This is a very special Childminding Toolkit with everything you need for a month's worth of inspiration, support and resources. This toolkit contains:

Your Learning Section:

• A self-evaluation question based on the new 'Inclusion', Early Years Inspection Toolkit area of evaluation. Includes additional information and things to think about.
• A CPD module 'What is Montessori.' An introduction to some of the main principles of Montessori, including the 'Theory of the Absorbent Mind', and the 'Theory of Sensitive Periods'. The module includes ideas about how you can incorporate some of the Montessori principles in your own setting (and how you may already be doing so without realising it!)

Quick and easy learning segments covering:

• Inspection preparation: what would you do if your inspector asks you?
• Safeguarding - Safer Sleep Information
• SEND - Causes of speech and language difficulties

Curriculum and learning activity ideas and resources:

• Planning ideas covering all areas of learning.
• World Braille Day art activity
• Exploring simple concepts with under 2's - Hard and Soft

Owls topic section including:

Planning grids to help you choose appropriate activities and assess the children's learning.

Activities:

1. 'Owl feathers' - a simple activity for very young children. With a handy owl template.
2. 'Chocolate Owl Pellets' recipe. Learn about what owls eat with this messy tasty activity! Includes a printable, 'What is an Owl Pellet?' poster
3. 'Puffy Paint Owl.' A sensory art activity to encourage children to think and talk about the features of an owl's face.
4. 'Owl Snap and Owl Jigsaws.' With printable resources.
5. 'Owl Clay Models'. Have a go at some 3D art.
6. 'Feed the Owl Game.' With printable resources.

All activities come with full instructions, including 'What I Want Children to Learn,' and 'I Can' statements' to help you plan and assess children's learning.

Pack Length: 38 pages

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N.B This pack is supplied as a downloadable PDF document. If you cannot find your download links please check your junk box first in case it has gone there. If you have any problems contact me at jennifer@wellywren.co.uk and I will help. 

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