Children’ milestones, play-based learning, and EYFS insights.
Failure is not always an easy topic, especially when it comes to children. Many of us grew up learning to avoid mistakes, to get things “right”, or to feel uncomfortable when something didn’t work as planned. Yet in the early years — and throughout life — failure is often where the most meaningful learning happens. […]
Why Failure Matters: Learning, Growing and Trying Again Read More »
In early years settings, children naturally spend most of their time with their own peer group. This is valuable: they build friendships with children at a similar stage of development, practise turn-taking, learn how to negotiate, and find common interests. But there is also a quiet strength in allowing children to play, explore and collaborate
Mixed-Age Play: Building Kindness, Confidence and Resilience Read More »
Explore simple January learning ideas for preschoolers — seasons, calendars, new growth and understanding the passing of time.
A Fresh Start: January Learning at Blue Windmill Day Nursery Read More »
Discover why gentle touch matters in early childhood development — how our team at Blue Windmill nurtures babies through connection, care and calm.
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