Welcome to Child's Play with Early Years Resources, the podcast dedicated to exploring innovative approaches in early education.

Whether you're a teacher, parent or simply curious about education, this is the podcast for you.

We discuss all sorts, such as the importance of reading, the benefits of learning outside and forest school, and chat to change-makers who are making the world of early years education a better place.

We explore practical tips and to support the good to meet the needs of all Children. So join us and tune in to child's play a production by EYR.

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This week, Tahira and Katie talk to Claire Giner - Head of Education at The 2 Minute Foundation. The charity works with environmental activists, campaigners, and changemakers to encourage everyone to play their part and help clean the planet 2 minutes at a time.

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• How 2MF started with Martin Dorey and the #2MinuteBeachClean in 2013
• The 5 aims of the 2 Minute Foundation
• How schools can get involved with being more environmentally conscious
• Earth activities for early years
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This week, Katie and Tahira speak to teacher, forest school leader, and author, Loll Kirby. Loll is a children’s writer based in Warwickshire, and is passionate about the difference that books and reading can make in the lives of children. In this episode we talk about:

• Loll's book, Old Enough to Save the Planet
• Actionable steps to starting a conversation about climate change with children
• Incorporating reading into Forest School sessions
• How to inspire reading for pleasure at home as a parent

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In this episode, Katie and Tahira speak to Anissa from the British Science Association and Jessica from Royal Museums Greenwich about British Science Week. The British Science Association have teamed up with Royal Museums Greenwich this year to bring this year’s British Science Week’s theme, ‘Time’, to life by inviting primary schools across the UK to join them for a live assembly hosted by their Curator of Time! British Science Week is now in its 30th year and focuses on all things science, technology, engineering and maths In this episode, we talk about:

• How time connects with other areas of science
• How you can get involved with British Science Week
• The live assembly held in collaboration with Royal Museums Greenwich
• The relationship between astronomy and time
• And we create our very own sand timers!

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In this episode, Katie and Tahira meet Lauren Whately from Bookmark Reading Charity. Bookmark is a leading reading charity committed to spreading the joy of reading. They do this through partnering with schools to develop whole-school reading cultures and providing one-to-one reading support.

In this episode, we speak about:

• The impact of poor literacy in children and adults
• Supporting children learning to read through a volunteer network
• How to promote reading for pleasure in children
• A variety of free reading resources for schools
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In this episode, Katie and Tahira speak to Kavina Upadhyay and Matt Hallsworth from Ocean Generation, a charity which aims to empower an inclusive global movement to tackle ocean threats through science and storytelling. They run UNESCO-endorsed engagement programmes for young people and have a youth programme for 3 – 25-year-olds to introduce young people to the importance of the Ocean, educate them about the ways we impact it and empower them with tools they can use to take action.

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• Translating complex ocean science into engaging content for children
• Ocean Generation's UNESCO endorsed programme
• Practical actions you can take to look after our oceans
• The award-winning documentary "A Plastic Ocean"
• A play-based app in partnership with Earth Cubs
• Positive climate and ocean news
• How to deliver ocean lessons in school in an engaging way

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Positive news outlets we recommend:

Positive News | Good journalism about good things

Good Good Good: News To Help You Feel Hopeful & Do Good

Archive | The Happy Broadcast

YES! Magazine | Solutions Journalism

Euronews Green | Change how you impact the world

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Sarah Seaman, AKA the Muddy Puddle Teacher, began her career in the TV industry. After retraining as a teacher and completing an Education MA, Sarah spotted an opportunity in outdoor learning and in 2018 The Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach was born. This approach empowers teachers to embrace outdoor education, use sustainable and natural resources and deliver outdoor learning that has a long-lasting impact on children in early years education. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Introducing Sarah and the Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach
• The 3 Muddy M's
• Why outdoor learning is so important
• How outdoor learning contributes to supporting wellbeing in early years education and beyond
• How nature positively impacts mental health
• The importance of creating a safe and inclusive environment for students of all abilities

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Kath Davies is an early years music specialist and music teacher. She is also the founder of ‘READY, STEADY, MUSIC!’, a practical song-based resource for early years practitioners to create exciting educational musical experiences and help young children develop essential skills.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• How to make music engaging in early years
• How music can create an inclusive and supportive environment
• How to use music to support the early years curriculum
• Advice for practitioners who are hesitant about music
• Supporting well-being through musical exploration in EYFS
• Music resources and support

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