Here are 5 play based activities for children to explore their skills of reading, writing, maths, art etc.

In this video I show the changes I made to my Reception classroom.

TALK ABOUT PLAY BASED LEARNING, TRANSITION INTO YEAR 1, WHY RUSHING CHILDREN INTO FORMAL EDUCATION TO INCREASE EXAM SCORES CAN BE DETRIMENTAL.

Activities and Ideas based around the Elf On The Shelf Story, all linked to the Early Learning and Development Matters Goals.

In this video I talk about using the Elf on a Shelf story as a stimulus in the classroom for Elf Challenges. I include links to a free PDF of planning and activities linked to the EYFS.

Video about how case studies help me overview my team.

10 Books I recommend using with your class.

Here is a 40 second video explain what I do on my youtube channel.

In this video I share tips for an Early Years classroom design featuring guest videos from Mr Thain (Kindergarten Teacher) Alistair Bryce Clegg (EYFS Advisor and Author) The Teacher Traveller and Heather from the Early Years Podcast.

These are my top 25 behaviour management techniques that I use when teaching Early Years & Key Stage 1 children.

Here are 10 routines that I use in my classroom timetable. What are your routines? Please share in the comments below! 1. Songs for changes in the day 2. Jobs for children 3. Activity on entry 4. Wake and Shake 5. Key Group flashcards & talk about feelings 6. Parent visits 7. Puppet time 8. Special friend 9. Show and tell 10. Learning review

In this video I talk about a strategy I use on a daily basis to open up a dialogue with the children in my class about their behaviour. This type of questioning can be used effectively during free-flow child initiated times as well as adult led sessions and makes an interaction into a meaningful learning experience. The strategy allows children time to reflect upon their behaviour and support their Personal, Social & Emotional Development.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR YOUR FIRST YEAR OF TEACHING. GET INTO TEACHING UCAS TEACHER TRAINING POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION TEACH FIRST LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME SCHOOL CENTRED INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING SCITT