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Mr Early Years

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With 20+ years of teaching experience across Europe, I bring extensive expertise as a Reception Teacher and Forest School Practitioner. Passionate about play-based learning and the outdoors, I've developed a dynamic environment that fosters children's exploration and connection with nature. Here you'll find some of my outstanding resources to support your own teaching and learning!

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With 20+ years of teaching experience across Europe, I bring extensive expertise as a Reception Teacher and Forest School Practitioner. Passionate about play-based learning and the outdoors, I've developed a dynamic environment that fosters children's exploration and connection with nature. Here you'll find some of my outstanding resources to support your own teaching and learning!
Halloween: EYFS Pumpkin Pancakes
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Halloween: EYFS Pumpkin Pancakes

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A complete lesson plan and activity for baking Pumpkin Pancakes! This is suitable for Nursery, Reception and Year 1 children. The lesson plan first guides you with teaching a carpet session on baking, discussing the ingredients and process with the children. Areas of Learning/ Learning Objectives are included to show what the children are learning from this plan. However, these are just examples as there are many Learning Objectives which could be applicable. The Areas of Learning are taken from Development Matters.
Halloween: Pumpkin Life Cycle Resource Pack
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Halloween: Pumpkin Life Cycle Resource Pack

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A complete lesson plan including resources for teaching your Nursery and Reception children about the life cycle of a pumpkin. The lesson plan guides you with teaching the life cycle of a pumpkin and the PowerPoint aids this. There are also worksheets included which are differentiated into 3 abilities. Learning Objectives are included to show what the children are learning from this plan. The Areas of Learning are taken from Development Matters.
Measuring Pumpkins for Halloween
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Measuring Pumpkins for Halloween

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A complete lesson plan and activity for teaching Reception children about measurement. The lesson plan guides you with teaching how to estimate and find out by measuring with interlocking cubes (ideal units for young children). It also teaches children positional and mathematical language when, for example, identifying position and comparing in relation to the other (bigger than, the same as, next to) Areas of Learning/ Learning Objectives are included to show what the children are learning from this plan. The Areas of Learning are taken from Development Matters.
Letter to Parents explaining Forest School (Outdoor Learning)
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Letter to Parents explaining Forest School (Outdoor Learning)

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A letter to send home to parents for children chosen to take part in Forest School. This letter is in WORD format to enable you to edit easily. The letter informs the parents that a series of Forest School sessions are planned to take place and explains using clear simple language, what Forest School is. This letter also contains a permission slip for parents to authorize their child to take part.
EYFS : Continuous Provision Classroom Design with Intervention Pack FREE!
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EYFS : Continuous Provision Classroom Design with Intervention Pack FREE!

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Back to School! This resources tells you what you need for resources in curriculum areas around your classroom. With a focus on Continuous Provision, this resources will tell you what should be available for the children in areas such as the reading area, creative area, sensory area etc. Aimed especially to support NQTs and new to Reception teachers, this resource will save you heaps of time planning what resources are needed and setting -up. FREE: An on-entry assessment for numeracy FREE: An on-entry assessment for phonics FREE: An on-entry assessment for shape FREE: An ‘All About Me’ booklet for children to complete about themselves and their family. NOW INCLUDES THE INTERVENTION PACK FOR FREE!!! This complete intervention pack includes activities for finger gym, numeracy, and writing. It is designed for support staff (LSAs and TAs) to grab and deliver targeted support without the stress of them having to plan it. It is also great for NQTs or new to Early Years teachers! This complete pack is organized in such a way to allow the person delivering the interventions to list the children involved and annotate notes to support further development including the children’s next steps. These activities are designed for children in Nursery, Reception and Year 1.
Year 2 Maths Planning (Time). 1 Week
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Year 2 Maths Planning (Time). 1 Week

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Here we have a week of planning (5 lessons) on time. The planning is aimed at Grade 1 (Australia) or Year 2 (England). The Learning Objectives are: To tell the time on an analogue and digital clock to every 5th minute. To find the time that is earlier or later than a given time. To measure and record time. To solve word problems involving periods of time. The planning has been designed to be easily adaptable for lockdowns/home learning. This is why the whole week is on one single PowerPoint which clearly details the learning objectives, the instructions along with 3 differentiated tasks for each day. This can easily be uploaded to applications such as Seesaw for home learning. Notes are also included for the teacher where extra information is required which is not relevant for the children to see.
Year 2 Maths Planning (Place Value and Statistics). Week 2
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Year 2 Maths Planning (Place Value and Statistics). Week 2

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Here we have a week of planning (5 lessons) on Place Value and Statistics. The planning is aimed at a higher level Year 2 (England) or Grade 1 (Australia). The Learning Objectives are: How to compare, order and find numbers on a hundred square when given their relative position. How to identify, represent and estimate numbers using a tally chart, pictogram and a number line. How to compare and order numbers using the symbols <, > and =. To identify and represent data in a Tally Chart, Bar Chart and a Pictogram How to interpret data The planning has been designed to be easily adaptable for lockdowns/home learning. This is why the whole week is on one single PowerPoint which clearly details the learning objectives, the instructions along with 3 differentiated tasks for each day. This can easily be uploaded to applications such as Seesaw for home learning. Notes are also included for the teacher where extra information is required which is not relevant for the children to see.
The Owl and the Pussycat (3 Lessons for Poetry KS1)
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The Owl and the Pussycat (3 Lessons for Poetry KS1)

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This resource offers a detailed 3-day lesson plan centered around “The Owl and the Pussycat” by Edward Lear, complete with a tailored quiz series for different ability levels. Designed for KS1 pupils, it seamlessly integrates learning objectives from the KS1 curriculum, incorporating activities such as interactive readings, creative writing, drama, and discussions. The accompanying quizzes are customised for lower, medium, and high abilities, featuring a variety of question types to assess and enhance pupil’s comprehension, analytical skills, and creative thinking. This package provides a comprehensive approach to teaching poetry, promoting active learning and inclusivity in the classroom.