Creating a genuinely inclusive team doesn’t just happen. It requires nursery leaders to look honestly at the culture they are building, not only policies in the file, but the everyday moments that let each member of the team know they are valued and belong. The following tips are starting points for reflection and action.
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This July, we mark Disability Pride Month with a simple, sensory printing activity using paint and paper. Children make prints with their hands, feet, elbows, fingers, fists, feet, knees, choosing for themselves how their body meets the page. The resulting display celebrates the fact that there is no single right way for a body to work and that every child’s way is worth celebrating.
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Sleep is an important part of a child’s day. It supports growth, development, emotional well-being and learning. In early years settings, educators also have a vital role in making sure every sleep is as safe as possible.
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When children ask questions, explore and investigate, they are building the foundations for lifelong learning. Use our top tips to ensure children are encouraged to be curious both in the setting and at home.
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In this activity, children will become little explorers as they go on a minibeast and bug discovery adventure.
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In the busy pace of early years settings, supervision can be seen as just another requirement. Yet meaningful supervision is essential to creating a setting where staff feel supported and children can thrive.
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Summer can be a time when parents are looking for budget friendly ideas to entertain the family. Having fun doesn’t have to cost money, so why not create a list of fun, free activities for your families to enjoy, starting with the tips below.
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Physical activity is essential for good health and well-being and the activity ideas below are designed to support children’s gross and fine motor skills, balance, coordination and confidence through a range of high energy ball games, offering lots of fun.
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Movement comes naturally to young children - they climb, spin, jump and wriggle their way through the world long before they can put any of it into words. However, understanding that movement is good for their overall well-being is something children learn gradually, through experience and through the language and attitudes of the adults around them.
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Celebrate World Bee Day with this meaningful activity. Children use natural and recycled materials to build their very own bee hotel - a safe, cosy shelter for bees to rest and nest. Through exploring, making and doing something real for nature, children begin to understand why bees matter and how even the smallest actions can make a huge difference.
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