Rainbow Challenges in the EYFS - What are rainbow challenges? Rainbow challenges are something which seems to be increasingly popular with many childcare setting using these in..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/EOisZ

10 top tips for toilet training - Tips on helping with toilet training Toilet training is a big milestone to accomplish for small children and parents can be just as nervous about..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/kz4Hu

Making marks with nail brush - Making marks using other tools Instead of using a paintbrush why not use a nail brush to make marks. Stand back and watch what marks the..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/bYnLE

7 simple ways to add mathematics to your environment - Incorporating Mathematics into your learning environment Mathematics is a specific area of development in the Early Years..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/7CqO3

Developing a smooth transition into school - Creating a smooth transition to school Transitions can be difficult for many children and it is important to be aware that some are..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/p0j7j

Sometimes, real superheroes live in the hearts of small children - Sometimes, real superheroes live in the hearts of small children..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/KYdRM

We are Early Years Educators not Teachers - What is the difference between an Early Years Educator and a Teacher? For many people including parents and practitioners, there is no..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/ccS1D

Colour Mixing Activity - Helping children understand what happens when you mix two colours together Why not try this activity with a group of children, let them explore what..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/odrQ1

Outdoor play should be based on a loose parts approach - Early years settings need to embrace loose parts outdoor play Outdoor play is always rising on the early year’s agenda with..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/ryOB6

Dinosaur tuff spot - Creating a dinosaur tuff spot activity Do you have children in your setting that are interested in dinosaurs?, if so why not create this dinosaur tuff spot..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/YvJMZ

10 great ways in making sand play engaging - 10 examples of how you can make sand play inviting Instead of just emptying the bag of sand into your sand tray think about what else..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/Uwk5Z

How we are still getting British Values wrong - Why so many settings are getting it wrong Ofsted have placed a high importance on ensuring all early years settings are promoting..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/WNGyp

Textured Playdough - Making different textured playdough Why not make different textured playdough and incorporate this into children's play eg The Three Little pig. Follow..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/KebWf

Promoting diversity and supporting dual language children - How can I support diversity and dual language families? As a practitioner who only speaks one language, it can often be..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/Zv1ll

Why use Communication and Language tracking tools? - Is your EYFS Communication and Language tracking tools detailed enough? Communication and language is a prime area within the..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/I4xe5

Autumn hunt - Autumn is a great time of year to explore the outdoor environment and collect a range of natural objects. Providing the children with Autumn hunt checklists can help..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/mLrvi

Are display boards a waste of valuable practitioner time? - Why display boards are a waste of practitioner time Display boards are usually something that practitioners take a great..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/przyx

Finding out what children like at nursery - Top ten tips for consulting young children on what they like at nursery Always try different ways of finding out what young children..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/0zfVc

3-year-old Mateo Makes His Case for Cupcakes: "Linda, honey, just listen." - Why not  video this funny video..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/m0j6q

Child with EAL assessed in their home language - Question Q - "I am an EYP. English is my second language. There is a child in my setting who has spoken in my language but not any..... Click here to read more... sws.sh/4AwvZ