Extension/stretch and challenge mat which can be used in lessons as a filler activity or plenary or given as a homework mat over several lessons. Could also be used as a revision tool. Based on Pearson’s BTEC First Children’s play, learning and development. Teaching from 2017 Activities focused on content from unit eight: Introduction to Working in the Early Years Sector. Learning aims A, and B: A) Investigate the role of workers in different types of early years settings. B) Explore roles, responsibilities and careers in the early years sector. Suggestion: Have a copy of all three slides printed and laminated on display and then I print out slides two and three back to back and the image which indicates the activity matches up to the activity instructions on the back of it. Students seem to enjoy the challenge of completing a row, corners or full house!

Extension/stretch and challenge mat which can be used in lessons as a filler activity or plenary or given as a homework mat over several lessons. Could also be used as a revision tool. Based on Pearson’s BTEC First Children’s play, learning and development. Teaching from 2017 Activities focused on content from unit seven:Making Healthy Food Choices for Children. Learning aims A, and B: A) Understand the importance of a balanced diet to meet the nutritional needs of children from birth to eight years. B) Understand how adults can support children’s dietary needs. Suggestion: Have a copy of all three slides printed and laminated on display and then I print out slides two and three back to back and the image which indicates the activity matches up to the activity instructions on the back of it. Students seem to enjoy the challenge of completing a row, corners or full house!

Extension/stretch and challenge mat which can be used in lessons as a filler activity or plenary or given as a homework mat over several lessons. Could also be used as a revision tool. Based on Pearson’s BTEC First Children’s play, learning and development. Teaching from 2017 Activities focused on content from unit six: Supporting Children’Language and LiteracyDevelopment. Learning aims A, B and C: A) Understand how to support children’s language development B) Understand how to support children’s reading development C) Understand how to support children’s writing development Suggestion: Have a copy of all three slides printed and laminated on display and then I print out slides two and three back to back and the image which indicates the activity matches up to the activity instructions on the back of it. Students seem to enjoy the challenge of completing a row, corners or full house! Preview Files included (1)

Extension/stretch and challenge mat which can be used in lessons as a filler activity or plenary or given as a homework mat over several lessons. Could also be used as a revision tool. Based on Pearson’s BTEC First Children’s play, learning and development. Teaching from 2017 Activities focused on content from unit four: Promoting Children’s Positive Behaviour. Learning aims A, B and C: A) Understand factors that affect children’s behaviour. B) Understand how adults in early years settings promote children’s positive behaviour. C) Understand how adults supprt children’s behaviour in early years settings. Suggestion: Have a copy of all three slides printed and laminated on display and then I print out slides two and three back to back and the image which indicates the activity matches up to the activity instructions on the back of it. Students seem to enjoy the challenge of completing a row, corners or full house!

Extension/stretch and challenge mat which can be used in lessons as a filler activity or plenary or given as a homework mat over several lessons. Could also be used as a revision tool. Based on Pearson’s BTEC First Children’s play, learning and development. Teaching from 2017 Activities focused on content from unit five: Health and Safety in the Early Years Settings, Learning aims A and B: A) Understand accident prevention in early years settings. B) Understand infection control in early years settings. Suggestion: Have a copy of all three slides printed and laminated on display and then I print out slides two and three back to back and the image which indicates the activity matches up to the activity instructions on the back of it. Students seem to enjoy the challenge of completing a row, corners or full house!

Extension/stretch and challenge mat which can be used in lessons as a filler activity or plenary or given as a homework mat over several lessons. Could also be used as a revision tool. Based on Pearson’s BTEC First Children’s play, learning and development. Teaching from 2017 Activities focused on content from unit three: The Principles of Early Years Practice, Learning aims A, B, C and D: A) Understand the importance of inclusive practice in early years B) Explore ways in which early years settings implement inclusive practice C) Understand how children are empowered in early years settings D) Understand the importance of the key person approach in supporting children’s development. Suggestion: Have a copy of all three slides printed and laminated on display and then I print out slides two and three back to back and the image which indicates the activity matches up to the activity instructions on the back of it. Students seem to enjoy the challenge of completing a row, corners or full house!

Extension/stretch and challenge mat which can be used in lessons as a filler activity or plenary or given as a homework mat over several lessons. Could also be used as a revision tool. Based on Pearson’s BTEC First Children’s play, learning and development. Teaching from 2017 Activities focused on content from unit two: Promoting Children’s Development Through Play, Learning aims A, B and C: A) Understand how play promotes children’s developmetn in early years settings B) Understand how different play oppurtunities promote children’s development C) Understand how play is structured in early years settiings to promote children’s development Suggestion: Have a copy of all three slides printed and laminated on display and then I print out slides two and three back to back and the image which indicates the activity matches up to the activity instructions on the back of it. Students seem to enjoy the challenge of completing a row, corners or full house!

Revision/stretch and challenge mat which can be used in lessons as a filler activity or plenary or given as a homework mat over several lessons. Could also be used as a revision tool. Based on Pearson’s BTEC First Children’s play, learning and development. Teaching from 2017. Focuses on unit one: Patterns of Child Development and learning aims A, B and C: A) Understand growth and development in children B) Understand the characteristics of children’s development from birth up to eight years C) Understand how adults in early years settings can support children’s development. Suggestion: Have a copy of all three slides printed and laminated on display and then I print out slides two and three back to back and the image which indicates the activity matches up to the activity instructions on the back of it. Students seem to enjoy the challenge of completing a row, corners or full house!

