Early Years Guide - How to build confident learners

Early Years Guide

Effective strategies designed to help Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) teachers and practitioners support young children with key aspects of their development.

 

What's included?

 

Now and Next Boards with Widgit Symbols

Helping children navigate their day
From the daily routine to making meaningful choices.

Emotions and Behaviour Symbol

Promoting social and emotional development
From cooperating with others to controlling anxiety.

Using Widgit Symbols to Support Communication

Supporting understanding and communication
From attention and listening to vocabulary development.

Creating a positive learning environment with Widgit Symbols

Creating a positive learning environment
From signposting spaces to getting families involved.

“When we’re teaching children the beginnings of language, it is so useful to have symbols and visual representations of everyday objects around the room. They help to explain to a child what is going on in their surroundings.”

Sophie Hutton Speech and Language Therapist and CEO of Nest Therapy