Early Years Education Foundations

This lesson focuses on understanding the typical timelines for various developmental milestones in babies. You'll learn to identify when babies should start sitting up, crawling, and walking. The class provides insights into recognising individual variations and how to support each baby’s unique developmental journey.

Discover the importance of tummy time for babies’ physical development. This lesson offers strategies and tips to encourage and support tummy time, helping babies strengthen their neck, shoulder, and core muscles. Learn how to make tummy time enjoyable and safe, incorporating it into daily routines effectively.

Explore creative ideas for conducting small, intimate group activities that cater specifically to babies. This lesson emphasises the importance of early social and emotional development, providing practical tips on how to engage babies in group settings and create a nurturing environment for interaction and learning.

Learn best practices for transitioning babies between different areas within a nursery setting. This lesson covers techniques to ensure smooth and supportive changes, minimising stress for babies and helping them feel secure and comfortable during transitions.

Understand techniques to optimise babies’ physical positioning and support their overall physical development. This lesson covers the best ways to handle and position babies to promote healthy growth and prevent physical issues.

Gain tips on incorporating movement and physical activities throughout the day in a nursery setting. This lesson emphasises the importance of continuous physical development and provides ideas for keeping babies active and engaged in a variety of movement-based activities.

Delve into the theories of Emmi Pikler, a renowned paediatrician known for her approach to infant care. This lesson provides insights into her methodologies and how to integrate her theories into everyday nursery practices, promoting a respectful and supportive environment for babies.

Learn about the different types of crawling and how to support babies as they begin this crucial developmental stage. This lesson offers information on recognising various crawling styles and techniques to encourage and assist babies in developing strong crawling skills.

This lesson provides expert advice on supporting babies as they start to stand and walk. It addresses conflicting opinions from various experts and shares practical tips and techniques to help babies achieve these milestones confidently and safely.

Discover essential tips to support your baby's sitting and posture! This lesson focuses on helping babies develop strong and healthy sitting habits. Learn how to encourage proper posture, the best sitting positions, and exercises to strengthen their core muscles.

Understand the physical signs that indicate a baby is ready for weaning. This lesson covers how to identify readiness for weaning and provides guidance on supporting babies through the transition from milk to solid foods, ensuring a smooth and healthy process.

Olivia shares her personal experiences and observations from working in baby rooms. This lesson provides practical tools and advice for supporting both the physical and mental development of babies. Olivia also offers insights into enhancing the skills of nursery staff, emphasising the importance of ongoing learning and development in providing high-quality care for babies.