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Willows Pre-school and the human body

At Willows Pre-school we know that it is important for the children to be able to identify the human body parts and being intentional about using them is a cognitive, physical, and language-enriching process.

Conversation – Extending vocabulary

Sustained shared thinking, serve and return, and cognitive reciprocity are swanky complex terms used in educational and developmental psychology contexts. Still, at their core, they can be seen as fancy ways of describing the concept of conversation.

Nurturing Healthy Habits

Preschool is a critical time in a child’s life when they begin to develop habits and behaviours that can shape their health and well-being in the long run. One of the fundamental aspects of a child’s growth is their nutrition.

Let’s speak about Makaton

Makaton is a special way of communicating using hand signs, symbols, and simple pictures. It helps people who might have trouble speaking or understanding words to express themselves and also makes it easier for young children to communicate even if they’re still learning to use words or if they have English as a second language (ESL).

Atypically Normal

The Neurodiverse movement has good intentions. However, the term is not easily understood. From speaking with parents, professionals, inclusion officers, and head teachers there is When other neologisms derived from the movement, such as neurodivergent,” are introduced, even more confusion is sown.

Developing Social Skills at Nursery

Developing social skills at an early age in children is vital in teaching them how to communicate with other children and adults. This in turn helps them develop the skills they need to form relationships and communicate, later in life.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

hrough regular continuing professional development (CPD), professionals can keep pace with these changes and know the implications for them and the children in their care. Similarly, learning about theories developed by early years pioneers, such as Froebel, Piaget, and Vygotsky

Enhance early writing skills at Willows Preschool

Early writing at Willow Preschool are the fundamental skills that children need to develop before they are able to write.

The Importance of Reading Books to Children

Our children’s learning begins as soon as they are born. It is important to encourage all children to learn to LOVE books. Reading with them helps in all areas of life and their development and helps them learn everyday skills, speech and language and communication, understanding of the world, and PSED.

How we promote communication in babies

The early years of childhood are a highly significant stage in terms of speech and language development. It lays the foundation of all areas of EYFS. Speech and language development includes the ability to listen, understand and communicate verbally and non-verbally.

The Role / Importance of a Key Person

One of the main policies for each Nursery is to provide each child with a key person. A key person’s role is to cater to each child’s specific needs and personal development. Having a key person enables the parents to build a rapport with the nursery

Why is sensory exploration essential for children under 2 years old?

As human beings, we use our senses to explore and understand the world around us. For young children under the age of two, sensory exploration is crucial for their development.