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A wealth of free and paid for Early Years and Philosophy for Children resources from planning and assessment to pure skills, phonics, topic webs, enf of year reposrts, schemas and Development Matters

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A wealth of free and paid for Early Years and Philosophy for Children resources from planning and assessment to pure skills, phonics, topic webs, enf of year reposrts, schemas and Development Matters
EYFS Assessment Tracker 16 months - 60+ months
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EYFS Assessment Tracker 16 months - 60+ months

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A tracker to input assessment judgements on for each of the seven areas of the EYFS Development Matters. A two page tracker which has space for up to five assessments so can be used to track a child's development for a full year Assessments can be tracked from 16 months - 60+ months
Skills Planning Sheets for Communication and Language: Listening and Attention (30 - 50 months)
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Skills Planning Sheets for Communication and Language: Listening and Attention (30 - 50 months)

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Separate skills planning sheets for each of the 11 skills in Communication and Language: Listening and Attention (30 - 50 months) Each sheet has one skill; an expectation for emerging, developing and advanced learners; reasoning why children should be placed in each group to help you decide who to level where and an evaluation section to note children who have worked above or below expectation
Baseline and End of Year Assessment Pack
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Baseline and End of Year Assessment Pack

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Baseline and end of year assessment tools for birth - ELG Most relevant for ages 3-5 years Also includes end of year report template for parent reports 30% saving on buying resources seperately
An Academic Year In EYFS Plan
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An Academic Year In EYFS Plan

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A guide for use in pre-school or reception class which plots out the whole of the Development Matters scheme for age 30 - 50 months and when to cover each aspect in each area during the school year. Also includes things to remember for each half term e.g. Pancake Day, Mother's Day, dates for school census and primary applications, suggested times for contacting new starters, etc
Phase 1 Phonics Assessment Pack
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Phase 1 Phonics Assessment Pack

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A pack of assessment sheets for Phase 1 phonics. Separate one page assessments for each aspect in Phase 1 phonics. Can be printed and used for each child to establish whether they have secured the skills in each aspect of Phase 1 in order to move on to the next aspect. Each assessment sheet has three easy activities to be done on a one to one basis or in small groups. Assessment sheets included for: Phase 1 Aspect 1 Environmental Sounds Phase 1 Aspect 2 Instrumental Sounds Phase 1 Aspect 3 Body Percussion Phase 1 Aspect 4 Rhythm and Rhyme Phase 1 Aspect 5 Alliteration Phase 1 Aspect 6 Voice Sounds Phase 1 Aspect 7 Oral Blending and Segmenting
Schema Based Planning for 8 Different Schemas
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Schema Based Planning for 8 Different Schemas

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EYFS planning for schema based play. Includes EYFS Development Matters links, Characteristics of Learning links, definition of each schema, examples of where you might see this in play and enhancements and activities you could provide. Schemas covered: trajectory, transporting, rotation, orientation, enclosing, enveloping, positioning, connecting
'Clever Clogs Book' Nursery/Reception EYFS Baseline Assessment for 22-36 months and 30-50 months
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'Clever Clogs Book' Nursery/Reception EYFS Baseline Assessment for 22-36 months and 30-50 months

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Baseline assessment for ages 3-5 years old. Can be done on entry and throughout the year. Can also be done as a transition assessment between settings. Includes full assessment with teacher prompts, questions and tips for all seven areas of the EYFS curriculum for 22-36 months and 30-50 months. Includes Leuven Scale sheet. Also includes number recognition (1-20) and letter recognition (a-z and A-Z)
Phase 2 Phonics Assessment Pack
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Phase 2 Phonics Assessment Pack

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Six Phase 2 assessment sheets for use either at the end of Phase 2 or at the end of each set of Phase 2 letters to help determine whether a child is ready to move on to the next letter set or onto Phase 3. Includes 2 page assessment sheets for: Phase 2 Set 1 - s a t p Phase 2 Set 2 - i n m d Phase 2 Set 3 - g o c k Phase 2 Set 4 - e u r ck Phase 2 Set 5 - h b f ff Phase 2 Set 6 - ll ss
Characteristics Of Learning Assessment
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Characteristics Of Learning Assessment

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One page assessment document to track achievement and evidence of characteristics of learning for children working within any of the developmental stages between 16-26 months and 40 - 60+ months of the EYFS Development Matters.
Skills Planning - Physical Development: Health and Self Care
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Skills Planning - Physical Development: Health and Self Care

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Separate skills planning sheets for each of the 11 skills in Physical Development: Health and Self Care (30 - 50 months) Each sheet has one skill; an expectation for emerging, developing and advanced learners; reasoning why children should be placed in each group to help you decide who to level where and an evaluation section to note children who have worked above or below expectation
Skills Planning - Physical Development: Moving and Handling
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Skills Planning - Physical Development: Moving and Handling

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Separate skills planning sheets for each of the 11 skills in Physical Development: Moving and Handling (30 - 50 months) Each sheet has one skill; an expectation for emerging, developing and advanced learners; reasoning why children should be placed in each group to help you decide who to level where and an evaluation section to note children who have worked above or below expectation
'Frozen' Activity Plans for EYFS
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'Frozen' Activity Plans for EYFS

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A continuous provision plan and two activity plans linked to the movie Frozen to help children learn about freezing. Links to Understanding the World and Communication and Language. Activity 1: Making Ice Cream without a freezer plan Activity 2: Making healthy ice lollies plan
I Am Special - EYFS activity
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I Am Special - EYFS activity

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An activity for children to explore what makes them special. Designed as an RE activity but also ideal as a Personal, Social and Emotional Development activity. Template for adult supported mark making included.
Schema Based Planning - Trajectory Schema and Transporting Schema
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Schema Based Planning - Trajectory Schema and Transporting Schema

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EYFS planning for schema based play. Includes EYFS Development Matters links, Characteristics of Learning links, definition of each schema, examples of where you might see this in play and enhancements and activities you could provide. This is for a trajectory schema and transporting only. For the paid full pack follow the below link. Schemas covered: trajectory, transporting, rotation, orientation, enclosing, enveloping, positioning, connecting https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/schema-based-planning-for-8-different-schemas-11674628
A Child's Voice - Child Self Reflection
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A Child's Voice - Child Self Reflection

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A child self reflection form to be used with a child when looking through their Learning Journey/ Log/ Journal with them. A great way to find out how much of their time in nursery/ reception a child can remember and to find out which where their favourite activities and themes.