Shells are one of my favourite natural resources 🐚✨ They are so versatile and unique in shape, size and colour. I have used them in so many different ways in the classroom (not including all the child-led goodness). Some ways are: counting and place value, observational drawing, descriptive writing, habitat investigating and more! Do you have shells in your classroom? Let me know how you use them ⬇️⬇️ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

Frozen inspired, mark-making tuff tray ❄️⛄ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

What writing would you add to this display for parents/carers? 🎨🖌️ I've seen and made this display a few times over the years (pretty sure lots of us have) but I thought I'd throw it out on here to see if I am missing any "I have this mark because I'm learning this" opportunities ✨ The first bit: "I might get messy today but it shows what I'm learning"... What would you add? Let me know ⬇️⬇️ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Easy-to-resource Christmas enhancements from over the years 🎄🧑‍🎄🎁 ❄️Ice sensory play ❄️Christmas sensory play (with scoops, moulds and water spray) ❄️Christmas wooden discs ❄️Foil baubles ❄️Christmas sticky shapes ❄️Lollipop stick puppets Will you give any of these a go? Let me know ⬇️⬇️ Easy-to-resource Christmas enhancements from over the years 🎄🧑‍🎄🎁 - Ice sensory play - Christmas sensory play (with scoops, moulds and water spray) - Christmas wooden discs - Foil baubles - Christmas sticky shapes - Lollipop stick puppets Will you give any of these a go? Let me know ⬇️⬇️ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherinspiration #teachersoninstagram #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1 #christmasactivities #christmasactivitiesforkids

Number and place value enhanced provision ideas ✨ Sometimes learning happens through child-led play, sometimes it's through adult-led activities. Whatever it is, let it begin with the children's needs and how we can best support them ❤️ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

When thinking about Christmas cards this year, why not let the children pick and make their own design? ✨ Model and share examples and ideas together, provide materials and then work with individuals or small groups to plan and facilitate the making. The children make a truly personalised card whilst practising useful skills that they can take into provision themselves and even show others (and curriculum objectives can be met too) 🎨🪡 These are some I did with a class a couple of years ago. So much more fun and effective than a conveyor belt of the same cards that "just need to get done" 🎄🧑‍🎄 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

I couldn't not do a post about the event last Saturday.... WHAT. A. DAY 🥳🥰 @the.teachers.health.coach and I began talking about this in April and, after months of planning, meetings, emails and tears, we pulled it off 🎉 Charlie's vision to help as many educators as possible with their health and wellbeing is inspirational. So much went into this event and it absolutely showed! This event was just the beginning and boy, what a great start🚦 It's time to put us first as educators. We have all heard the quote "you can't pour from an empty cup" and it is so true. THE MOVEMENT HAS STARTED 💪 Thank you to the speakers, workshops, stalls and attendees who came, supported and really showed up 🤩✨ For updates about future events and more inspiration about looking after your wellbeing follow @rewritingwellbeingforeducators 😁 #wellbeing #healthandwellbeing #wellbeingineducation #edsupport #educators #education #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #teachersofinsta #teachers #primaryteacher #secondaryteacher

[AD] Do you find using EdTech a bit of a pain? Do you want to support pupils using technology but feel a bit unconfident or scared yourself? Do you want new ways to support your children and make learning more fun and engaging? THEN, THIS YEAR'S BESA ROADSHOW IS FOR YOU 🫵✨ It is all about supporting you to support your pupils using #EdTech in the classroom in order to encourage creativity, collaboration and confidence. During the roadshow, you will be supported in ways that will help to raise attainment and reduce your workload (always a must)! If you're interested in attending, tickets are available from the link in my bio ☺️ #LearnED #BESA #technologyintheclassroom #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1 #ks2 #ks2teacher #eyfsteachersofinstagram

When sorting out your classroom, remember you don't need the fancy, new, shiny things! ✨ They defo look great and are amazing if budget allows but you can just as easily reuse containers, find free resources or go second hand shopping! 🛍️ When organising a new classroom, I've always thought it important to consider: 🔸The specific needs of the new cohort and gaps in their learning, 🔸What their previous experiences/learning environments have been, 🔸How the resources and areas can provide differentiation, 🔸Whether the area/s are easily accessible, tidy and organised. What are the main things you consider when setting up for a new school year? Let me know ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Let's talk birthday displays 🎂🎁🎈 Quite often this is a display that becomes wallpaper. Usually it uses a lot of time to make and ends up being a waste of valuable wall space... (In my past this has definitely been the case) 😬 When you think about setting up your new classroom, here are some tips I would keep in mind to make the most of this display: 🎉 Refer to it throughout the year, using it as a way to discuss sequencing vocab, dates/numbers and months of the year. 🎉 Don't depend on laminating! Too much laminate can often lead to displays with unwanted shine, looking flat and uninteresting. It's also not great for the environment too! 🌿 🎉 Keep it reusable rather than having to completely redo it each year. 🎉 Make sure it's child height so it can be interacted with and talked about, even without you there. Get on your knees if you need to check it's easy to see when you're a smaller person! 🎉 Display it where daily transitions might happen e.g. where the children line up for break time or where have their snack. This will often prompt talk and discussion around it. Have you got any tips about keeping the birthday display fresh and useful? ⬇️⬇️ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1 #classroomideas #classroomdisplay

