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Foundation Stage Lead with 15+ years experience. Passionate about creating lessons that encourage pupils to engage with their sense of curiosity, inviting and exploring the feeling of awe and wonder.
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Foundation Stage Lead with 15+ years experience. Passionate about creating lessons that encourage pupils to engage with their sense of curiosity, inviting and exploring the feeling of awe and wonder.
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EYFS Stages of block play
Providing toddlers and young children with blocks to play with has many benefits for their learning and development. Blocks are a great way to introduce toddlers to many concepts for the first time. This resource highlights the seven stages of block play with corresponding ‘I can’ statements.
RWI handwriting practice write and wipe (capital letters and lowercase)
This resource can be sent home to help children practice writing set 1 sounds they have been learning in class. It can also be laminated and placed in continuous provision to be utilised with white board pens as a ‘write and wipe’ activity to further support letter formation.
RWI red words practice write and wipe (Ditty to Grey group)
This resource can be sent home to help children practice writing red words they have been learning in class. It can also be laminated and placed in continuous provision to be utilised with white board pens as a ‘write and wipe’ activity to further support recognition of tricky words.
EYFS British Values
This resource shows ‘I can’ statements in relation to British Values. This resource is ideal for practitioners to display in their early years setting.
EYFS Colour Monster continuous provision enhancement planning (Emotions/Colour)
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Colour Monster story map for small world area
Pre writing cards for sand area
Emotion cookie recipe for mud kitchen area
Colour monster cards for construction area
Emotion cards for fine motor area
Focus observation record sheet
EYFS Funnybones continuous provision enhancement planning with links to Halloween
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Focus observation record sheet
Funnybones story map for small world area
Parts of a skeleton for loose parts area
X-ray images for pretend play area
Web designs for art and design area
Pumpkin soup recipe for the mud kitchen
Skeleton masks for stage area
Continuous provision enhancement ideas for the whole of Spring Term
There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for all areas of provision for the theme of ‘Around the world’ (Comparisons of cultures and environments) utilising the following texts -
One snowy night
The jolly postman
Chinese zodiac
Handa’s surprise
Polar bear and the snow cloud
Easter story
Bundle
EYFS continuous provision planning for whole of Spring Term
There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences.
This resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision for the theme of ‘Around the world - Comparisons of cultures and environments’.
The following texts are utlised -
One Snowy Night
The Jolly Postman
Chinese New Year
Handa’s Surprise
The Polar Bear And The Snow Cloud
Easter Story
Also included in this resource is a ‘Thematic curriculum overview’ and ‘Knowledge organiser’ to summarise the learning that will take place and knowledge that children should retain during the Spring Term.
Construction ideas for whole of Spring Term
A major advantage of constructive play is that it allows children to develop creativity. When experimenting with different materials and discovering new uses, possibilities become endless and lateral thinking is encouraged.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Around the world’ (Comparisons of cultures and environments) utilising the following texts -
One snowy night
The jolly postman
Chinese zodiac
Handa’s surprise
Polar bear and the snow cloud
Easter story
Pretend play ideas for whole of Spring Term
During pretend play, children get to be anyone, anything, be any place and experience life outside of reality. Through pretend play children learn critical thinking skills, how to follow simple directions, build expressive and receptive language, increase social skills and learn how manage their emotions.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Around the world’ (Comparisons of cultures and environments) utilising the following texts -
One snowy night
The jolly postman
Chinese zodiac
Handa’s surprise
Polar bear and the snow cloud
Easter story
Mud kitchen recipes for whole of Spring Term
Mud Play is important for children to develop and practice their fine and gross motor skills, increase awareness of their senses, improve hand/ eye coordination and develop their social and emotional skills, including taking turns and leading/following directions.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas and easy to follow recipes for the theme of ‘Around the world’ (Comparisons of cultures and environments) utilising the following texts -
One snowy night
The jolly postman
Chinese zodiac
Handa’s surprise
Polar bear and the snow cloud
Easter story
EYFS Oliver's vegetables continuous provision enhancement planning (health and wellbeing)
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Focused observation record sheet
Oliver’s vegetables story map for small world area
Recipe for malleable area
Teeth for small motor skills area
Giuseppe examples for art and design area
Recipe for mud kitchen area
EYFS Knowledge organiser
Knowledge organisers summarise the learning that will take place, highlighting key vocabulary and knowledge that children should retain.
This resource includes knowledge organisers for the following topics -
Autumn term- Let’s celebrate - celebrating our differences
Spring term - Around the world - comparison of cultures and environments
Summer term - Our ‘booket’ list - story telling of family favourites
Example EYFS vision statement
A vision statement is used to make your ambitions for current and future pupils clear. This document provides an example vision statement that can be utilised for your Early Years setting.
EYFS-DM-Areas of learning with ELGS
This resource allows the for Development Matters statements and Early Learning Goals for each Areas of Learning to be seen on one page. These clear and easy to read sheets are great for following children’s expected in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Class induction book
Developed in line with Investors in Pupils, this editable resource aims to develop pupils’ responsibility and participation in their own education.
EYFS Chinese Zodiac continuous provision enhancement planning (Chinese New Year)
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Focused observation record sheet
Chinese Zodiac storymap for small world area
Dragon examples for malleable area
Lion examples for arts and crafts area
Logevity noodles recipe for mud kitchen area
Chinese Zodiac examples for loose parts area
Character headbands for stage area
Tickets for pretend play area
CVC words for sand area
Chinese landmarks for construction area
Mandarin numbers for small motor area
EYFS Handa's Surprise (similarities/differences between life in this country and other countries)
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Focused observation record sheet
Handa’s Surprise story map for small world area
African basket examples for malleable area
African jewelery examples for small motor area
Batik examples for loose parts area
African landmarks for construction area
Animal silhouettes for arts and crafts area
Mud cake recipe for mud kitchen area
Balancing examples for physical outdoor area
Character headbands for stage area
Tea recipe for water area
Landscape examples for sand area
EYFS The polar bear and the snow cloud planning (compare life in this country to other countries)
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes -
Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision
Focused observation record sheet
The polar bear and the snow cloud story map for small world area
Arctic animal examples for malleable area
Gloves for small motor area
Snowflake examples for loose parts area
Arctic landmarks for construction area
Northern lights for arts and crafts area
Snow buns recipe for mud kitchen area
Arctic animal examples for physical outdoor area
Character headbands for stage area
Track examples for sand area
Continuous provision enhancement ideas for the whole of Autumn Term
There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned.
Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for all areas of provision for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts -
Colour Monster
Stick man
Funnybones
Rama and Sita
Leaf Man
Nativity