Tag: early years development

How Movement Transforms Early Years Education

Movement is more than just physical exercise; it is a powerful tool for developing social and emotional skills in early years children and...

Memory, Executive Function & Metacognition: Essential Skills For Early Learners

In the early years, we are not just teaching children how to recognise letters or count; we are helping them build the skills...

Learning Through Music! The Best Songs For 12-18 Month-Olds

Developing our series on using singing in developmental activities, we look at the older “babies” this month, 12-18 months old. While still very...

The Power Of Creative Play: Balancing Child-Led And Guided Approaches

Are you putting a specific ‘child-led pedagogy’ before the children’s needs? How do you bridge the gap between the children’s needs creative play,...

Sensory Development: Enhancing Engagement Through Touch

I am a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist. In my work at The Sensory Projects, I explore how inexpensive resources can be used...

The Secret To Effective Parental Engagement In Early Years

It’s commonly understood that working in a respectful partnership with parents and carers is important. But did you know that effective parental engagement...