Teaching Children How to Identify and Express Emotions Acknowledging a child’s emotions, putting words on anger, fear, sadness, joy and disgust is essential to...

Child wellbeing and wellness are not necessarily the same thing, but no one would deny they are usually closely related. Furthermore, whilst well and...

Mindfulness Activities for Kids Describing emotions Listening circle Looking at clouds Bubble balloon game Texture bag Guided relaxation/visualisation Yoga Mindful breathing How to promote...

15 Nature Activities for Kids: Ideas for Exploring Outdoors The benefits of outdoor play are well documented, in particular the link with fostering an...

As well as receiving a good academic education, children should also expect to receive the right kind of support and guidance to develop good...

 If we consider the emotional development of a child, by teaching them words for anger, fear, sadness, joy, and disgust, we enable them to...

Author, teacher and trainer Sue Cowley discusses the hot topic of school readiness Author, teacher and trainer Sue Cowley discusses the hot topic of...

Claire Griffiths play manager talks about her experiences in Plas Madoc, North Wales She explains how the place works …...

It’s concerning to hear recent reports saying children as young as three have low self-esteem and are worried about their physical appearance. Instead of...

Ahyla and her daughter both have Autism – here she describes how someone with the condition sees the world differently and how support and...

We all want the children in our care to be happy at all times, but unfortunately, there will inevitably be occasions when children have...

Social and separation anxiety is regarded as a normal part of childhood development and it is very common for children to feel anxious about...

Social and Emotional Wellbeing ‘… the whining schoolboy, with his satchelAnd shining morning face, creeping like snailUnwillingly to school.’William Shakespeare, ‘As You Like It’...

The use of speech and language is a critical component which lies at the heart of learning in its broadest sense. It is essential...

Whilst it would be an exaggeration to claim the EYFS child between 30 and 50 months has become an entirely independent social being, liveliness,...

Generally much smarter than he sounds, and therefore frequently under-estimated, the child described in the EYFS’ (Early Years Foundation Stage) 22 to 36 months...

Any young child raised...