Knowledge organisers summarise the learning that will take place, highlighting key vocabulary and knowledge that children should retain. This resource includes knowledge organisers for the following topics - Autumn term- Let’s celebrate - celebrating our differences Spring term - Around the world - comparison of cultures and environments Summer term - Our ‘booket’ list - story telling of family favourites

This resource shows ‘I can’ statements in relation to the characteristics of effective learning as shown in Development Matters. This resource is ideal for practitioners to display in their early years setting.

This resource shows the intent and implementation for each area of provision. Highlighting enabling environments, positive relationships, characteristics of effective learning, key questions, key vocabulary and learning objectives covered. Areas of provision included - construction, creative, large equipment and wheeled vehicles, loose parts, malleable, mark making, maths, mud kitchen, reading, role play, sand and water.

Children can be nervous when starting school for the first time. This resource provides a selection of transition games and activities to help children feel comfortable in their new classroom. This resource also includes - a new teacher letter a full time letter an example transition timetable

Display bunting to organise your learning space. This resource includes - Upper and lowercase lettering Areas of continuous provision display bunting COEL display bunting COEL ‘I can statements’ Long and short term planning display bunting

Integral to teaching is how practitioners assess what children know, understand and can do, as well as take account of their interests and characteristics of effective learning. This resource also includes what makes a quality observation. This resource is ideal for practitioners to display in their early years setting.

Developed in line with Investors in Pupils, this editable resource aims to develop pupils’ responsibility and participation in their own education.

Transition into a school can be overwhelming for children so spending time considering the environment, adults role, resources and activities,routines and transition is valuable to ensure children are supported as they start a new setting. This resource supports practitioners in preparing reception children and their parents and carers to attend their setting. This resource includes an ‘action plan’ for the Summer Term a ‘welcome to our school brochure’ for parents and carers a ‘new starters’ Powerpoint to be delivered to parents and carers a ‘welcome to your new school’ booklet for children ‘weekly challenges’ to support school readiness an example ‘welcome to our school letter’ for parents and carers ‘ready confetti’ poem to give to children the night before they start your school an ‘all about me form’ to be completed by parents and carers to gain additional information about their child an example ‘transition letter’ for when children start morning or afternoon sessions in September All resources are editable to ensure personalisation to your school.

Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes - Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision Line examples for water area Finger print examples for art and design area Tangrams for loose parts area Palm leaf examples for small motor area Chick examples for malleable area Hot cross bun recipe for mud kitchen Story map for stage area Lego designs for construction area

When children interact with loose parts, they enter a world of ‘what if’ that promotes the type of thinking that leads to problem solving and theoretical reasoning. Loose parts enhance children’s ability to think imaginatively and see solutions whilst bringing a sense of adventure and excitement to their play. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity

A major advantage of constructive play is that it allows children to develop creativity. When experimenting with different materials and discovering new uses, possibilities become endless and lateral thinking is encouraged. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity

Malleable activities are important for children to improve their hand-eye coordination, develop their symbolic thinking, including supporting maths and science skills, and to build strength in the muscles in their fingers and hands. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity

Developing small motor skills in children is incredibly important. Everyone understands the impact this will have on early writing, but this is only a tiny portion of the full picture. Small motor skills are a central part day to day life. By developing their small motor control, children are able to become confident and able people. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity

Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes - Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision Gingerbread recipe for malleable area Scissor skills for fine motor area Paper plate angel instructions for arts and design area Reindeer soup recipe for mud kitchen Story map for stage area

Water play is a fantastic activity for developing children’s hand-eye coordination as they learn to pour, squeeze, stir and even paint with water. Water is also the perfect medium for demonstrating mathematical and scientific concepts, such as volume and weight. When water play becomes a group activity, it encourages children to engage in social and cooperative play. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity

Sand play has many surprising benefits for development, such as enhancing motor skills, social and emotional awareness, improving language and speech, sparking creativity and improving concepts of mathematics and science. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity

During pretend play, children get to be anyone, anything, be any place and experience life outside of reality. Through pretend play children learn critical thinking skills, how to follow simple directions, build expressive and receptive language, increase social skills and learn how manage their emotions. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity

The use of texts to support role play encourages children to make sense of the world around them. Pupils love to re-enact stories that are familiar to them, sometimes interpreting them in their own way or creating their own twist to the tale. A resource box filled with items linked to the story can be a great stimulus to deepen learning. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity

Small worlds, as well as being fun, are the ideal platform for nurturing children’s imagination from a young age. This play provides them with an opportunity to explore new materials, act out scenarios from real life, build language, practice social skills, and gain an understanding of the world. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Around the world’ (Comparisons of cultures and environments) utilising the following texts - One snowy night The jolly postman Chinese zodiac Handa’s surprise Polar bear and the snow cloud Easter story