✨ GELLI BAFF IS SO MUCH FUN! ✨ I've used this product for years in the classroom and I have been very kindly #gifted these new ones to try by @zimplikids. The colour change one was magical and so simple to use. In the classroom, I have used this as a base for: - exploring numicon and number 🔢 - creating small world scenes such as alien and underwater 👽🐠 - science/materials lesson 🧑‍🔬 - developing fine motor skills with tweezers 🖐️ ... and more! It's so versatile and I would 100% recommend 🤩 What have you used it for? ⬇️⬇️ #zimplikids #gellibaff #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

✨ SIMPLE STARTERS ✨ For that bit at the beginning of the day when the children come in at different times and you want time to say hi to everyone, give the children time to say hi to each, but also give them a focus to help them calm and get ready for the day... 😂 Have you got any SIMPLE #earlymorningstarters that are your go-tos? Share them please! ⬇️ Here are a few that I have used in the classroom written with the new @maxtek_global pens! Love how smooth they are! #gifted #acrobis #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1 #literacy

"We've never done that before, let's just keep it as we've always done it." Who's heard similar to that before? 🙋‍♀️ It's so easy to keep things the way they have always been, but that doesn't mean it's right, or the best way for children to learn. Children learn best through play, it's a fact. When they are happy, calm and stress-free. When they are given responsibility, when they are allowed to lead their learning, when they don't even know they're learning. In continuous provision adults are there to facilitate the learning, and believe it or not, to actually teach the children. The teaching may look different but it doesn't mean it's not important! #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

You don't need a really big space to run a successful outdoor area... You just need to plan and resource effectively!🍃 Think about the needs of the children and the gaps in their learning, then think about how these can be developed outdoors, in a different way to inside the classroom 🌻 There are enhancements to support outdoor learning available in the continuous provision range @grammarsaurus, including ones that I've used: 🌿 Mud kitchen recipes 🌿 Menu template 🌿 Name the plant 🌿 Plant observations 🌿 Invitation templates 🌿 Rhythmic gymnastics prompts 🌿 Yoga poses 🌿 Instrument investigation 🌿 Target board and scoreboard... and more! ✨ Use discount code MISSR10 ✨

✨🦖 PASS IT ON 🦖✨ This game helps promote storytelling language, you all know I love a good storytelling session! 📚 It could be used in a whole group or in provision for the children to add on to if they choose to. The idea is to fill in a bit of the story using the prompts provided and then pass it on to the next person to fill in and so on, until each part is completed. Each part could be hidden until the end to create nonsense stories too, they're always fun 😂 Especially if you act them out too! Lots of continuous provision resources available on @grammarsaurus. Use code MISSR10 for a discount ☺️ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

The workshop area 🎨🖌️ I love this area because the children always surprise me with how creative they can be 🤩 Okay, so you [sometimes] get the continual love heart drawers or the I'm going to stick as much as I can on one page-ers, but when you model skills, listen to the childrens' experiences and trust them with more freedom, you end up with such inspirational and creative projects! ✨ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

Sound on 🔊 (otherwise it won't make sense 😂 although might be less cringe) These writing reminders are available in different sizes on @grammarsaurus in the continuous provision range 🦖 ✨ Sign up now using discount code MISSR10 ✨ #ad #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

When a child chooses to make an area "where we can all celebrate our mistakes" during provision time, you know you're doing something right 😍 This was one of those moments that I will remember forever ✨ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

Bit of a different post from me but bare/bear (?!) with me, a thank you is in here somewhere 🐻 I've had a really difficult few months which has been no secret to you guys. I just wanted to share a little reflection here... When a life changing event happens, you often have to actively choose to keep going. To keep getting out of bed and to keep breathing. Having to make this choice and deal with your fluctuating emotions is absolutely exhausting. You have to pick what you have the energy for and start saying no to things that before you would have just done to help out or to keep the peace. It is so easy to let guilt get at you and to get overwhelmed by a seemingly insignificant trigger. I've learnt to really focus on little things. To zoom in on little aspects, rather than being swamped by the whole situation. The smile from a stranger in the street or a simple "thank you" when you let someone go in front of you. Genuinely, some days, these little things made me realise that there is kindness out there and gave me hope 🌏 KEEP BEING KIND! I've had points where I just didn't know how to keep getting through the day. The real difficulty of it all is knowing that you are the one who has to pull yourself through, no matter how many people are around you, it is such an all-consuming and lonely feeling 😩 Thankfully, I've got such amazing people in my life that have kept me strong, been patient with me and kept me laughing throughout. I will never ever be able to thank them enough - that includes SOOO many of you on here who check-in with me and offer me advice ❤️ JUST A BIG FUDGING THANK YOU ✨ I am now taking this opportunity to look around at how far I have come and how lucky I am that I am here and I am safe 💪 EDIT: Bloody reel went sideways for some reason 😂 Here's me trying to be all serious!

