If you have worked with children aged 3-5 years old you will know exactly what I’m talking about! When a teacher says oh do you just play all day? Or a parent thinks that this stage of school isn’t that serious….
Well in fact..,
A good start to school in the foundation stage builds the foundations of crucial learning and success in future!
Teachers have to plan creative, engaging independent play activities to develop all areas of a child. From their personal, social and emotional development to their early reading, writing, maths, creativity and physical development.
Whilst preparing provision suitable for all children to access, an early years teacher is also required to gather observations for every child based on every area. The teacher also has to make sure phonics sessions are in place for children’s early reading and writing skills and implementing ways to build and teach children early maths skills.
The early years is where children first grasp a pencil correctly, form letters and write short captions. In some schools teachers are also faced with potty training and building language and vocabulary for children with speak and language problems too!
I think every teacher needs to see a child from their very first starting points in school. In my eyes this is the place that needs to most staff and the most input and time! That way the foundations are built and there will be a minimised possibility of huge learning gaps further up in school.
What are your thoughts?!
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I always say a school’s strongest teachers should be in the primary grades (preK-2). These are the years where you learn to learn. If children are missing any of these beginning steps to learning they WILL struggle later
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This is so true! I am so passionate about this phase and how crucial it is to a child’s education. It amazes me how unaware many people are though! X
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Yes! I was so fortunate that my son had such a dedicated and loving first grade teacher in a class of just under 20 students. She solicited parent volunteers and my son still talks about that class. It’s so critical!
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Aww that’s lovely that he still mentions it! And parent volunteers sounds good too! Thanks for your comments
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Preach! The early years are so incredibly foundational and impactful on a child’s future. Thank you for what you do. I think preschool teachers and all teachers are incredibly amazing. 💖
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Thank you for your lovely comment! I absolutely love the impact and role I play in many children’s lives. x
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Love this what wonderful displays and work stations for your class. Foundation stage is so important for children’s education. I always taught ks2 so I applaud you I could never teach ks1 lol x
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Thank you! It is such an important part of a child’s life and I love being a part of it. Thank you for your lovely comments. I am the other way around I could never do ks2 haha.
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I love education and learning, your blog is lovely – I have just subscribed.
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Thank you! Lots more posts to come so enjoy xx
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