‘All about books’ is the theme for this month. You’ll find a wealth of imaginative ideas to help you prepare for World Book Day, and at the same time, encourage a love of books among the children. Read more.
EYFS: Enabling Environments: 3.2 Supporting Every Child
This month we explore Commitment 3.2 Supporting Every Child, which recognises how the environment supports every child’s learning through planned experiences and activities that are challenging but achieveable
By Jane Cole — recently retired Foundation Stage regional adviser and currently an early childhood consultant.
Real books
For this year’s World Book Day, we’ve teamed up with Yellow Door to bring you an exclusive version of The Tit-tat-tip, one of the first of six titles in the new Ragtag Rhymes series, which will definitely spark the children’s enthusiasm for books
By Debbie Pullinger — author of Ragtag Rhymes is a freelance writer and currently studying for an MPhil in Children’s Literature at Cambridge University.
Get connected
Attending more than one setting can be an unsettling experience for some children. Sue Cowley explains how you can ease the transition and build links with other settings
By Sue Cowley — educational author and trainer.
Community spirit
The more you can get parents involved, the more likely it is that every child’s needs will be met. Sue Cowley looks at how you can make your setting a ‘hub’ for local families and parents
By Sue Cowley — educational author and trainer.
Also this month
More great articles published this month.
This month's resources
The Tit-tap-tip
Download this interactive version of Tit-tap-tip on to your whiteboard, click on the arrow to turn the pages and enjoy the story
What's the story?
Listen to the stories, then click on a story character, and drag and drop it into the correct storybook
All about books: medium-term plan
Use this monthly chart to assist your medium-term planning for the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on the theme ‘All about books’
Handy owl
Follow the handwriting pattern to decorate the owl. Cut out the owl and stick it on to a paper bag to create a hand-puppet character for role play.
How many mice?
Count how many mice are hiding in each mouse hole and write the correct number in the space provided. Draw your own mice in the empty mouse holes and write the correct number above.
Miss Skate's clock
Colour the clock and add to clock hands using a paper fastener. Read Tiddler by Julia Donaldson and let the children use the clock to accompany relevant scenes, by moving the hands to show the different times illustrated in the pictures.
Story: The princess who loved books
Share this story about a traditional princess who discovers how to access a wonderful selection of books in today’s modern world
Tiddler: The story-telling fish poster
Display this wonderful A2 poster when you tell the story of Tiddler by Julia Donaldson, which shows Tiddler involved in some of his most daring escapades
Tiddler: The story-telling fish poster notes
Great activity ideas relating to the EYFS six Areas of Learning and Development to use alongside the wonderful ‘Tiddler: The story-telling fish poster
We love storytime! poster
Display this wonderful A2 poster in your setting at storytime and encourage children to talk about their favourite stories
Other resources this month
Latest news
Haven Holidays gets sporty 24 Dec 2008
Haven Holidays are launching a Fun and Fitness scheme to give sports equipment away to nursery and pre-school groups
This month's calendar
| Calendar for Jan 2009 | ||
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| 9 | 10 | 11 |
| UN headquarters open | London Underground | Thomas Hardy |
Give-Aways
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Dates for your diary
Big Schools Bird Watch (19 January)
Chinese New Year (26 January)
Chinese New Year festival facts
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