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Why Fine Motor is so Important
Fine motor skills involve small muscles working with the brain and nervous system to control movements in areas in the body such as the hands, fingers, lips,…
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The importance of block play
Children have played with blocks for many years and we all definitely have some memories from our childhood when we built and created with wooden blocks.
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Awe and Wonder
Awe and Wonder in Willows Pre-school Awe can be described as a powerful feeling that leaves a mark. It moves, inspires, and motivates us.
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The Bilingual Child & Language
Bilingualism refers to the ability to use two languages in everyday life and is on the rise in many parts of the world, with one in three people being bilingual or multilingual.*
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Willows Love Reading
During the first 5 years of their lives, children develop their skills and their understanding much more than in any other period of their lives; they start…
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Adapting Topics for Different Ages
When planning and adapting topics for different ages, our teachers’ knowledge of the WillowsWaytm is key. For instance, the pedagogy of Dewey and Bloom’s…
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Supporting all Areas of the EYFS
eflecting on how all 7 areas are implemented in the classroom, with particular focus on maths and phonics. At Willows Hammersmith, roughly 40%…
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Why Role Play is Important in Early Years
Role play is a vital part of child development, allowing children to experiment with different identity scenarios and learn about social interactions.
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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
