Literacy

One concern raised is that the framework’s approach to reading is too simplistic and phonics-based
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Best Practice - War of words

Practice
Early mark making is the beginning of children’s journey to becoming confident writers when they are older
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EYFS Best Practice - All about… mark making

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The setting’s books are accessible to the children at all times
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EYFS Activities - An A to Z of learning: S is for stories

Activities
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Find expert guidance on the revised EYFS

Equipment & Resources
Children should be offered a wide range of opportunities to engage in writing
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Revised EYFS - In focus… Literacy

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Three-quarters of the primary schools surveyed said that children starting in Reception last September needed more help with language skills than in the previous academic year
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Coronavirus: ‘Concerning’ impact on language development and PSED among four-to five-year-olds

Child Development
How To Be A Lion
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Picturebooks 12 - Word perfect

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The researchers found that children whose parents shared books with them before they started school did better at reading, spelling and maths at Key Stage 1
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Early language learning linked to academic ability in primary school

Literacy
The story app Mr Morris Lessmore
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Picturebooks 11 - Lap, not app?

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Dr Alice Bradbury led the research
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Autumn phonics check ‘pointless’ in pandemic, most teachers say

Child Development
The House in the Night illustrated by Beth Krommes
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Picturebooks 10 - As a rule

Practice
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Picturebooks 9 – In the bag!

Practice
The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins
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Picturebooks 8 – Sum it up!

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Haunted House by Jan Pienkowski
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Picturebooks, part 7 - In a flap

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Picturebooks, part 6 - Mirrors and windows

Activities
Stories are suitable for all ages
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Nursery Equipment: Literacy – Word play

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