🌪️ PLOT TWIST 🌪️ This is such a great game to play to help develop language, confidence, adaptability and imagination ✨ Have you tried this game yet? ⬇️ Available in the continuous provision range @grammarsaurus 🦖 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

Open challenges enable children to show off and use other skills they have, as well as being able to choose materials they feel most enjoyment or confident using 🎨🖌️ For the children to get the most out of open challenges, exposure and modelling is key to begin with 🗝️ I was so impressed with the different displays of this curriculum challenge. We had children using pastels, paint, pens, collage, technology and more 😍✨ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

Labels: a great way to encourage writing for purpose 📝🦖 PS. Also aware that someone had written a little message on the shelves ffs 😂 Taking writing for purpose a bit too far... PPS. Thanks to everyone who has pointed out the prism/pyramid mistake 😂👀 PPS. Also, sorry about the wonky camera haha #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

Y'know that bit at the beginning of the day when the children come in at different times and you want time to say hi to everyone, give the children time to say hi to each, but also give them a focus to help them calm and get ready for the day? ENTER: SIMPLE STARTERS ✨ Have you got any SIMPLE #earlymorningstarters that are your go-tos? Share them please! ⬇️ Here are a few of my fave that I have used in the classroom, written on my @arcobisglobal whiteboard #gifted This whiteboard is A3 size and comes with 4 pens, 4 magnetics, a rubber and screws to fix it to a wall if needed. It's ideal for the classroom and home! I can imagine children loving to use it themselves, especially in those times when they're pretending to be you 😂 If you want to buy one, link is in my bio 😊 #acrobis #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1 #literacy

There's definitely a place for table top provision. It helps to target certain individuals/groups and consolidate previous learning ✨ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

If you know, you know... #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

Shelf-fear is real! 😵 Often children end up playing in the same area because that is where they feel safe and confident 🤷‍♀️ Adults are the same. When I'm going out out, I go to the same shop to by a "nice top" to wear with similar jeans and similar heeled boots 😂 (Trying to change this, practice what you preach and all that!) So, how can we help? Moving resources to a table, displaying it clearly and #playinginprovision with the children can give them the encouragement that they need 💪 (and often the children will use them in a better way than you ever thought of doing!) #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #ks1alldaylong #yearoneteacher #continuousprovisionteachers #playbasedlearning

Excited to share this, come and join me! 😁✨ Creating a Language Rich Environment in EYFS and Year 1: We know that talk is essential in creating confident writers so during this webinar, I will be delving into this further and showing what an environment that promotes this could look like 🗨️ Continuous Provision in Year 1: This webinar will be a whistle stop tour in how to set up continuous provision in year 1 and why you should go for it 💪 The link for each webinar is in my Linktree, in my bio. Tickets are £12 each. #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #ks1alldaylong #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #ks1

Let's play a game, it's called: Spot the resources that belonged at home, were going to be thrown away, but went to the classroom instead 😂🤷‍♀️ These jewellery boxes and old necklaces always go down a treat ✨ What resources have you taken to the classroom instead of throwing away? ⬇️ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

When you're trying to explain continuous provision to someone who just doesn't get it (or doesn't want to)... 🙈 I think we all have all been there! Let me know if you have too so we all feel less alone ⬇️ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

My class are such animal lovers! I'm linking everything to keep enthusiasm high 🥳🐅🐗🐘🐍 Non-fiction texts, step counting, measuring, the human body, snot, boogies, poo... You name it 😂💩 This animal diagram sheet is part of the continuous provision range that I designed on @grammarsaurus 🦖 ✨Discount code MISSR10✨ #AD #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

The books aren't always this neat, the children don't all choose to do the enhancements I put out and sometimes it's so bloody noisy I can't hear myself think... But my goodness seeing this learning today in one of the children's proud books made my week 😍 Continuous provision is such a special way for the children to thrive and learn. Sometimes, it's so easy to focus on what's going "wrong" or how much mess has been created that you forget the incredible process the children are going through and the progress they have made ✨ I need to remind myself of this sometimes! This week I've felt like Moaning Myrtle 🪄 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Yes they are pegged upside down... It means they've been used 😂 I took the photo and didn't have the energy to change them and take another so here you go... New rule for the children: if you want to keep the model, you have to label it 🚧 I've put out these "I have made" slips out from the continuous provision range @grammarsaurus. Any reason to get the children practising their writing! 📝 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

How many times do you see shop role play going on in your classroom? I find it one of the most common ways children find to play 🛍️🛒 It's so familiar then, they feel comfortable to extend what their learning through adult interactions as well 👌 Here we have turn taking, cooperation, imagination, adaptability, resilience, creativity, writing, place value, time and more 🕑📝 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Have you read this book? I absolutely love it! 🐘🥁 Brilliant for developing listening skills and rhyme and rhythm. It might go on my supply teacher lesson plan list... I need to start building that up now! The children all learnt their own page and performed it for the parents (online). Took a while to learn but we got there, ha! #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #ks1teacher #earlyliteracy #literacyskills #literacyactivities

