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Exploring the Benefits of Loose Parts Play
The benefits of loose parts play are that it encourages creativity, collaboration, problem solving, language and vocabulary development and supports the overall learning and development
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Setting up an Outdoor Learning Environment for Children
The outdoor environment has the potential to be an extraordinary learning space that sparks curiosity and wonder in our children. The possibilities outdoors are endless
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How to Create an Inspiring Indoor Learning Environment
As part of our Getting Started series on the podcast (which started with Episode 8), this post explores the art of creating an inspiring learning
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Scheduling for Inquiry Based Learning
Today we’re diving deep into the realms of scheduling, visual timetables, and the integration of inquiry-based learning into your daily classroom routine. The Power of
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How to Plan Integrated Lessons Using a Curriculum
Generally, your Education Department sets out the curriculum which is a framework from which teachers then plan their lesson content. The education authority gives you
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Top Inspirational Resources for Early Childhood Teachers
Teaching is becoming more difficult. There is no doubt about it. Children are becoming less curious and engaged, and they’re also finding it more difficult
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Ten Tips to Take a Break from Screens and Get Outside
Most adults (and many children) spend hours in front of a screen each day. In fact, research from GWI https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2022-global-overview-report reveals that the typical internet
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The Curious Garden an Integrated Inquiry Lesson Plan
The Curious Garden by Peter Brown lends itself beautifully to a lesson plan that integrates Science and inquiry through hands-on learning. The story of a
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In-depth Lesson Plan and Activities with Q Pootle 5 in K-2
Teaching is exhausting. Don’t you wish someone would just give you all the ideas and a lesson plan that saves you time, so that you