Glossary for Session 6 some difficult words from today’s session
word
definition
example
1
Stimulating
Encouraging or to make a person interested.
There are lots of toys and games that the children find stimulating.
2
Preferred
Lot one thing or person better than another.
His name is Samantha but she preferred to be called Sam.
3
Breach of confidentiality
Breach- Breaking or failing to observe an agreement.
The information that the teacher had been given was confidential so when the information was passed on to another person it was a breach of confidentiality.
4
Exception
A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule:
The childminder doesn’t usually work on a Saturday but she made an exception when I was ill and took my son on Saturday.
5
Premature conclusions
Premature – earlier that expected.
Conclusion- the end or finish of an event, process, or text:
She had not heard all the details about the situation but she made a decision about what to do, this is a premature conclusion.
6
Gender
Being a male of female.
The girl’s school is single gender - all female.
7
Stereotyping
An idea of a particular type of person or thing .
You must not assume that all boys like football and girls like cooking as this is stereotyping.
8
Reconstituted
Built from different parts.
The family has children from each parent from a previous relationship, the family is reconstituted.
9
Nomadic
Living in different places- wandering around.
The family doesn’t have a permanent home but move from place to place so they are nomadic.
10
Extended
Made larger.
When the children got married and brought their partners to live in the house the family became extended.
11
Communal
Used by several people or all the community.
The phone in the office is communal.
12
Vital
Most important.
It is vital to inform the nursery if you will be late to collect your child.
13
Dynamic
Full of energy and ideas.
The new nursery worker is very dynamic.
14
Vibrant
Full of energy and life- very colourful.
The new classrooms were very vibrant.
15
Jot down
Jot- to write something quickly.
He jotted down the telephone number.
16
Accurate and legible
Accurate – without mistakes.
Legible – writing or print that is clear enough to read.
When you write reports they need to be accurate and legible.
17
capacity
The must something can contain.
The class at maximum capacity when there are 10 children.
18
practitioners
A person who is working at a particular profession.
All the staff in the nursery are good practitioners.
If you visit an Early Years setting it may look a little chaotic, with lots of toys and activities taking place. But do you know that all of these activities are organised into six areas of learning that form part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)? This is the curriculum that children aged from Birth to Five follow in the UK. It is a structure of learning, development and care for young children.
All maintained and independent schools must use the EYFS. Other organisations caring for children from birth to five must also use the EYFS, including:
registered early years providers in the private sector
registered early years providers in the voluntary sector
registered early years providers in the independent sector
The EYFS doesn’t apply to: mother and toddler groups, nannies and short-term, occasional care (e.g. crèches).
What does the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) do?
The EYFS ensures that:
children learn through play
that providers work closely with parents and keep them up to date on the child’s progress
the welfare, learning and development of children with different backgrounds and level of ability, including those with special educational needs and disabilities are met
Later we will look at the six areas of learning that form part of the EYFS curriculum. Answer the questions below and email your tutor.
The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum promotes learning through play.
In the email box below list as many words or phrases that you can think of to describe play. Think about the video you watched at activity 3. Look at the pictures below to help you then email to your tutor.
1.) Read carefully. Click the audio player on the left to listen.
Although there are wide cultural variations in how children play, it is an essential part of growing up. All children develop and learn through play, including children with severe disabilities. Through play children learn to explore their world, they develop new skills, share experiences and learn how to deal with feelings.
Children with access to a wide range of well-selected toys and activities are more likely to be challenged and stimulated. Playful children are happier, more co-operative and more popular with their friends than those who play less.
Children also play for longer when a wide variety of toys are available. It is not necessarily the most expensive toys that provide the greatest stimulation and enjoyment. Often, it is better to have four or five different toys than one very expensive toy.
Children differ a lot in their rate of growth and development so toys should match children's changing needs and ability levels. Toys should be chosen that are fun for children to play with. To be fun they should match the child's maturity and challenge his or her skills. Children should not be forced to play or pushed into playing games that may be too difficult for them, they should be able to choose what they would like to play with.
For play to be of benefit, children should feel secure and comfortable in their surroundings. They should be able to choose what they play with. Your role will be to provide opportunities which support and extend children’s play.
2.) Write the missing words in the boxes. Do not add spaces after each word.
Children play in different ways and these are closely linked to their development. Watch the video on types of play. Answer the questions below and email them to your tutor.
Play is an essential part of a child’s growth and development. Toys enhance and support learning through play. Toys are the tools of play. It is important that the toys are carefully selected with the child in mind and that they are appropriate for the child’s age.
As early years workers you are reminded that toys enhance learning and are not intended to be a substitute for warm relationships with adults. Toys can bring carers and children together in play. Think about the types of toys that children are able to play with; the selection below is intended as a guide. Remember that all children are unique and some will progress much quicker than others.
Look at the toys and ages below then try the activity.
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Send an email to your tutor. Answer the learning outcomes from today's session.
• Identify the six areas of learning which form part of the Early Years Foundations Stage (EYFS).
• Explain the role of play in supporting children's learning.
• Describe how to provide activities and experiences which support children's learning.
