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“I was served soup today… but it wasn’t just soup. It was EYFS soup.”
Morning Call - 54321 GO! So. .. I was at the gym! My alarm goes off every moring at 5am and since September 2023, I have tried to keep my...
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Apr 156 min read
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Surviving Parent's Evening!
My Top Tips for a Successful Parent’s Evening Ah, parent’s evening—the biannual event where teachers transform into time-keeping wizards,...
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Mar 263 min read
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Planning in EYFS
As early years educators, we understand the importance of planning in fostering engaging, purposeful learning experiences for young children
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Mar 126 min read
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Denise, You Don’t Need a Fine Motor Table!
Let’s talk about fine motor skills. I see so many posts in EYFS groups asking, “What should I put on my fine motor table?” or “How do I...
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Mar 102 min read
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Half term musings by Mr Mc
Ah, half term. That magical time when we finally get to sit down without a child appearing next to us with a mysterious item in a box......
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Feb 184 min read
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Prop-erty: Bringing Props to Life in the Early Years Classroom
There’s something magical about a well-placed prop in the early years classroom. A simple object can ignite curiosity, spark...
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Feb 61 min read
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The Power of the Pause!
What if some of the most powerful teaching moments happen when we do less—when we simply pause and wait?
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Jan 223 min read
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The Journaling Teacher: A Simple Habit That Changed My Life
When I thought of journalling before I always imagined it being for people who have large knitted jumpers, maybe a roll neck...
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Jan 223 min read
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Top 10 things to do with masking tape!
Masking tape: the humble classroom hero you didn’t know you needed!
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Jan 91 min read
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On Track Unlocked - WELCOME!
Welcome to the Untrack Unlocked members area! Thank you for subscribing!
I am so excited to have finally launched this area to share all of
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Jan 92 min read
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Hello world! Mr Mc aka Dan McFarland
Welcome to my corner of the internet! I’m thrilled to reintroduce myself to all of you. I’m Dan McFarland, but feel free to call me Mr. Mc!
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Jan 95 min read
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