This book is aimed at Early Years teachers in education where advice and support is offered in order to provide the early years ethos as well as offer ideas to support and encourage children in their learning environment. Its content allows teachers to implement an effective classroom both indoors and outdoors, as well as activities within most sections for teachers to carry out within their own classroom. Its contents page allows people to refer to differing sections within the book with ease and towards the centre of the book, a selection of photographs have been included which are from my own early years setting. This book is particularly useful for those new to education and the expectations required to work within one. It gives a step-by-step breakdown and outlines what is expected of them by the school and OFSTED. The layout of the book intends to be eye catching and creative, as most teachers tend to have a creative side! The mix in both text and photos is used in order to keep the reader excited and engaged – as well as set as a reminder, that in Early Years, creativity is imperative.

This book contains 50 challenges to do with your child – either as a parent or as a teacher. It can be used a day-by-day challenge or do the entire book at once! It would be nice to have a ‘free space’ next to the challenge page for the family/teacher to place a photo of the challenge that they completed as a way to remember their learning as well as see a development in their progression in their learning. Most of the pictures have been taken from the children’s work which I set as challenges over the Lockdown period. The children enjoyed these activities and I think you’ll be able to tell as you look through the book!

A word mat containing metaphors for children to begin to use within their speech and their writing.

A word mat containing idioms for children to begin to use within their speech and their writing.

A word mat containing homographs for children to begin to use within their speech and their writing.

A word mat containing cliché for children to begin to use within their speech and their writing.

Year 3 and Year 4 Spellings as flashcards. These flashcards are a great way for children to learn the words.

Year One Common Exception Word Mat to enhance children’s vocabulary in the Infant School. Children are expected to read, write and spell these words by the end of their Infant Learning (Year One). This is aimed for children aged 5 to 6 years old.

Year One Common Exception Flashcards. These resources are used to enhance children’s vocabulary in Year One and are aimed at children between 5 and 6 years old… Children are expected to read, write and spell these words by the end of Year One.

Year Two Common Exception Word Mat to enhance children’s vocabulary in the Infant School. Children are expected to read, write and spell these words by the end of their Year Two experience. This is aimed for children aged 6 to 7 years old.

Handy little bookmarks containing the Phase 2 - 5 words! These are a great reference when looking for words in your reading book!

Year Two Common Exception Flashcards to enhance children’s vocabulary in the Infant School. Children are expected to read, write and spell these words by the end of their Year Two experience. This is aimed for children aged 6 to 7 years old.

45 Reception Flashcards for you to download. This item includes all the 45 words in which children in Reception aged 4 -5 years are expected to know by the end of their Reception year. This are great when printed on white card and cut out!

Numbers Board to 10 and 20 including the spelling of the word underneath in either cursive or non-cursive lettering. This is ideal for children who may need a little extra help forming the numbers correctly. You can laminate this item and use a whiteboard pen to write on the board and wipe it off. Whiteboard pen is not included.

Excellent for vocabulary development, this word mat is primarily used for children aged between 4 and 7 years old. These are the words children are expected to know by the end of Year Two.

A word mat containing the 45 words in which children in Reception are expected to know.

A word mat displaying the different colours for children to learn and recognise the words.

A word mat containing the Phase 2 - 5 words! These are a great reference when looking for words in your reading book!

Downloadable Ordinal Numbers Board to 20 including the spelling of the number underneath. This is ideal for children who may need a little extra help forming the numbers correctly.

Excellent for vocabulary development, this word mat is primarily used for children aged between 4 and 6 years old. These are the words children are expected to know by the end of Year One.