The beneficial effects of outdoor learning and play on children’s experiences have been known for thousands of years, but parents seem generally more afraid to let their children explore, play and discover outside by themselves. This is the ‘Cotton Wool ‘generation, wrapped up & overprotected in many ways, allowed hours of technology rather than climbing […] The post Why Outdoor Learning Boosts Children’s Development appeared first on First Discoverers.| First Discoverers
Author June O’Sullivan is a committed standard-bearer for early years, social business and child poverty, and her role as CEO of the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) affords her ample opportunity to address all three causes. Awarded an MBE in 2013 for her services to London’s children, June offers First Discoverers some thoughtful childcare reflections […] The post Interview with LEYF’s June O’Sullivan MBE appeared first on First Discoverers.| First Discoverers
This post will outline the importance of using a Learning Journey Template to track all children's progress, in all areas of learning and development while at nursery.| Learning Journals
Across the board, the Development Matters framework is available to support and guide nursery practitioners, together with the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS).| Learning Journals
In this post we look at positive behaviour management strategies, providing a guide that looks at strategies, why it's so important, and what it looks like in early years.| Learning Journals