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A Novel Way to Learn As stipulated by the EYFS framework, reading and literacy skills should be considered an important part of a child’s development; in truth, however, the social, interpersonal and emotional benefits of an appetite for books stretches well beyond mere vocabulary. In our latest blog, Edusentials look at how to cultivate and… Continue Reading 🢂
Playing a Part Last published in 2014, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework identifies three core areas to be addressed in an infant’s development: communication and language; physical development; and personal, social and emotional growth. These broader topics are then subdivided into various areas including literacy, mathematics, understanding the world and expressive arts and… Continue Reading 🢂
Functional and fun For most adults mirrors are for helping us apply make-up or to shave. We may stand near one in a morning whilst we wash our face or brush our teeth. They are functional useful items of equipment we have around our home. But for children, mirrors have an element of magic! This… Continue Reading 🢂
Role play is a fundamental part of children’s development. Whilst they are having fun dressing up and getting into character they are learning social skills, growing in confidence, self- esteem and self-expression. Role play is so important in a child’s early year’s development that many primary schools and nurseries have a dedicated role play area…. Continue Reading 🢂
Music forms an intrinsic part of human culture. It is all around us: on the television, in theatre, cinemas and movies. It is present in worship and celebrations, military ceremonies, it keeps us company on the drive to work courtesy of the car radio or CD player and even during our holidays when our favourite… Continue Reading 🢂
A Pro-active Curriculum Physical inactivity in children is a much discussed topic currently, and the pressure on schools to provide an active curriculum has never been higher. The physical risks associated with obesity are well documented, and we all know that physical exercise increases oxygen to our heart, muscles and brain, giving us more energy… Continue Reading 🢂
When we think of kids dens we are invariably taken back to our own childhood. Dens assembled on the spur of the moment by a blanket pinned across the front porch or makeshift boxes and duvet covers thrown together at the bottom of the garden. Whatever the den was made from, and wherever it was,… Continue Reading 🢂
Getting an Early Start Over the course of the many blogs we’ve compiled over the past few months, we’ve talked at length about our range of classroom items and primary education learning aids. That’s why we thought we’d take this opportunity to explore our nursery supplies and early learning materials in a bit more detail…. Continue Reading 🢂
In light of the constant hubbub of excited morning chatter, or the hurried gathering together of belongings in an afternoon, visiting the cloakroom can sometimes be the most chaotic part of the school day. As a result of all this general commotion, they can also often be a high risk area for slips, trips and… Continue Reading 🢂
Here at Edusentials, we appreciate that teachers are constantly striving to find new ways to engage and educate their children whilst making sure their classroom reflects a fun learning environment. With a view to this, our latest blog looks at breaking the supposed “fourth wall” of education, and providing educators with new and enticing ways… Continue Reading 🢂