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Barefoot play boosts children's brains and bodies Famly

A common concern about young children walking barefoot is the risk of infection from bacteria and viruses in the ground. In reality, children … See more

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Parent Guide to Physical Development in Early Years Famly

WebIn the early years of their life, it’s vital we give children lots of physical activities as they learn about their bodies and build strong muscles. Early years expert …

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10 ideas to boost healthy eating in the early years Famly

WebHummus, guacamole, salsa, or a yoghurt-based dressing are all easy, healthy choices. If you're looking for some more ideas on some different foods to try with your own children, …

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Parent Partnerships

WebStarting with each of the five bullet points from the new Development Matters, Sue is going to explain each of them in depth, before offering concrete examples on how they might …

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Mine Conkbayir on Trauma-Informed Practice Famly

WebMay 20, 2020. This interview is originally from May 2020, filmed during the Covid 19 pandemic. Although some of what is covered is related to the reopening of the Early Years after lockdown, the importance of trauma-informed practice has not diminished. At our record-breaking Famly Sessions event on Reopening Childcare, Mine Conkbayir was …

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Play with a purpose: Guided play with children Famly

WebGuided play is a shared experience between adults and children where adults provide scaffolding (preparation of relevant and engaging materials, modeling of new skills, and …

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The best childcare management software to bring families closer I …

WebFamly is just so intuitive and so easy to use, and that really helps us get parents on board.”. “Our families love the app and the ability to receive communication all day via messages, …

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6 physical development activities Famly

WebPhysical development in early childhood requires your constant attention. The Department of Health recommends aiming for at least 3 hours of physical activity (across the day) for children in the early years, so that's a lot of activities for physical development to pack in!. But you don’t need to spend time planning loads of extra action games.

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Physical activity policy in the Early Years Famly

WebThe benefits of physical activity in the Early Years are far-reaching and can have profound positive effects in later life too. A physical activity policy for your setting contributes to …

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How to support children with illness and grief Famly

WebThey might want to talk to you to share what is happening, or ask questions. Acknowledge children’s feelings. They might be shocked, angry, sad, or they might even …

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7 activities to go with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Famly

WebCreate a little habitat, and gather every day to check in and talk about your new class pet. They’ll get to observe it, witness the small changes, day by day, feed it, …

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How to Introduce more risky play in the early years Famly

Web1. Trust children to know their own limits. One of the most important things to remember when it comes to risky play in the early years is to trust the children. They may be …

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The EYFS Outdoors: 38 Outdoor Learning Activities Famly

Web7. EYFS Outdoor learning and play: Creative ideas for Expressive Arts and design. Create story boxes and story sacks to spark creativity. Create a stage (this could …

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The power of open-ended questions in ECE Famly

WebOpen-ended questions or prompts may remind the child of a previous event or situation, which can help to stimulate memory skills and abilities. Creates a situation where the adult must follow the lead of the child, stay engaged, actively listen and interact with the child. This helps to make the child feel that their opinion and thoughts are

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Sing with children, even if you’re bad at it Famly

WebHere are three tips to keep in mind as you start singing with children: Don’t say you’re bad at singing. Children learn what we model for them, whether or not we …

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10 music and movement activities for the Early Years Famly

Web5. Draw what you hear. This music and movement activity: Encourage creativity and independent thinking with this fun game that allows children to transform …

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8 strategies for better parent partnerships Famly

WebKeep drop off and pick up times for positive, casual interactions. These times are busy and not conducive to discuss larger concerns. If a parent mentions a concern, …

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Effective communication with parents and carers Famly

WebWhile this may seem obvious, it is especially important to remember the basics of communication in order to have meaningful and honest conversations and …

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