Twinkl Talks: EYFS

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Twinkl Talks: EYFS episodes

February 26, 2024 Episode 51: Fine Motor Skills Part 1
The Twinkl Early Years CPD team begin this two-part series explaining what fine motor skills are and why they are vital skills across all areas of the early years curriculum.
Fine Motor Skills Hub
Social Media Challenge
Fine and Gross Motor Skills Handout
Fine Motor Skills PowerPoint
47 min
February 12, 2024Episode 50: Private Early Years Problems, Answered!
Join the Twinkl Private Early Years team as they answer your early years practitioners problems! In this episode, Katie, Charlotte, Fliss and Hannah answer:
Should you do supply agency nursery work?
How can you make early years inductions more interesting?
How do you balance sleepers and non-sleepers in a toddler room?

Want to see more from Twinkl Private Early Years? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
17 min
January 29, 2024 Episode 49: Sustainability in the Early Years
Shána speaks with author Johanne Lee about how important and simple it is to talk about sustainability with early years children.
Get her books on Amazon. Find her on: Instagram - Facebook - Email.
Check out our Sustainability Resources and CPD.
Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity - British Heart Foundation
44 min
January 15, 2024 Episode 48: Surviving the Outdoors in Winter
Join the Twinkl Private Early Years team as they discuss the realities of early years outdoor play in winter. Join Katie, Charlotte, Fliss and Hannah as they chat about their experiences with outdoor uniform budgets, organising children to get outside and our favourite outdoor activities to keep warm!
Outdoor Learning CPD - Nature Buddies
Want to see more from Twinkl Private Early Years? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
16 min
January 01, 2024 Episode 47: Executive Function
Join Shána, Julia and Louise as they explore executive function and its critical role in the development of children aged birth to five years old. As educators, parents, and caregivers, understanding and nurturing executive function skills can profoundly impact a child's lifelong learning journey.
Executive Function Handout
Executive Function Video
36 min
December 18, 2023 Christmas Special 2023!
The Twinkl Early Years in Schools and Private Early Years teams have come together to give you another Christmas Special! Complete with fun and games, we definitely recommend playing along with us!
Christmas Song Clips by Love To Sing - find them on YouTube!
Christmas Jingle by Audio Coffee.
35 min
December 04, 2023Episode 46: Private Early Years Problems, Answered!
The Twinkl Private Early Years team are back to answer more of your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers:
How often should early years settings do 1:1s for their early years practitioners?
Which is better - paper or electronic learning journals?
How often should you change rooms in early years settings?

Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
21 min
November 20, 2023 Episode 45: The Power of Play
In this episode, we delve into the transformative and often underestimated realm of play. Join Shána, Julia & Louise as we explore how embracing playfulness can unlock creativity, foster innovation, and enhance overall well-being.
Useful Resources
Powerful Play in the Early Years PowerPoint Pack
Powerful Play in the Early Years Handout
Powerful Play in the Early Years Adult Information Leaflet
Play: What Is It? Poster
Play: Why is it Important? Poster
Jean Piaget: Types of Play Poster
Gov Child Development Training
1 hr
November 06, 2023 Episode 44: Is It Worth Having Apprentices?
Twinkl Private Early Years team TAKEOVER!
It’s commonplace in most private early years settings and some schools to have apprentices included as part of the team. Join Katie, Charlotte, Fliss and Hannah as they discuss their experiences of working with and supporting apprentices within early years settings.

Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
16 min
October 23, 2023 Episode 43: Beating Burnout with D.O.S.E.
Feeling stressed, tired, run-down, or all of the above? We know that being an early years practitioner can be physically and mental demanding, so we asked Charlie Burley, The Teacher's Health Coach to talk about how we can beat burnout before it hits!
Find him on:
Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - Twitter - TikTok - LinkedIn
Listen to his podcast here.
Find TJ Powers on Instagram here.
1 hr 1 min

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Working in the early years is busy, funny, messy and exhausting. Join host Shána, some of the Twinkl EYFS team, special guest speakers and other early years practitioners as they talk honestly…