Number bonds to 10 recap 👌 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Traditional tales trolley ➡️ Problem solving trolley. The name needs a bit of work (I need some alliteration in my life... any help? Haha) and it's not all wicker basketed up, but it has been a big success over the last couple of days👌 My class still need lots of support with their collaboration and the relationships with each other. To do this, sometimes closed games or activities are needed. This helps them focus on getting to a shared goal, together 🤞🤞🤞 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Easy-to-resource, fun and revision-based enhancements will be my go-to for the provision next week ☑️ When going back after the holidays, simplifying is essential for me. It means we can all settle back into routines and expectations. Also, I then have the time and the capacity to build on the relationships with the children again and assess where they are (emotionally, socially and academically) ✨ It's also helpful to keep things simple whenever you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed in other parts of your life. Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup 💪 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

I've had several messages asking where I am because I haven't been on here for a while... Truth is, I'm not okay at the moment, but I will be (I hope). I'm going through something that I don't feel it's appropriate to share on here at the moment. I wanted you all to know that I will be back (at some point) and to thank you for caring ❤️

#AD Grammarsaurus has truly saved me over the past few weeks 🦖 The resources I helped design for the continuous provision range have been great for challenges and enhancing areas effectively whilst saving time... This one is for the maths challenge next week 😍 The other resources on the website have helped too, especially the maths ones. I've been able to adapt planning and differentiate without stressing too much 😅 @grammarsaurus #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Love it when you find things you bought ages ago, in the depths of the cupboard... I found an unopened box of gelli baff from @zimplikids, wahooo! ✨ What forgotten goodies have you found in your teacher cupboard? ⬇️ I kept it out for the week, adding different resources to it. Such an easy enhancement to set up and easy to clean up after, my kinda thing 👌

More than ever this year I'm having to adapt my planning and teaching to keep the children engaged, learning and retaining new concepts. It's exhausting but I'm here for the challenge! 🙈 Anyone else feeling this too? Let me know I'm not alone ⬇️🤞

Children LOVE Alphablocks... So do I! This is a little interest-led writing enhancement. I wish I had time to explore this with the children though... I was thinking their own Alphablocks episode or comic strip type thing but for some reason I didn't prioritise playing and because of this, the writing was rushed and they soon lost interest 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ Can't win 'em all! Can definitely learn from it though 💪 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

A place for the challenges, their resources and writing templates to be accessible at all times... But I need storage solutions help 🤷‍♀️💡 I was initially thinking something fancy with the pallet, but it might just have to be those little paper shelf things? Ideas welcome! #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Who doesn't love taking silly, alien-faced selfies? 🤪📸 And thanks to Wug, a character from @jigsawphonics, the children love actually making the words too! 👽 Keep an eye out for the blog post I'll be writing for them next month 😍 #phonics #phonicsactivities #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Adjectives enhancements... Starting with what the children already know and love first ✨ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

When the children insist that plastic stays as part of the "sea life" basket, you know you gotta change 🌍🌊🐚🐠 It's so difficult to do but one way I'm trying is to refuse to laminate. Signs, photos and displays don't need to be laminated 🤷‍♀️ It's been over a year now and I don't miss it. What are you doing to help? #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Anyone else still have certain parts of the classroom that haven't been explored yet? Me too 🙋‍♀️ Sometimes, just moving the resources onto the tables, arranging them in a different way or creating an adult initiated task helps! It certainly did here in our topic area 😁 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Our new water area 💦 It's not as beaut as some that I've seen on here and definitely not finished but swipe to see the pure joy and learning that took place today 😍 I said it yesterday and I'll say it again, that's what it's all about ✨ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Wish I'd taken a before photo when it was neat and tidy, full up and the pen wasn't rubbing off the pots, but this is real right now and I couldn't love it more 🤷‍♀️😂 This station has been so popular since introducing it at the back end of last week! So much learning... Problem solving, maths and science skills, collaboration, resilience, language development and more! 😍 ✨This is what it's all about✨ Area sign and playdough recipe from the continuous provision range @grammarsaurus 🦖 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

The moment when children start to carefully choose and purposefully mix resources to create stories and role play 😍🏰 We're getting there! 💪 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Our literacy focus has been rhythm and rhyme... ENTER our Julia Donaldson Trolley 😍 The children have loved used these puppets in their small world and block play. They mix up the stories, using language from the books and quoting character's words. I will never not love Julia Donaldson! #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

**CLOSED** ✨ Everyone's a winner here ✨ To celebrate going back to school (or maybe cheer some of you up 😂) I am giving away a copy of each of my books to someone on here... BUTTTT everyone who enters will gain access to the link for the learning resources I have created based on these books (if you want it 😂). To enter, all you need to do is: ➡️ Like and save this post. ➡️ Tag someone who would be interested in this giveaway too (for more than one entry tag other accounts in separate comments). Obviously a share in the stories is always appreciated too 😁 Giveaway open to UK, Europe, America and Australia. Closes on Friday 10th September at 12pm BST. The winner will be chosen using a random comment picker. Not affiliated with Instagram. #giveaway #bookstagram #childrensbooks #childrenspicturebooks #childrensauthor #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher

