic development. Thoughts from a teacher.
5 Halloween Sensory Activities🎃
Fun Halloween activities to do with your child. Ideal way to celebrate the holiday at home or in the classroom!
Toys for Children Aged 3-6 Months
An Early Years specialist goes through the different toys that they use with their child to help development.
What’s the Daily Routine in Reception For Children
A qualified teacher – and early years expert – explains a typical routine your child will follow when they start school.
What You Need To Know About The New Development Matters
A new Development Matters is coming. A qualified teacher goes through all the changes you need to know about!
5 (Totally Normal) Things Children Do When They Start School
There are lots of things your child will be doing when they start school. Some will make sense and others may be a bit more confusing…
Most Important Year Group? | Your Questions Answered!
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British Values | What are they and how do we teach them?
A qualified teacher explains ‘British Values’ and why they are taught in UK Schools.
Government’s advice on reading… Did they even try?
A qualified teacher goes through the ’10 Tips to Encourage and Support Children to Read’, originally published by the UK Government’s Department for Education (DfE).
Comparing the Current and New EYFS Framework
A qualified teacher goes through the differences between the current EYFS framework and the new framework being proposed by the UK Government.
The New EYFS: Government’s Response to Consultation
A qualified teacher goes through the UK Governments response to the recent consultation on the new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.