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Six Superpowers We Gained From Being Babies
1 Feb 2021, 08:30
Dr Caspar Addyman, Director of Goldsmiths Infant Lab, tells us six reasons why babies are amazing.
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Co-constructed and research backed: How 50 Things responds to some of Local Authorities' key concerns about Early Years
25 Jan 2021, 08:30
With quotes from Director Christian Bunting and Andrea Richardson (formerly Leeds City Council), we share a few ways the core tenets of 50 Things bring help to families.
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Place-based Play: Why Local Authorities Are Signing Up For 50 Things
18 Jan 2021, 08:30
Five of our Local Authority partners share their reasons for becoming a 50 Things region.
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Park Life: How we Keep Trips Outdoors Fun During a National Lockdown
11 Jan 2021, 08:30
Claire Drake, who is mum to 3-year-old Euan, talks about using the 50 Things app to plan outdoor adventures.
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How tummy time and head control can help babies develop motor skills
4 Jan 2021, 08:30
Nick Preston, Physiotherapist and Health Researcher, shares the importance of motor skills for early years development.
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Narrowing the attainment gap by ‘doing and ‘talking….and, without even knowing it, learning!’
28 Dec 2020, 17:00
Sara Rawnsley, Newby Primary School Headteacher, shares how her school embraced 50 Things To Do Before You’re Five to narrow the attainment gap.
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Books and Stories: How Early Years Reading has Long Lasting Impacts
21 Dec 2020, 08:30
Imran Hafeez, National Literacy Bradford Hub Manager, shares how reading stories can help with early years development.
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Bubbles and messy play: Using 50 Things for communication and enrichment in our SEND school
14 Dec 2020, 17:00
Charlotte Millea, Acting Deputy Head at Co-op Academy Delius, shares her school’s experience of using 50 Things for fun with SEND pupils.
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From the classroom to the living room: 50 things is an established resource for our pupils
7 Dec 2020, 08:30
Helene Herrington, Assistant Headteacher and EYFS lead at Eastwood Community School in Keighley, Bradford, talks about the role of 50 Things in her school.
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“Cake - please”: My story of using talking signs (Thing #39) to communicate with my son
30 Nov 2020, 08:30
Chloe Storr, 50 Things Enthusiast and mother to Avery, explains how she uses signing for communication.
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