Essential resources: Using tech toys
Digital technology is becoming an increasingly common part of everyday practice in early years settings. But as more ‘tech toys’ and digital resources enter the market, practitioners are being encouraged to think carefully about which tools genuinely enhance children’s learning through play. Early years technology consultant Richard Waite says that while most nurseries already have […]
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Demystifying Early Years Technology
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the term ‘Early Years Technology’ often sparks diverse reactions among educators worldwide, often with them believing it relates to screen devices only, more on that later. As we navigate this digital age together, let’s explore how technology can authentically enhance early childhood education while maintaining the essence of play-based […]
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Why we should be embracing screen time
When we talk about technology in the early years, the conversation often drifts to screen time—an aspect that many educators find worrying. However, technology in early years settings is far more than just tablets and computers. It’s about toys, everything from torches to instant recording devices to push button toys. In early years settings, toys […]
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