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The ELHQ Shop
It’s been a wee bit quiet on the site in the last couple of weeks. This is because we’ve been working on the launch of our new shop selling all manner of Early Yea...
Fiction Express
There is so much emphasis on phonics these days that reading for pleasure seems to be on the back burner so I was heartened to meet Paul Humphrey at the Education S...
‘Life in every limb’: Early Education Conference
Children want space at all ages. But from the age of one to seven, space, that is ample space, is almost as much wanted as food and air. To move, to run, to find things o...
Handa’s Hen & Handa’s Surprise Resources
You may have noticed some new additions to the Stories and Songs section. We have added 2 original songs to support Handa’s Surprise and Handa’s Hen stories. T...
Farming for children
I’ve blogged recently about various outdoor play activities and the benefits of gardening and growing produce in early years settings. One of our visitors alerted me to...
Cookery workshops for charities
I had the pleasure to work with a local charity called the Benjamin Foundation which is based in Norfolk. The Benjamin Foundation helps families deal with everyday issu...
Outdoor Play Activities and Ideas (Part 2)
This is the second and final part of my outdoor play article – bringing together tips and ideas to encourage outdoor play. Please feel free to leave comments below or t...
Outdoor Play Activities and Ideas (Part 1)
Ok here are a few outdoor play ideas that I’ve picked up from various sources. Some were given to me by visitors to the site, some I picked up from around the intern...
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