Can you guess what annoys me about the end result? 😂😂 I just love this alphabet from the continuous provision range @grammarsaurus though... Found it difficult to decide which ones I wanted to use! #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

✨Small outdoor area solution✨ These tyres have been such a success and so well loved over the last few days 🦕🐍🚧 I use the tarpaulin and elasticated rope to cover them up at the end of the day 🌧️ and so far when uncovering, only 2 spiders and some leaves that I thought were spiders so screamed anyway 🕷️ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Classroom area signs 🌿 They are part of the continuous provison range @grammarsaurus 😍 I've not used area signs before because I've been aware that I don't want to pigeon hole resources and almost inhibit play potential. Now I have them up though, I like that the children (and I) are quickly becoming familiar with the names and it seems to make the areas even more purposeful 🤞👌 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

None of the 'incidental learning' opportunities were touched today... Oh, apart from during phonics and when I was reading a book 😂😂 FFS. BUTTT, it was the first day back so the children stick with what they know (normally the animals, plastic construction and drawing). They were all a big hit today 🐅🚧🖍️ I can't wait until the children get more adventurous with their play... The best way for this to happen is by creating a safe environment that doesn't change too much and where you are free to play alongside them. The best is when the children start storytelling and using these story templates from the cp range @grammarsaurus to document them 😍 That's always my fave thing! 📚 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Put your hands up if you're hoping we don't end up back here again this year 🙋‍♂️🙋🙋‍♀️ Thinking about those who are still having to teach online and hoping that you return to the real classroom soon too! #remoteteaching #onlinelearning #lockdownlife #teacherlife #eyfsteachersofinstagram #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Formation station/phonics stop all in one this year 😁 With incidental learning everywhere, of course ✨ I'm trying 2 new ideas here: the letter formation families being laid out, hopefully to help the children become familiar with the shapes and link them to each other more... And the tricky words (we group them and call them tricky words 1-6) are laid out with the numicon number tile underneath (which over the term, will change from the single tile to the number bonds). We've also got the trusty @jigsawphonics gang on hand with our magic writing sticks 🐼🪄 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Anyone else's back to school anxiety setting in? 🤯😳 You are not alone! It can be so overwhelming going back after a break, even if you're going back to the same year group in the same school 🤷‍♀️ ✨Share your top tips in the comments below ⬇️✨ I find that my mine goes into overdrive thinking about everything that has to happen not only in the first day, but in the weeks following. I really need to teach myself to take it all day by day (or half day by half day if I have to). What do I need to do up until lunch time on that first day to ensure the children are okay? Then at lunch, you can focus on the afternoon, then after school on the next day and so on ⌛ By the time more is being asked of you, you're back in the swing of things and it all feels less daunting. This is what I'm trying to tell myself anyway 😂 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Start as you mean to go on 👌✨ It is so important to have expectations set high right at the beginning of the year and these learning steps definitely help👌(Available as part of the CP range @grammarsaurus) #ad Do you use learning steps at all? Let me know what you call it ⬇️⬇️ Continuous provision isn't an excuse for the children to mess about, run around, throw resources or lay on the floor moving a truck back and forth for an hour. I HAVE SEEN ALL OF THESE THINGS IN CLASSES I'VE TAUGHT. (Disclaimer: If these behaviours happen, they can be acceptable e.g. if it's purposeful like whilst role playing, and has been made safe to do so, or if the child is self-regulating after a stressful situation) 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️🧘 It is so important that the children know provision time is learning time and like in a formal settings, expectations have to be set by the teacher. I'll be honest, it took me a while to be able to assess a situation and realise what play is appropriate and what needs to be redirected. Having the "plan, do, review" process set in stone helps hold the children accountable and aids those who need a bit more structure 😌 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Storytelling chest is now the loose parts chest (In other words, I had nowhere else to put them 😂). I'm going to keep it closed at first to see how the children react with the rest of provision and the expectations, then I'll introduce them 🙂 Also, a little plug for one of my books 'They.' Who will be using it in the first term? #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Little maths cable reel, this definitely needs a WATOLL 🙈 Not sure I will regret having such a busy table or not... Who was here when I mentioned WATOLLs a year or so ago?! Does anyone use them? What A Tidy One Looks Like 🕵️ Basically, a photo of the area and drilling it into the children that that is what the area needs to look like at the end of the session 😂 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

