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

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

Dyslexia is a learning difference that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed. Co-occurring difficulties may be seen in aspects of language, motor co-ordination, mental calculation, concentration and personal organisation, but these are not, by themselves, markers of dyslexia. A good indication of the severity and persistence of dyslexic difficulties can be gained by examining how the individual responds or has responded to well-founded intervention. This resource includes - Possible learning differences in the classroom Dyslexia strengths Careers that embrace Dyslexic strengths How to create a Dyslexic friendly classroom Suggested interventions to support children with dyslexia

Providing toddlers and young children with blocks to play with has many benefits for their learning and development. Blocks are a great way to introduce toddlers to many concepts for the first time. This resource highlights the seven stages of block play with corresponding ‘I can’ statements.

There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned. 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 all areas of provision 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 ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity

Mud Play is important for children to develop and practice their fine and gross motor skills, increase awareness of their senses, improve hand/ eye coordination and develop their social and emotional skills, including taking turns and leading/following directions. 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 and easy to follow recipes 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

Children develop fine motor skills at different stages. This resource highlights pre-writing line development and pencil grip stages. This resource also includes instructional posters for children to utilise to ensure scissor safety, an effective tripod grip and a successful seating position whilst writing.

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

The EYFS framework is structured very differently to the National Curriculum as it is organised across seven areas of learning rather than subject areas. The aim of this document is to help subject leaders to understand how the skills taught across EYFS feed into National Curriculum subjects. This document outlines the most relevant statements taken from the 2020 Development Matters guidance and the Early Learning Goals in the Statutory Framework for the EYFS.

This resource can be sent home to help children practice writing red words they have been learning in class. It can also be laminated and placed in continuous provision to be utilised with white board pens as a ‘write and wipe’ activity to further support recognition of tricky words.

Developed in line with RWI, this resource supports children to learn correct letter formation using the same picture mnemonics they have already learned in their Set 1 sound lessons. This resource also includes a poster to support children to sit in the perfect handwriting position.

This document highlights skill progression during Continuous Provision and provides ideas of how to layer resources in each area to ensure challenge for all pupils. Areas of provision included are performance, physical play, reading, maths, fine motor, mark making, mud kitchen, water, sand, creative, malleable, role play, construction and small world.

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

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 ‘Our ‘booket’ list’ (story telling of family favourites) utilising the following texts - Fletcher and the springtime blossoms The hungry caterpillar Oliver’s vegetables What the ladybird heard Aliens love underpants

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 ‘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

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

Across the Early Years environment we aim to offer a wide range of exciting and engaging learning opportunities to help develop children’s foundation skills. In any situation where there are a number of children working and playing together there are risks but there are also benefits. This resource is designed to guide practitioners through the process of conducting a thorough risk assessment. This useful guide includes a risk of consequence matrix, safety checklist and benefit risk assessments for both indoor and outdoor activities.

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.