ShREC Approach
Have you tried the ShREC Approach in your Early Years classroom?
The ShREC approach is an evidence informed strategy which supports interactions between early years professionals and children. It is a simple evidence informed strategy that can be embedded into early years settings to ensure the interactions between adults and children are effortless. I have found The ShREC approach particularly helpful as it provides a clear process to support interactions even for those who are new to the early years setting.
EYFS Recommended Reading Books- After extensively reviewing our curriculum and discussing at length with EYFS colleagues, I have identified some highly recommended reading materials.
This book tells the stories of babies all around the world and what they have in common.
This book tells the story of three polar bears who need a new home but everywhere they go they are turned away. The author explores migration, refugees and global warming. Recommended By Sophie Egler.
This brilliant story teaches children not to worry about the small things. It’s repetitive and great for our EYFS children to sing along to.
Hattie Peck loves eggs and she longs to be a mum. So she sets off on an adventure and perseveres to collect as many eggs as she can. She collects eggs from the mountains, the jungle, the desert, the zoo etc. When she returns home she sits on her eggs and waits for them to hatch. Imagine the surprise when Hattie creates her own community with each and every member being unique. Hattie Peck can be used to help children and adults talk about the importance of family, including adoption and fostering.
You choose is part of a collection of books which encourages children to use their imagination and builds on vocabulary and word association. Recommended by Zoe Drackford.
A great story to support the learning or shapes in Maths and teaching children about friendships in PSED. Recommended by Hazel Fernades.
The Invisible String, Super Duper, The Paper Dolls and the Kissing Hand are great stories to add to our PSED collections. These stories explore themes of loss, connection and difference. Recommended by Holly Eaton, Amy Softley, Kelly Danks and Nicola Jones.
