2: RE in the Primary School | Teaching Today

1: RE in the Primary School | Teaching Today

First of two programmes forming part of a new multi-media resource for primary religious education called, "Eggshells and Thunde...

A baby's nervous system | Teaching Today

A description of how babies nervous systems grow with them.

Babies, curiousity and vitality | Teaching Today

Children have an innate curiosity for the world which encourages them to learn.

Children and ''Mastery Orientation'' | Teaching Today

A theory suggests that children can be split into two types, some who thrive on difficult problem's and others who can ...

Children and ''Positive Disposition'' | Teaching Today

The disposition towards learning is often more important than the content of the learning, as this will equip a child ...

Children and ''schemas'' | Teaching Today

Experts explain the notion of "schema", a repetition of behaviour, repeated because they enjoy the action.

Children and artwork | Teaching Today

Artwork can be a very important part of childhood as it allows children to express their understanding of the world around them.

Children and music | Teaching Today

Music is a fantastic proponent to help a child connect their body to their mind.

Children and play | Teaching Today

Children use play to make sense of their experiences and act out what they have seen or heard.

Children and risk | Teaching Today

Children enjoy risk-taking as a part of learning about the world.

Children and the ''box of emotions'' | Teaching Today

Exploring emotions with children in early years can be important as to differentiate and determine their feelings can h...

Children and tool words | Teaching Today

Certain "tool" words are really helpful for kids to learn as early as possible, as they can equip them with the "tools" to navigate ...

Children and understanding emotion | Teaching Today

Emotions can be overwhelming as a child, so exploring some creative ways to channel that energy can help resolve any dist...

Children and wordless thoughts | Teaching Today

It is thought that children in their early years can think wordlessly as they won't have grasped their native language.

Children developing concepts | Teaching Today

Using the example of "wheels", we see the children develop concepts about transport and further their knowledge about the world.

Children, scripts and play | Teaching Today

Play is an extremely strong component for a child's learning as they apply what they have seen and heard in their role play.

Childrens sense of self | Teaching Today

Experts denounce classical theories that the young child is an isolated ego. In fact, the brain seeks companionship and is designed ...

Language development and ''wings'' | Teaching Today

The development of language is a great tool to give children "wings" allowing them to flourish in play and communication,...

Roots, wings and scaffolding | Teaching Today

The educational terms of "roots", "wings" and "scaffolding" are introduced which encourage children to expand on their learning.

Vygotsky's ''Zones of Learning'' | Teaching Today

Vygotsky's "Zones of Learning" is explained with the example of two friends reading.