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Learning

Another Top 10 Supply Bag Books: 10 more books to promote a love of reading and cover (nearly) all eventualities in the Early Years and Foundation Stages (EYFS)

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After writing my first list of top 10 supply bag books, there were so many I was sad not to include, so here they are. Ten more books that provide a wealth of opportunity and lots of enjoyment when teaching and learning in the EYFS. When I travel around I try to carry books that… Continue reading Another Top 10 Supply Bag Books: 10 more books to promote a love of reading and cover (nearly) all eventualities in the Early Years and Foundation Stages (EYFS)

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Little Hens Cook Together: A fun class in Rochdale where children and toddlers, create, cook and enjoy freshly prepared food.

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I was lucky enough to find this gem of a cooking class through a recommendation from a friend. Babe, (now 22 months) and I, attended a Little Hens holiday session and enjoyed it so much that we signed up for more. Like a perfectly prepared meal the 'Little Cooks' class brings fun and learning together… Continue reading Little Hens Cook Together: A fun class in Rochdale where children and toddlers, create, cook and enjoy freshly prepared food.

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Musical Beginnings at Oldham Music Centre: A baby and toddler class that builds musical foundations and beyond. Get moving and shaking with song, sound and stories.

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The baby scene Now, I was never going to be very good at the baby scene, (from what I knew it didn’t involve the pub or a dance floor) but following a difficult time post birth with postpartum thyroiditis, I found it especially tricky to find classes and groups that suited not only babe but… Continue reading Musical Beginnings at Oldham Music Centre: A baby and toddler class that builds musical foundations and beyond. Get moving and shaking with song, sound and stories.

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Great Expectations: The impact of teacher expectations on children’s learning. How one boy raised the expectations I have of myself, as a Teacher in the Early Years classroom.

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A boy in my Reception class quite quickly became known amongst the teachers as ‘that boy,’ the boy ‘who doesn’t listen,’ or even worse the boy ‘who can’t listen.’ Granted his behaviour and listening skills were a little tricky at times. Teaching numeracy with frequent interludes about what aliens might eat for their breakfast or… Continue reading Great Expectations: The impact of teacher expectations on children’s learning. How one boy raised the expectations I have of myself, as a Teacher in the Early Years classroom.