The "plastic" construction area (although it's not all plastic and ft. a dirty but clean rug) 🚧👷 Do we think the Lego organisation will be the best thing ever or the biggest pain in the arse? 😂 I blame @exploring_year1_2 either way! Last year I decided to separate the big construction area into 2 different ones. Blocks and loose parts in one, and the plasticy, more mechanical resources in the other one, but obvs both with small world or storytelling elements 😁 This way, a variety of children could access the space, practising similar skills but it's not just taken up by the everyday construction hogs 😂 and there is more space on the main carpet for walking around the classroom. Let's see how this class will access it 🕵️ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Have you read this book yet?! I seriously recommend it 🦖 I knew it would be great because I know Mitch, but it is so much more than I thought. Mitch and Anna have created a really clear and easy guide to help with (arguably) the trickier or duller side of the curriculum. Sometimes if you're not confident with this, it can be difficult to know where to begin but throughout this book there are curriculum links, model texts and tips to help everyone! If you've followed me for a while, y'know I'm not a natural reader so a book like this is ideal 😂 When I say I like something, I really mean it! #gifted #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #teacherideas #ks1teacher #earlyeducation #earlyeducationmatters #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Writing template station, or something like that (not sure on the name yet) 😂📝 One of the changes I wanted to make in the classroom this year is to have a space for the writing enhancements that are introduced throughout the year. Last year, I found that I was just shoving them in a tray and hoping for the best 😂 The children weren't really using them, so hopefully this way, they will be more accessible and encourage the children to revisit them throughout the year. P.S. I also finally found a good place to store the giant numicon tiles 😍😁 Edit: I forgot to mention the Puzzle, Wug and Trick stones that I included from @jigsawphonics (sorry about the rubbish photo of them!)... I'm hoping that they will be a support when children are writing. #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

✨HAPPY SUMMER!✨ (I know some of you aren't quite there but you soon will be, keep going 💪) I'm going to be taking a back seat on here for a bit as I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I will reply to dms when I can, but for now have a wonderful summer everyone, hope you find time to relax and reset ☀️ Just before I go, here's a little look at my new topic area for September. Our topics will be about the brain, growth mindset, emotions and who we are. I will add to the shelving and adapt as we go along but I think this is a good starting point... 🧠🌍🧘 #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Getting in allllll the incidental learning next year... Since mine and @katiesclassroom_'s webinar, I've been really thinking about how to get more incidental learning into provision (and I know Katie is too!) 😃 Shadowing is one of the easiest ways to do it! So much conversation about shapes and their properties. For next year, I'm also numbering the blue cylinders (20) to get that recognition and counting in when tidying 😁 They're also in 5 rows of 4... I wonder if I can get that grouping language in too 🤩 How are some of the ways you encourage incidental learning in provision?

Traction Man related #earlymorningstarters which led to the children innovating the story. I avoided this book for ages because I did a unit on it a few years ago and was put off. The children didn't really get it, and I found it so hard to read aloud. BUT the more I read it, the more I love it! The children loved it too 😍 Am I the only one who had doubts about it? 🙈⬇️ #eyfsideas #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Little money enhancement to promote discussion and language 💰👛 I gave suggestions of what the children might want to do but deliberately left it open ended and to prompt exploring. #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

✨ QR code challenges ✨ Something I've recently implemented for those children who need reminders about the challenges for the week 😁 Had to blur this one because it's complete cringe, teacher voice and all 😂 #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Introduced the "invisible line" for where most letters sit or start (inbetween the lines in the books). The children LOVE that it's invisible and have really tried to use it and imagine it. Who knew invisibility was so fun 🤷‍♀️😂 Also, realised I had no capital stamps late, so had to do the old "oh no, I've made a mistake that I'm learning from". The children used this enhancement to get used to where the letters sit in the lines. They drew their own lines and showed me they understood the sizing! Although one children's line is not so invisible 🙈➡️ #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Twister with a twist! 🤩 I've used this for vocabulary, phonics, maths... You name it. Anyone else had a go? Sometimes oldies are the best 😃 #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Our new mud kitchen gifted by the wonderful @grammarsaurus! 🤩 I have plans to build up the outdoor area for next year. There's so many limitations like space and having to move things in and out of the class every day... I'm trialling things out this year and seeing how it can all work in practice, ready for the actual set up in the summer 🤞🤞 This new addition has completely transformed the area and I am BEYOND grateful to Mitch @grammarsaurus for gifting it to my school 😍 Generally, the children have just really enjoyed having consistent outdoor access. We've had restaurants, kitchen bands, timed races, potions, mazes, puppet shows and more... I can't wait to make it more permanent! 🍃 Would love to know how you have set up your outdoor area? What areas do you have? Let me know ⬇️⬇️ #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Comparing numbers to 100. Simple to plan and resource is my fave 😂 Also, spot the misconception and the self-correction in the last 2 photos ➡️➡️ Do your children still make that mistake sometimes too? 🙈 #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

The children actually asked for this one today... Read a tricky word and find it in a book! 🕵️‍♂️ #earlymorningstarters #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

And the series continues... Sorry for the delay 🙈😂 What else would you include in the investigation area for the outside environment? #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #outdoorarea

