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Posted by: ABBY HERBERT On: October 19, 2011 our contributors
The renowned early years research base Pen Green has responded negatively to the Government’s consultation over the revised Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). They are critical of the Government’s interpretation of the Tickell Review and suggest that there is too much emphasis on regulation and box ticking which could undermine the learning and development of young children. Read More...
Posted by: PETER SAMUEL On: October 19, 2011 our contributors
Just a quick note to say that we're currently making some changes to the design of
the site so you may see some strange goings on over the next few days!
We're shifting the menus to the top of the page instead of the left hand side.
Hopefully this will make it even easier to browse. We're also changing the structure
of the site so that the blog posts (which will be sorted in to categories) show on all
pages down the right hand side.
If you have any comments about the changes or any further suggestions then please get in touch we'd love to hear from you.
Posted by: LINDSAY JANE BROWN On: October 14, 2011 our contributors
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This is the final part of my collection of drama games for early years settings. I hope you will try them out and let me know how you get on. You can download a free pdf containing all 13 games here. Read More...
Posted by: LINDSAY JANE BROWN On: October 13, 2011 our contributors
WEBSITE: http://www.lindsayjanebrown.co.uk/
Listed below are a few more activity ideas / games to encourage drama and socio-dramatic play in early years settings. They are taken from a document that I put together thanks to CCE funding. It is available to download as a pdf here. Read More...
Posted by: LINDSAY JANE BROWN On: October 10, 2011 our contributors
WEBSITE: http://www.lindsayjanebrown.co.uk/
Listed below are a few activity ideas / games to encourage drama and socio-dramatic play in early years settings. They are taken from a document that I put together thanks to CCE funding. It is available to download as a pdf here. Read More...
Posted by: LINDSAY JANE BROWN On: October 9, 2011 our contributors
WEBSITE: http://www.lindsayjanebrown.co.uk/
Listed below are a few activity ideas / games to encourage drama and socio-dramatic play in early years settings. They are taken from a document that I put together thanks to CCE funding. It is available to download as a pdf here. Read More...
Posted by: TAMARA MACFARLANE On: October 8, 2011 our contributors
WEBSITE: http://talesonmoonlane.co.uk/
Who are your daughters' book character heroes? I wondered the same thing a few World Book Days ago as I scanned the mass of fictional characters running around my children's school playground. Amid all the Asterixes and Tintins and Alex Riders, the Young Bonds and Young Sherlock Holmeses, the Eric the Smalls and Fantastic Mr Foxes, I tried to pick out a few iconic girl characters that had inspired costumes. Read More...
Posted by: LIZ GIBBS On: October 5, 2011 our contributors
WEBSITE: http://www.thebusylizzie.co.uk/
This is a mathematical activity that works well with the story My cat likes to hide in boxes by Eve Sutton. It is a measure, shape and space activity for nursery and reception aged children. Read More...
Posted by: LINDSAY JANE BROWN On: October 4, 2011 our contributors
WEBSITE: http://www.lindsayjanebrown.co.uk/
Bringing drama into an early years setting can be a little out of the comfort zone of many teachers and professionals. So...to make things a little simpler I have one key piece of advice, and several activity suggestions. Read More...
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