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Top Tips: Poetry in the early years

Getting into the habit of describing the world around us is a wonderful way to build a rich vocabulary and lays the foundation for creating and appreciating poetry. To celebrate World Poetry Day, why not share these top tips with parents to encourage them to create poems at home? Tips to encourage parents to create… Continue reading Top Tips: Poetry in the early years

Early years poetry activity: Whispers of Spring

Child smelling flowers

In this sensory poetry activity, children will use their senses to explore the signs of spring, to be inspired, and spark discussion, leading to the creation of a collaborative poem that captures the essence of spring.  Learning aims The learning aims of this activity are to promote sensory engagement by letting children experience nature and… Continue reading Early years poetry activity: Whispers of Spring

Top tips: Embedding other cultures in your setting 

Inclusion means that all children feel seen, heard and valued in their setting. Embedding a variety of cultures into your practice improves their sense of self and supports positive mental health. Here are some top tips to embed all cultures into your setting: Looking for ways to embed diverse cultures into your nursery setting? Our… Continue reading Top tips: Embedding other cultures in your setting 

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