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Why is contact with nature important for the development of my child?

Children are drawn to the outdoors, they have a sense of wonder surrounding them that nature helps to cultivate as they experience things...

Q. What are the best ways for me to nurture and support the development of resilience in my child?

Children are constantly forming beliefs about themselves and the world around them from the very early years of life. These beliefs and...

Q. What are the best ways for parents to introduce and promote mindfulness with their children?

There has been an explosion of interest into the subject of ‘mindfulness’ in recent years, and dozens of studies have been conducted into...

Q. Please can you give some tips on the best and most supportive ways to give feedback to parents on

Conversations between parents and teachers about children’s progress represents a fantastic opportunity to celebrate each child’s...

Q. How does one explain the Montessori Early Years curriculum to parents? In answering this question

The Montessori methodology was developed by Maria Montessori over 100 years ago. It is an approach that values the human spirit and the...

Q. What are the best strategies for working in partnership with parents?

All families and teachers can benefit from forming a mutual partnership and most importantly it helps to provide the best support for the...

Positive Behaviour Management in Early Years Settings

Book Review by Lauren Colvin AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE By Liz Williams This book is a concise and easy to follow guide. I read the whole book...

Q. How do I engage my 4 year old child with reading?

As with all areas of learning, the key to supporting a child towards acquiring the ability to read is to recognise and cater for their...

Q. In many of the schools and nurseries I have recently visited as potential settings for my 3 years

At the heart of every good educational setting should be the focus on the unique child, and working towards understanding and catering...

Q. ‘My 5 year old child is having difficulty understanding different mathematical concepts introduce

Math’s like any other area of a child’s learning needs to be catered towards the individual child’s interests and ability. Remembering...

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Lauren Colvin

POPP&T

Power of Positive Parenting & Teaching