Early morning activity recapping the 'er' sound🧜‍♀️🐚 Thanks to @grammarsaurus for sorting me out when I was feeling very last minute 🙈 If you haven't signed up yet, use my discount code MISSR10 for 10% off the subscription. There is so much goodness on there, it's well worth it 😍 #earlymorningstarters #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Struggle to fit "everything in" when using continuous provision? There are so many aspects of the curriculum that can be referred to everyday to help with coverage and children's understanding, before you actually formally introduce the concept 💡 Time is one of those things 🕒🐞 I've not formally introduced it yet but have referred to the time almost daily. All children can read and make 'o'clock' times and the majority of them can make 'half past' too. This has really put it into context for the children, alongside using enhancements (like this one shown in the photo) in provision allows the conversation to flourish 🗣️ I have no doubt that when I formally introduce it in a couple of weeks, the children will be more secure with it than previous years 🤷‍♀️🤞 #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Although the order I put resources out changes every year, one of the resources I will now always add half way through the year is this one 📆 The children just love it when it's introduced and use it in such a meaningful, productive way. Are there any resources that you purposefully leave to introduce part way through the year? This ones from @_ttsinternational 😁 #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Ever written out a prompt card 3 times and then still not happy with your wording? 😂🙈 That was me here... The children got the point though haha! Any other games or ideas to practice place value to 100? Feel like I always do similar things... Please share ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Just moving a few resources on to a table does wonders for promoting new discussion and excitement 🌍 Wordsearch from the continuous provision range @grammarsaurus 🔍 #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Ordering from tallest to shortest, reading numbers from 12 to 1000+, discussing metres and centimetres, reading and extracting information, problem solving to build the Leaning Tower of Pisa at an angle but also making it stable, writing for purpose, discussing 3D shapes and how to construct them but also show their different heights... AND SO MUCH MORE 🤩 Hands up if you love continuous provision! 🙋‍♀️ I used the World Landmark Cards and My Design resources from the continuous provision range @grammarsaurus to enhance the construction area 🏛️🏔️🕌 #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Me and Katie (@katiesclassroom_) are pleased to announce that we are going to host a webinar about continuous provision! 😃😬 We both use continuous provision in our year 1 classrooms and feel so passionately about it, we could seriously talk for hours haha! Although we are both using this approach with the same age group, our previous experience, our schools and our school's expectations are so different. Hopefully, this means that we can offer different insights and ideas that more people can relate to. This webinar is for those who have done their own research on cp and are ready to find out what that actually looks like in the classroom 🕵️‍♀️ To sign up, please follow the link to the eventbrite page in our bios. We will be hosting via zoom and when you sign up, you will be able to access the link 😁 #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

For everyone still in suspense, I went for the bamboo labels from the continuous provision range @grammarsaurus! I just love the simplicity of them 😍 I've used a variety of labels: some with pictures, some with just text, some with adjectives or quantities, some with my writing and some with the children's. Always room for discrete learning 👌 Not the most aesthetically pleasing area in my class with it's mismatched baskets and trays but it is so well loved by the children (evident in the amount of paint everywhere 😅) 🎨🖌️ Also, have you noticed the QR code sewing sheet available on @grammarsaurus too? 🪡 #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

"HG 10000. Pikachu" Does that mean anything to you? 😂 Me neither... But I've learnt a lot about it this week haha 😅 Did you know that they show the Pokemon's height and weight?!⚖️📏 We spoke about the detail on the Pokémon cards one of the children had brought in. And I modelled making one, encouraging the children to help me decide on the weight and length, as well as the HP (🤷‍♀️) and various other "powers" haha. Some children started making their own too, including this one in the outside area! 🌿 How would you extend this further? #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Enchancing the construction area could not be easier... All you need is string and the bridges pack from the continuous provision range at @grammarsaurus 🚧 How have you enchanced the area before? #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

I had to act like a ninja to get children to engage with this, I'll be honest 😂🥷 Definitely adult led but there were some great discussions and consolidation of step counting going on 😁 I'll count that as a win, it's a good job my children like me 😂 RELATIONSHIPS ARE KEY! #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playislearning #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #earlyyearsplayshare #ks1teacher #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Have you read these books? I love them and they're ideal for our 'Learning safely online' topic. These are our topic shelves, obviously has storytelling elements too 🏡 Swipe to see the @grammarsaurus enhancement used to support the learning ➡️➡️ #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teachertips #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playandlearn #classroomlayout #internetsafety #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #ks1teacher #earlyyearsplayshare #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Fantasy settings enhancement 🏞️ Using the background scenery, fairies and storytelling symbols from the @grammarsaurus continuous provision range alongside our props and the stop motion app, some of the children created some amazing stories... And really understand what fantasy settings and worlds! Anyone else used anything from the storytelling area yet? It's defo up there as one of my faves ❤️ #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teachertips #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playandlearn #classroomlayout #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #ks1teacher #earlyyearsplayshare #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

And you may find mud 😂 Although mine doesn't have any... 🙈 Do you have a mud kitchen in year 1? How do you enhance it throughout the year? ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teachertips #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #ks1teacher #earlyyearsplayshare #playinprovision #playbasedlearning #outdoorarea #outdoorlearning

