EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 39 MIN
Episode 2 - Ready for September in EYFS with Emma Davies
from Your Teacher Village and Friends · host Vicki Yadav
In this episode, Vicki Yadav is joined by Emma Davies from Is it Time to Play?, to discuss how to prepare for the new academic year in EYFS. Together, they explore the importance of routines, expectations and creating environments that help children feel safe, secure and ready to learn.TakeawaysPlay-based learningUnderstanding children's developmentTeaching routines and expectations is crucialVisuals and repetition are key for learning routinesChapters00:00 Introduction to Purpose Session20:22 Teaching Routines and Expectations28:14 Balancing Academic Lessons and Routines34:25 Settling Children in Nursery and ReceptionFind Vicki at:www.yourteachervillage.co.ukInstagramFacebookTikTokLinkInFind Emma at:www.isittimetoplay.co.ukInstagramFacebookJoin our upcoming workshop - Provision with Purpose: Developing your EYFS Environment for the Year Ahead
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In this episode, Vicki Yadav is joined by Emma Davies from Is it Time to Play?, to discuss how to prepare for the new academic year in EYFS. Together, they explore the importance of routines, expectations and creating environments that help children feel safe, secure and ready to learn.TakeawaysPlay-based learningUnderstanding children's developmentTeaching routines and expectations is crucialVisuals and repetition are key for learning routinesChapters00:00 Introduction to Purpose Session20:22 Teaching Routines and Expectations28:14 Balancing Academic Lessons and Routines34:25 Settling Children in Nursery and ReceptionFind Vicki at:www.yourteachervillage.co.ukInstagramFacebookTikTokLinkInFind Emma at:www.isittimetoplay.co.ukInstagramFacebookJoin our upcoming workshop - Provision with Purpose: Developing your EYFS Environment for the Year Ahead
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