As the leaves begin their spectacular transformation and autumn treasures appear on our playground surfaces, there’s no better time to bring the wonder of the season indoors through creative, hands-on learning. Autumn Nature People, delightful life-sized figures crafted from natural …

The Curiosity Approach, which prioritizes child-led, play-based learning to spark creativity and exploration, aligns seamlessly with sensory-friendly strategies. Below are five carefully curated, sensory-friendly ideas rooted in the Curiosity Approach, designed to develop engagement, creativity, and learning for students with …

Nursery Object Sorting Games: Fun, Easy, and Educational Activities for EYFS Nursery object sorting games are some of the most effective and accessible learning tools in the early years. These activities support foundational skills across communication, thinking, maths, and sensory …

Executive function skills are the invisible superpowers that help students succeed, not just academically, but in life. These cognitive abilities include planning, focus, flexibility, self-control, and working memory. The challenge? Traditional teaching methods often struggle to develop these crucial skills …

Unlock the Magic of Show and Tell: A Guide for Early Years and Primary Teachers Show and tell isn’t just about sharing a favourite toy; it’s a powerful way to spark curiosity, build confidence, and grow vital communication skills in …

Learning times tables doesn’t have to be a battle. With modern teaching approaches backed by cognitive science, children can master multiplication facts while developing genuine mathematical understanding. This comprehensive guide reveals the most effective, research-based strategies for teaching times tables …

Supporting holistic development through crafts, hands-on exploration and creative expression There’s something truly magical about watching a three-year-old discover that mixing yellow and blue paint creates green, or seeing the pure joy on a toddler’s face as they squelch playdough …

The Power of Play and Schemas in Early Learning Despite its acknowledged importance, UK classrooms face a tension between recognising play’s value and applying it practically. Play opportunities have experienced “marked reductions,” often because play and learning are viewed as …

Supporting the Transforming Schema Through Art As early years practitioners, we often encounter children who seem magnetically drawn to mixing, squishing, and transforming materials. These little scientists are exploring what we call the transforming schema, and art activities provide the …

Standing at my classroom window this morning, watching the last of the autumn leaves spiral down onto the playground, I was reminded of Jamie, a four-year-old in my class who struggles with any form of transition. Just six weeks ago, …