It’s heading away from winter in the north so today we have lots of springtime activities for you! Chat about spring births with these bird life cycle puzzles for the goose, snowy owl and puffin. What you’ll need Download these bird life cycle puzzles at the bottom of this post. Print off the coloured or […]
Dyslexia and Early Intervention #23
Today’s interview is with dyslexia and early intervention specialist Dr Tim Conway. If you’re looking for ways to ensure young children are given the best early intervention, or just to take the most effective approach towards setting up a solid foundation for reading in the future, this interview is for you! You can listen to this […]
Left and Right: Wristbands and Cover It Board Game
Learning the difference between left and right is tricky. Use these wristbands and board game to help your kids get the hang of it! Preparation Print off the game board and wrist bands in either colour or black and white. Cut out the pointer finger and attach it to the game board with a brad […]
Cooking with Kids: A Sure-Fire Video Course
We all know that cooking with kids from a young age has many benefits, but it’s often hard to know how to structure these experiences and make them not only fun, but safe and not too disastrously messy!! Please note: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase anything through these links I will receive […]
Weekday and Stationery Labels for Your Classroom
Where do you store your stationery? Can it do with a spruce up? These free weekday and stationery labels are a quick and easy way to ‘prettify’ your space. They’re also great for encouraging kids to put their bits and pieces back where they got them! Print your stationery labels Scroll to the bottom of […]
Concussion in Young Children: What You Need to Know #21
Today we’re chatting with Dr Elizabeth Sandel about concussion in young children. What causes it. What we need to look for and how we can help during the recovery process. There are free posters, helpful links and a video for you to use when you approach this topic with your kids. In the classroom we […]
How Scribbling Fast Tracks our Kids #20
Scribbling can have a huge positive impact on a child’s development, not just as a pre-writing skill, but to develop language, reasoning, problem solving and relationships. Learn what researchers have found and how we can optimise that knowledge in our homes and classrooms. There’s also a free download including templates your little ones might like […]
Attuned Communication instead of Classroom Management? #19
Want to try attuned communication with your kids so you don’t have to rely so much on traditional classroom management techniques? Listen to this interview with Laura Fish, it’s got tons of great advice for building up our kids, giving them confidence and strengthening executive function through conversation! You can listen to this episode above, listen to […]
How Do I Feel Emotions Chart
This free emotions chart is a great tool for helping kids express how they feel. Not just the actual emotions, but also the intensity and how their body is physically reacting. And who doesn’t love penguins! As an extra bonus, if you scroll down you’ll find lots of other fun and educational penguin-themed activities from […]
Is Your Classroom an Academically Safe Environment? #18
Is your classroom an academically safe learning environment? Do our kids ever feel embarrassed or hesitant over asking questions, or because they’re struggling with a task, or because other children are ‘better’ than they are? This episode focuses on what we can do to help our kids feel as confident and safe as possible. You […]