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Woodwork
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Una introducción a la carpintería en la Primera Infancia
Una introducción a la carpintería en la Primera Infancia Aprendizaje a través del hacer de Pete Moorhouse Pensando en el hacer… ¡Mientras los niños trabajan con madera, aprenden habilidades que los empoderarán para moldear su mundo! Pete Moorhouse ¡Carpintería...read more
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Woodwork Equipment
Resource of what tools you need and where to get them in the UK. Soon I will be adding a list of suppliers for the USA. If you find any broken links please let me know so I can keep...read more
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Make your own workbench!
Here’s some inspiration to make your own workbench! These are not very detailed instructions but at least give you an idea of how to make a solid sturdy workbench – and most importantly one that can withstand a bit of...read more
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Woodwork and sustainability
In this resource I take a look at the role woodwork can play in achieving greater sustainability, and how we can utilise woodwork to enhance our understanding of the wider environment....read more
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Woodwork progression within Primary Schools
A brief guide for teacher ( full content with CPD) This guide is aimed at schools that are planning to embed woodwork throughout their year groups. Building upon learning in previous years, it offers a logical progression of tools and...read more
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Woodwork – Soft start – Balsa wood and other materials
With young children – especially 3-4-(5) year olds it makes a big difference to experience woodwork by initially starting with a soft material. By starting with a soft material children can master skills and techniques easily and gain confidence. If...read more
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Woodwork – Nail and Screws
This resource provides all the information you need to know about the most suitable nails and screws for young children...read more
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Physical anatomical development through woodwork
This handout looks at the general physical development and detailed anatomical development through woodwork: Woodwork provides many opportunities for physical development as children learn to handle tools safely and with increasing control. Woodwork helps children to: Develop hand-eye coordination...read more
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Workbenches – A look at all the options (UK)
Workbenches are essential items for woodwork. They must have a vice – that’s the whole point – to hold wood firm for sawing. They need to be as robust as possible so they do not wobble at all – this...read more
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Learning and Development -mind map
I am sorry this resource is now only available with in-house or online CPD training. I have made many resources free for many years but with the impact of the pandemic on my work I now need to make some...read more
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Book: Learning Through Woodwork by Pete Moorhouse
“Every so often a book is written that helps practitioners to develop their work in deep and far reaching ways. This is that sort of book.” Tina Bruce CBE This essential guide provides clear and comprehensive support for those...read more
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Woodwork booklist
Books for children: Fiction Klinting, Lars (2005) Harvey the Carpenter, US: Kingfisher Books. Portis, Antoinette (2009) Not a Stick, London: HarperCollins. Toni Buzzeo and Jim Datz. Whose Tools? Abrams Appleseed New York Sarah Garland Eddie’s Toolbox Frances Lincoln Children’s...read more
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Girl Power (Tools) Booklist!
GIRL POWER (TOOLS) BOOKLIST! There is a link to download as a pdf at the bottom of this page. Children’s books with positive messages about girls making and inventing, especially using tools. This booklist especially for girls who like...read more
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Woodwork and EYFS
I am sorry this resource is now only available with in-house or online CPD training. I have made many resources free for many years but with the impact of the pandemic on my work I now need to make some...read more
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Woodwork safety glasses
An essential for safe woodwork eliminating the risk of eye injury...read more
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Gallery of creative woodwork
It’s hard not to get excited about children’s self expression through woodwork and it’s wonderful to see the breadth of explorations….but this comes with a warning – remember it’s not really about what children make – it’s the changes that...read more
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Gallery of example woodwork areas
Below is a selection of woodworking areas around the world. This will be added to over time. (started March 2018) Please share your woodwork set up – help inspire others – email me an image studio@petemoorhouse.co.uk Sunflower Nursery Fife Scotland...read more
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Woodwork booklet by Pete Moorhouse – Published by Community Playthings
A short introductory booklet about woodwork in Early Years education by Pete Moorhouse. (In German and English)...read more
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Gwaith Coed yn y Blynyddoedd Cynnar
Welsh booklet about woodwork in the Foundation Phase published by Mudiad Meithrin, funded by Welsh Government....read more
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Froebel and woodwork
This pamphlet published by the Froebel Trust provides an Froebelian approach to woodwork. Woodwork brings together play and creativity, nurturing a young child’s self-confidence and wellbeing. This new pamphlet is aimed at all those who work with, care for and...read more
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Charcoal as drawing material
This handout explains how to make your own charcoal. You could just char wood in an open fire but much better to make your own real charcoal! Wood, in the form of charcoal, has been used across the ages for a...read more
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Example letter to parents
I am sorry this resource is now only available with in-house or online CPD training. I have made many resources free for many years but with the impact of the pandemic on my work I now need to make some...read more
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Woodwork Health and Safety Checklist
