After the popularity of our post all about our favourite Phonics Resources we decided to write a similar one all about our favourite Maths Resources for supporting learning at home. We’ve searched high and low for the best games, online programmes and other resources to help you help […]
To say that the kids have enjoyed playing with their Magformers sets, would be a complete understatement. I would go as far as saying it is my eldest’s new favourite toy. So much fun in fact, that he skipped lunch (for the first time ever) because he was […]
We’ve been having fun this week practising our Mark Making and developing skills needed for learning to write- using this book The Mark Makers by Rachel Fay- Little Learners. What did we like about it? Fun! Most importantly for young children ..this book is fun. In my opinion […]
We’ve been reading Robin and the White Rabbit by Emma Lindström and Åse Brunnström (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) this week. A clever and engaging children’s book about an autistic child who is struggling socially at school. The child makes friends with a white rabbit who suggests ways of helping. […]
I’ve been reading A Practical Guide to Gender Diversity and Sexuality in Early Years by Deborah Price (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). An important book to help promote diversity and equality in early years education. What did I like about it? Practical– The guidance provided is useful and explained in such a […]
Wow indeed! We’ve been incredibly impressed by Ronnie Rocket 🚀 by WOW. Beautifully packaged and designed, Ronnie Rocket comprises of a bright and colourful rocket that countdowns to its ‘launch’, a flip open cockpit with pretend dials and an accompanying cute, little astronaut. What did we like about it? […]
We’ve been squishing, squeezing, stamping and snipping with our Modelling Favourites Pack from Early Years Resources this week. A fantastic kit for practising fine motor skills and fostering creativity. Included in the huge pack are eight (brightly coloured) very soft dough, a wide variety of negative and positive […]
We’ve been trying out lots of new and engaging ways of learning the alphabet recently (see my post here) so I was delighted to try out this, beautiful Alphabet Placemat by Edge Ahead. This placemat supports children who are finding learning the alphabet tricky by acting as a […]