Homework chart/stretch and challenge/assessment preparation mat which can be used in lessons as a filler activity or plenary or given as a homework mat over several lessons. Could also be used as assessment preparation. Based on Cambridge Nationals level 1/2 Child Development. RO20, Learning outcome one. Understand the physical, intellectual and social developmental norms from birth to five years. 1.1 The development norms from birth to five years. I have one copy of all three slides printed and laminated on display and then I print out slides two and three back to back. The image which indicates the activity matches up to the activity instructions on the back of it. students seem to enjoy the challenge of completing a row, corners or full house!

Unit title: Understand the equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years. This is a straight forward student friendly instructions/guidance to assist students when planning their coursework. This includes guidance on task one and covers LO1 and LO2 only. (Key equipment required from birth to twelve months and key equipment required for children aged one to five years). I have created in into this way as it is easy to spilt the coursework into tasks and we complete task one straight after teaching LO1 and LO2. Students will then be taught LO3. Included in the booklet is Simple guidance on what is required from task one R019 coursework which room one and two explained separately. Also: 1) Marking criteria command words and definitions. 2) marking criteria for LO1(room one) and LO2 (room two) 3) A possible layout example (can follow another format) 4) Check lists for students to check the content of their coursework for each type of equipment for both LO1 and LO2.

Includes PowerPoint on the choices available for delivery. PowerPoint includes information on each chouce; hospital birth, home birth, domino scheme and private hospital and research activities. Students will need access to internet to complete research activities or paper based information on the choices for delivery. There is a compare and contrast activity based on home and hospital births, questions to test students knowledge based on learning and homework. Progress for learning grid included. Information sheet on hospital and home births included. Also included a 50 minute video based on options available for delivery. Follows Cambridge National level 1/2 R018. Learning outcome 2.5 Understand antenatal care & preparation for birth: The choices available for delivery.

Includes PowerPoint on specialised diagnostic tests. PowerPoint includes information on each specialised diagnostic tests, video clip and research activities. Students will need access to internet to complete research activities or paper based information on the test and possible conditions that the tests may identify. There is a compare and contrast activity based on CVS and Amniocentesis, questions to test students knowledge based on learning and homework. Progress for learning grid included. Follows Cambridge National level 1/2 R018. Learning outcome 2.4 Understand antenatal care & preparation for birth: Specialised diagnostic tests.

Includes PowerPoint on routine checks carried out at an antenatal clinic, including scans. PowerPoint includes a hierarchy of importance activity, information on routine checks and questions based on learning. Homework included. Progress grid included. Follows Cambridge National level 1/2 R018. Learning outcome 2.3 Understand antenatal care & preparation for birth: Routine checks carried out at an antenatal clinic, including scans.

Mini booklet (12 pages) that involves students completing information on key features and studies within the memory topic. I provide students with a copy of the booklet and give as a homework over a half term when the topic content has been delivered. Also a useful tool as revision. Covers activities on: Processes of memory Structures of memory memory as an active process Follows the AQA GCSE 8182 specification.

Includes PowerPoint on the importance of antenatal and parenting classes. PowerPoint includes a hierarchy of importance activity, information on importance and test it questions based on learning. Homework included. Progress grid included. Follows Cambridge National level 1/2 R018. Learning outcome 2.2 Understand antenatal care & preparation for birth: The importance of antenatal and parenting classes.

Homework chart/stretch and challenge/assessment preparation mat which can be used in lessons as a filler activity or plenary or given as a homework mat over several lessons. Could also be used as assessment preparation. Based on Cambridge Nationals level 1/2 Child Development. RO19, Learning outcome three and four. Mat based on two LO's as I teach those and then move onto the second part of the assessment. Know the nutritional guidelines & requirements for children aged from birth to five years Be able to investigate & develop feeding solutions for children from birth to five years. I have one copy of all three slides printed and laminated on display and then I print out slides two and three back to back. The image which indicates the activity matches up to the activity instructions on the back of it. students seem to enjoy the challenge of completing a row, corners or full house!

Homework chart/stretch and challenge/assessment preparation mat which can be used in lessons as a filler activity or plenary or given as a homework mat over several lessons. Could also be used as assessment preparation. Based on Cambridge Nationals level 1/2 Child Development. RO19, Learning outcome one and two. Mat based on two LO's as I teach those and then move onto the first part of the assessment before teaching LO 3 & 4. Understand the key factors when choosing equipment for babies from birth to twelve months. Understand the factors to consider when choosing equipment for children from birth to twelve months. Understand the key factors when choosing equipment for babies from one to five. Understand the factors to consider when choosing equipment for children from one to five. I have one copy of all three slides printed and laminated on display and then I print out slides two and three back to back. The image which indicates the activity matches up to the activity instructions on the back of it. students seem to enjoy the challenge of completing a row, corners or full house!

Includes PowerPoint on the roles of the different health professionals supporting the pregnant mother. PowerPoint includes a match up activity of key terms, information on each health professional and test it questions based on learning. Homework included. Progress grids included. Follows Cambridge National level 1/2 R018. Learning outcome 2.1 Understand antenatal care & preparation for birth: The roles of the different health professionals supporting the pregnant mother.