Blank book templates: a great, open ended writing opportunity! Swipe to see the template available on @grammarsaurus now ➡️ TIPS for if you want it to be printed like the video shows: ✨Make sure the printer is set to print double-sided and to flip horizontally ✨Print page 1 and 4 together ✨Print page 2 and 3 together (Repeat this one depending on how many pages you want inside) 😁 P.S. Ignore the upside down 15 in the first picture 😂 #phonicsfun #handwritingpractice #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teachertips #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #ks1teacher #earlyyearsplayshare #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Our phonics stop is now the formation station 📝✨ It includes everything we need to help us form our letters and numbers correctly, including our @teacherplayltd number formation cards and our @jigsawphonics characters and our 'magic writing sticks'. What are our magic sticks? 🪄 Such a simple idea, originally inspired by @abcdoes. We use these in our "handwriting sessions" for the children to practice letter formation and holding pencils correctly. They are sticks that turn into something else when children touch them (just pretend haha)... We've had unicorn horns, wizard wands, glue sticks, teddy bears and so many more 😂🦄🐻 We use phrases to keep it fun and engaging but also structured (kind of haha): 🪄"Magic sticks to attention" - all sticks up and listening. 🪄"Magic sticks dance party" - everyone dances. 🪄"Magic sticks be anything" - they can change into anything else. 🪄"Magic sticks practice a ..." - practicing certain letters, then I model on the whiteboard. 🪄"Magic sticks you pick" - the children share letters they find difficult and we do them together. #phonicsfun #handwritingpractice #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teachertips #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playandlearn #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #ks1teacher #earlyyearsplayshare #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

WAHOOOOOOO 🎉🎉 (I've lost track of the amount of times I have written that today 😂) IT'S FINALLY LIVE! 🥂 I hope you all find something useful and inspirational in the collection 😍 Have you had a chance to look yet? The link to @grammarsaurus is in my bio if you haven't! Sign up now with ✨MISSR10✨ for a 10% discount 😁 #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teachertips #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playandlearn #classroomlayout #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #ks1teacher #earlyeducation #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Calm corner differentiation: Add more than one timer ⏳😌 Swipe to see my calm corner and a close up of the resource! ➡️ Encourage the children to decide how big their uncomfortable emotion is, therefore deciding how much time they might need to do the mindfulness activity they have chosen ✨ #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teachertips #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playandlearn #classroomlayout #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #ks1teacher #earlyeducation #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Remember the marketplace cable reel I kept going on about? Finally showing you what I did with it... 🌍🐛🐞🧠 The investigation/exploration random area 😂 It includes the wonderful skeleton story stones from @my_story_stones_rock and the great minibeast fossils from @yellow_door_education ✨ I'll be honest, it doesn't feel quite right but it is what it is and does the job nicely (the children love it). I'll look at it with fresh eyes next year 🙈😂 #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teachertips #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playandlearn #classroomlayout #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #ks1teacher #earlyyearsplayshare #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Warning: this post contains mess and live action shots (swipe to the end to see the devastation left behind, even after the children had "cleaned" ➡️😂) Our new 'make your own playdough station' enhanced with the simple playdough recipe from our new continuous provision range ✨ After using the instructions to make the playdough, the children independently decided to experiment with changing its colour and smell 🎨🌿 Covid safe disclaimer: I spoke to the children about only touching and making their own ball and washing their hands properly before and after. #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teachertips #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playandlearn #classroomlayout #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #ks1teacher #earlyeducation #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Looking to uplevel the junk modelling? Add joints and attachments instructions 🖇️📏✂️ This resource includes simple instructions for the children to learn different ways to join cardboard together. This allows the children to think carefully about the purpose of their creation and how to achieve it 😍 #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teachertips #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playandlearn #classroomlayout #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #ks1teacher #earlyyearsplayshare #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Our Proud Books In them: all of the provision learning and challenges 📝 Inspired by: @mrj_primary ✨ You can really see that individuals learning journey and how they have been inspired by the curriculum or their interests. I just love flicking through them. On Fridays we have 1:1 time where the children talk me through their week's learning and I challenge them or support where appropriate 😍 Edit: There are photos in there too but I can't show them! #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teachertips #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playandlearn #classroomlayout #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #ks1teacher #earlyeducation #playinprovision #playbasedlearning

Adding a second carpet... 🤞🤷‍♀️🚧 Somebody on here (let me know if it was you!) told me that they were going to introduce a 2nd carpet to split the construction play a bit, saving space and noise! I have now got the construction with games, maths bits, and some small world separately from the Kapla, wooden blocks, loose parts and storytelling. I'm hoping it will lead to different play opportunities for THOSE CHILDREN who just love construction 😂😁 Do you keep all the building resources and small world together or split them? How do you find it? LET ME KNOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️ P.S. Can you spot the @grammarsaurus resource that I shared earlier in the week too? Writing opportunities everywhere! (Also forgot to wipe the blackboard and noticed it had names on it 🙈) #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsactivities #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #earlyyearslearning #learningthroughplaying #teacherideas #teachertips #earlychildhoodeducator #earlylearning101 #teacherssupportteachers #teacherinspiration #teacherresources #teachersoninstagram #teacherfun #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingandlearning #earlyyears #playandlearn #classroomlayout #continuousprovision #passionforprovision #ks1teacher #earlyyearsplayshare #playinprovision #playbasedlearning