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The importance of risk-taking in early years

26 May 2021

“The more risks you allow children to take, the better they learn to take care of themselves.” Roald Dahl
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Five top tips for taking your lessons outdoors

13 May 2021 By The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom

Learning outside is more important today than ever before. It makes it easier to manage social distancing and Covid-19 infection rates reduce dramatically when outside. Our partner, the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, shares their top tips for taking your lessons beyond the classroom walls.
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How to create an inclusive reading corner

27 April 2021 By Eden Learning Spaces & Emily Mayer

Bring out your child’s inner bookworm and create a dedicated reading space where they can lose themselves in their favourite page turner. A space that feels comforting and peaceful. Sounds great, but how do you get started?
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To infinity...and beyond!

19 March 2021

As the excitement of a very different Christmas for us all is now a distant memory, the start of 2021 has seen us all face another difficult time. The pressure on our NHS has been at a critical stage, many businesses remain closed, our high streets aren’t bustling with people and our schools were forced to close for a second time, with many parents resuming to home schooling.
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Promoting kindness in the early years

26 February 2021

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Provoking curiosity in early years

24 November 2020

Children are naturally curious, as educators it is our role to encourage and develop this to enable them to learn through their interests and investigations. The more curious a child is the more observant they are, which in turn encourages deeper thinking and an ability to figure things out.
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How to encourage sensory play with loose parts

26 February 2020

Taste, touch, smell, sight and sound - the early years of childhood is a valuable time to engage in sensory play. Engaging the senses from a young age can help with developments and learning. Introducing loose parts is the ideal way to encourage this!
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What happens when a nursery visits a care home

13 September 2019 By Maria Motley - Nursery Manager at Unicorn Nursery

There seems to be an increased focus by nurseries to introduce opportunities for intergenerational interactions. In fact, research has shown that elderly adults who spend time socially with the younger generation are less prone to depression and have better physical health. But what are the benefits for our little ones?
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How Messy Play is helping children to write

07 January 2019

Little Learners is a multi award winning messy play and mark making company with over 30 franchises across the country. We are always looking for the best, most exciting products to use in our classes, which look great and are versatile for the children to make marks in. Mark making is at the heart of our mission and what we focus all of our messy play classes and activities on!
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The Sheephouse Way

03 September 2018 By Gail Farquhar - Manager at Sheephouse Nursery

We’re pleased to welcome Gail Farquhar, manager at Sheephouse Nursery as our guest blogger.
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