I am sorry this resource is now only available with in-house or online CPD training. I have made many resources free for many years but with the impact of the pandemic on my work I now need to make some...read more
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Top 20 woodwork tips for early years
I am sorry this resource is now only available with in-house or online CPD training. I have made many resources free for many years but with the impact of the pandemic on my work I now need to make some...read more
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Woodwork and mathematical thinking
I am sorry this resource is now only available with in-house or online CPD training. I have made many resources free for many years but with the impact of the pandemic on my work I now need to make some...read more
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Health , Safety and Risk guidance
I am sorry this resource is now only available with in-house or online CPD training. I have made many resources free for many years but with the impact of the pandemic on my work I now need to make some...read more
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Woodwork example risk assessment form
I am sorry this resource is now only available with in-house or online CPD training. I have made many resources free for many years but with the impact of the pandemic on my work I now need to make some...read more
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Woodwork – Learning outcomes
I am sorry this resource is now only available with in-house or online CPD training. I have made many resources free for many years but with the impact of the pandemic on my work I now need to make some...read more
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Creativity
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Holistic Creativity Framework
At part of my research into Creativity in early childhood education I have developed the Holistic Creativity Framework to help practitioners get a better understanding of creativity by looking at the individual capacities we need and the conditions that can...read more
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Creativity Wheel
The Creativity Wheel is a truly wonderful resource to help evaluate creativity from Creative Partnerships developed by Caroline Redmond in 2004 The Creativity Wheel is a well established resource that has now been used by many schools to assist in...read more
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Creativity at Home – Parent guide by Pete Moorhouse
A resource for parents/ carers of young children. (3-7 ish) Download resource at the bottom of this page! I very much appreciate that the current situation has created new challenges for all of us. I’m sure you will have all...read more
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Creativity – Creativity from the outset by Migros/HKB
This is a great resource all about how best to support children’s creativity, addressing many of the issues faced by parents....read more
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Creativity Quotations
Creativity Quotations – Inspiring quotes Compiled by Pete Moorhouse irresistible-learning.co.uk Share this resource – help inspire creativity! Print quotes and place them around your home or workplace! To contribute more quotes to this resource email: studio@petemoorhouse.co.uk ...read more
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Thinking Skills in the early Years NFER review
Useful resource from NFER about thinking skills...read more
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Creative Thinking and Learning Project
This is a wonderful example of an in-depth project about developing creativity and evaluating it’s impact in Sheringham Nursery School, by the wonderful Anni McTavish, Creative Arts Consultant. Written by Anni McTavish with a foreword by Nancy Stewart Creativity is...read more
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Thinking Skills in the Early Years
Resource from Stranmillis University College, Belfast...read more
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Early Years Environment and Outdoor Learning
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‘Outdoor Environments’ booklet – free
Outdoor environments – Developing outdoor learning spaces by Pete Moorhouse “Embracing outdoor learning will contribute greatly to giving children the best start in life – benefiting their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.” This booklet provides inspiration and tips for...read more
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‘Learning Outdoors’ booklet – free
Learning Outdoors – Building a solid foundation through nature by Pete Moorhouse with contributions from Jan White, Kathryn Solly and Jon Cree This booklet details the pedagogy behind outdoor learning and its importance for every setting. Published 2019 by Community...read more
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Early Years 360° Environment Audit – free
Early Years 360 Environment Audit – Comprehensive environment audit form This enabling environment audit is designed to provide a framework with which to evaluate the current environment from all perspectives and focus attention on areas that require improvement. Current research...read more
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Children's Photography
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All About Children’s Photography
EYFS best practice article all about the use of cameras in Early Years education...read more
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Children’s Photography – Capture the moment
An article I wrote for Small Talk – giving an overview of the learning and development benefits of children using cameras and also looking at the practicalities...read more
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Children’s Photography
Equipment (If you have any other good suggestions please share and I’ll pass on the info to other teachers) There are so many options available and there are pros and cons to all. I would advise prioritising something that takes...read more
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Early Years General
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12 Features of Play by Tina Bruce
12 features of play by Tina Bruce Play cannot be pinned down into a neat, measurable definition. Different philosophies of early childhood education see play through different lenses and make decisions about whether play is important – or if it...read more
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Men in Early Years – some thoughts…..
Men in Early Years Education Through my work delivering training and presentations I get to participate in a number of early years conferences. I am always taken aback by the lack of men – sometimes none at a conference...read more
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