Activities and Ideas based around the Elf On The Shelf Story, all linked to the Early Learning and Development Matters Goals.

This powerpoint features a slide for every day (12 weeks) of Spring Term. Great for mornings or after lunchtime settling activity when doing the register. Also if you want to have prompts for discussion - great for developing speech and language with your students. Each Monday is a question prompt to develop imagination. Tuesday is a History comparison of old & new. Wednesday is Geography with a picture of something in the world Thursday is Design challenge. Friday is a playable sample of music from different genres.

Play this song when you want the children to come and join you on the carpet. Supports smooth transitions Fun for the children Gets everyone focused and ready

EYFS ideas for your classroom from the Outstanding Curiosity Approach setting in Leicester.

In this 3 minute video I show the teacher config setup and some ideas for using Tux Paint in the classroom. Tux Paint is completely free software, released as “Open Source” software, under the provisions of the GNU General Public License (GPL). This means you may download it and install it on as many machines as you wish, copy it for friends and family, and give it to your local schools.

My favourite 4 gross books.

Juliet Robertson shares tips for Outdoor education.

10 Books I recommend using with your class.

Buy Hayley’s Book (Amazon Link:) https://amzn.to/2GEmgOj Book Description: Role-play is a fun and creative way to engage with children in EYFS, and is fundamental in developing children’s learning and communication skills. This new addition to the 50 Fantastic series is filled with great ways to make the most of play-based learning in your environment. Each activity is linked to children’s interests, and is designed to allow the child to learn, create, communicate, and have fun! Many of the scenarios involve an element of problem solving to encourage team work, and the suggested props and locations are both easily sourced and well-suited to Early Years schools and settings. With a whole host of inspirational ideas with photos to match, this book is the perfect starting point for creating an outstanding role-play environment. Hayley’s Website: http://childrensroleplay.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayley.hughes.9461799 List of role-play areas shown in the video tour. ICE CREAM VAN FIVE LITTLE DUCKS WATER AREA SEASHORE SAND AREA JUNGLE AREA - TUFF TRAY, BOOK AREA AND MATHS AREA RAINBOW MARK MAKING AND COMMUNICATION AREA SANDWICH SHOP GOLDILOCKS AND THREE BEARS HOME HOME CORNER GAZEBO DENTIST SWEET SHOP PIRATE WATER AREA STARBUCK EDUCATION My Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/starbuckedu Connect with me on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/starbuckeducation Join the teaching community groups - I want to help build communities that teachers can share good practice, ask questions and have a laugh. Please join. 1st one for EYFS & KS1 teachers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyfsks1teachingtips/ 2nd one is for NQT’s new to EYFS & KS1 to give advice and help but also please join if you are experienced and want to help new teachers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/NQTtips/ 3rd one is for people new to Early Years, Pre-school, Nursery, Reception teachers, managers and practitioners.- https://www.facebook.com/groups/newtoteachingearlyyears/

Children telling on each other can be disrupting and interrupt your quality teaching time, use these tips to help support those children.

In this video I talk about using the Elf on a Shelf story as a stimulus in the classroom for Elf Challenges. I include links to a free PDF of planning and activities linked to the EYFS.

Here are 5 play based activities for children to explore their skills of reading, writing, maths, art etc.

In this video I show the changes I made to my Reception classroom.

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3 PART SERIES ABOUT USING TUFF TRAYS / TUFF SPOTS IN YOUR CLASSROOM.

IN THIS VIDEO I SHARE 2 OF MY FAVOURITE BOOKS TO SHARE WITH CHILDREN TO INTRODUCE THEM TO INTERNET SAFETY.

In this video Duncan Brightside recommends 5 books to help support diversity in your settings and schools.

Guest speaker Alistair Bryce-Clegg who is an established educational consultant shares his top tips for using role-play in the Early Years.

Lots of free resource ideas in this video. Save time & money.