Phonics in the Curriculum
What is phonics? Why is teaching Phonics so important, and what are the benefits of teaching phonics?
It's Coming Home!
The KCS team want to wish The Three Lions the best of luck with their campaign. Is it coming home…?
Festive Tray Play Ideas!
Hi everyone, I’m Sian from @mouse_and_roos_adventures. Today I’m going to be showing you some of my tray play ideas that will hopefully inspire you to have a go for yourself.
Celebrating Maths Week with @teachingdiaries_!
My name is Sophie and I’m a year one teacher based in Preston. I teach with a continuous provision style approach. I really love teaching in this style, I believe it’s developmentally appropriate for children in year one. It allows them to learn through exploration and play, which is why resources like the ones I’ve been sent from KCS are so important for my teaching style!
Bringing Practical Learning into the Classroom
I’m Miss Dorrans, Year One teacher in a small preparatory school in Devon. I have a BEd in Primary Education, specialising in Early Years after I completed my Level 3 in Childcare and Education. I have a passion for PSHE, maths and outdoor learning.
Tips & Tricks to Settle Your New EYFS Class
This is Mrs Burrow here, I thought I would quickly introduce myself. I am an Early Years teacher and have been working in education for nearly 9 years. I wanted to share with you some tips and tricks to help ease and settle all the little toes that will be popping into your classroom to start their first day of school.
Boredom Busters: Stay Entertained from Home
In my opinion, summer holidays are a bit like marmite, some people really look forward to them, and for some, it fills them with dread. Simple projects and activities are the best way to keep children engaged and entertained, and summer is the best time to think ‘Keep it Simple’.
Make a Mess with KCS
We know how easy it is to run out of ways to keep entertained during the holidays, but don’t worry we have got you covered! Here’s some fun and messy recipes which can be made using items already laying around the house.
KCS Summer Book Club
Summer reading is highly beneficial to children as it allows them to retain all of the knowledge that they have gained in the previous academic year, whilst building new critical thinking skills ready September. On top of this it allows for the development of creativity, self-expression and mindfulness.
Top tips on how to set up a new Early Years environment
Early Years practitioner, Stephanie Almond, provides a useful insight in how to create an early years environment, drawing on her own experience from a variety of settings.