Teach Early Years - Issue 14.2

THE EXPERTS… 43 Empathy Dolls These resources unlock young children’s big emotions, says Kirstine Beeley. This issue, read about… Why poetry is so engaging for children – p30 Emotional regulation at Edgeborough School – p40 Using the news to inspire learning – p46 TEACHING IN RECEPTION? FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF JUNE O’SULLIVAN CEO of the London Early Years Foundation MICHELLE WINDRIDGE National education lead for school- based EYFS EYFS Focus Features PHIL ARMSTRONG Senior education lead at Early Excellence BETH DOWNIE Registered nutritionist Management Make clean indoor air a priority – p61 Strategies to address recruitment challenges – 62 Make the best of Best Start in Life – 64 CPD Bookshelf – p65 14 “We’re not just babysitters!” Childminders seldom receive the recognition they deserve, says Georgina Young. 16 A world of play Michelle Windridge explores play-based learning across the globe. 19 Rethinking home visits Meet families where they are, urges Sarah Holmes. 20 “Oracy underpins learning” Give children opportunities to communicate, says Samantha Martin-Beagle. 23 Let’s get dads more involved Daniel Saturley shares ways to engage with fathers. 24 Is dyspraxia hiding in plain sight? The symptoms can be challenging to spot, says Sal McKeown. 26 Set up a story factory Phil Armstrong explains how to unlock the power of blocks and small world play. 28 Help them bond with books You can shape children’s love of reading, says Tracy Jackson OBE. 29 Getting to grips with AI Artificial intelligence can make your role simpler, says Richard Waite. 32 “Education must begin at home” It’s vital parents understand the importance of the early years, says Felicity Gillespie. 36 Plan a day of festive food Celebrations are fantastic opportunities to promote healthy eating, says Beth Downie. 38 A trip to the past Living museums help your children get hands- on with history, says Lorna Williams. 50 Learning at the library These free, local resources have lots to offer, says Karen Hart. 66 Say bye to your bikes! We should consign them to history, argues the Secret Practitioner. Commissioning Editor: Helen Mulley Editorial team: Jacob Stow Group Advertising Manager: Samantha Law 01206 505499 Samantha.law@artichokehq.com Advertising team: Demi Maynard Kim Richards Hayley Rackham Hannah Jones Art Editor: Sarah Barajas Publishers: Joe Carter Sam Reubin Richard Stebbing Accounts: artichokemedialtd@integral2.com Published by: Artichoke Media Ltd The views in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. Every effort is made to ensure the veracity and integrity of the companies, persons, products and services mentioned in this publication, and the details given are believed to be accurate at the time of going to press. However, no responsibility or liability whatsoever can be accepted for any consequence or repercussion of responding to information or advice given or inferred. Copyright Artichoke Media Ltd. 44 Teaching consent Molly Potter shares tips on teaching children to protect their own boundaries. 48 Mental health Let’s prepare children for the challenges of adulthood, says Laura Dockrill. 4 Teachearlyyears.com