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Power to the Puppets
Written by Christopher Byers, Butterflies Teacher & SENCO Lead Once upon a time in a classroom, not so far away was a stripy bag, laden with a collection
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The importance of messy play in children’s development
Using the term ‘messy’ doesn’t always bring positive views of child-led learning. Maybe a bit more of an adequate way of addressing it, by giving it the importance
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The Value of a Key Person
Key Person ensures that your child’s needs are recognised during their attendance and they provide your child with reassurance, safety, and care and respond…
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Describing an object in full sentences
This task allows the child to use their imagination and creative thinking whilst also reinforcing and extending their descriptive vocabulary. It also helps them to understand how to follow simple instructions.
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Activities for Maths
This extended learning is designed to test your child’s knowledge of animals, numbers, and confidence. Two bowls are placed on a table, one of which is empty.
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Your Unique Child
Unleashing Potential: How Willows Way Nurtures the Unique Learner Within Every child is a vibrant tapestry woven from strengths, interests, and talents that set them
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PIAGET Theory at Willows
Each time one prematurely teaches a child something he could have discovered himself, that child is kept from inventing it and consequently from understanding..
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Transitions and Settling-in Sessions
September is approaching fast and, with it comes the season for change and transitions. This is especially for children going to nursery for the first time,…
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Engagement in a story
It’s always amazing to see young children’s faces light up when they join in a familiar story read by a teacher. Not only does it show engagement and risk-taking, but also confidence in themselves. It’s a great way to get them into a good mood and improve their cognitive function.
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Deep level learning
Lev Vygotsky was a seminal thinker in the area of psychology who argued that the well-being and intensity of mental activity are key to the power of the learning environment. Specifically, he suggested that ” deep level learning” is only possible when children are actively engaged in their learning.
