Report RE: Planning in new EYFS

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by: Millie

Hi redsky

Everything is virtually the same as Birth-3 or the Foundation Stage requirements they have been blended and it is really not that scary -as a childminder I have experienced both of these and now the new EYFS is not so daunting.  If you are used to these you should be OK.  Only things have changed are the developmental benchmarks that a child should reach (or not as each child is different) as these now thankfully overlap (+Numeracy section - some of the wording - but no doubt you know this already so wont go into it).

 Although you can have a lose curriculum plan for the year your planning should be based around the children's interests and individual needs. 

Maybe start with aiding memory and recall skills re holidays and their experiences.  The weather is sometimes OK in September and you could create a beach/holiday scene inside or outside. 

Use small paddling ponds one with sand and one with water - provide buckets, spades (Have regard for H&S for those of you who may pick me up on this!!).  One nursery I recently visited covered their whole back room and did this -- fantastic for boys and pre-writing skills, they were writing their initials or names in the sand using upper arm actions, the younger ones were manipulating, scrunching the sand between their fingers and creating patterns,  promoting both gross and fine motor skills enhancing their development.

Also if you look on the EYFS website and disc there are many proformas and examples of planning that you could use to help you move forward.

Good luck

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