Might not be an option but have you approached real nappy providers? Some councils used to offer free trials for these in the past ?

It makes a huge difference - my MA tutor advised a slight tweak to my train of thought and it really helped with focus and motivation (though getting back into it after hols is a diff story!)

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Me!

Hugs for you

In a former teaching role, suggesting a walk was seen as a positive strategy and was endorsed for student wellbeing 😀

Agree it's highly unlikely (and short-sighted and sad😢)....but continue to pray that one day 'someone' will wake up and make the connection that so many of us already have #EYSky

Unless.....and this might be a prayer answered.....Ofsted for EY becomes play focused????

Some parity/clarity would be good.....esp with free childcare extension means potentially more ch within EYFS... quality of EY matters......play supports so much but this is often ignored as 'school readiness' is often perceived in academic terms only.

On a positive note he starts his new grad job this week so he has some exciting stuff to look forward to in the future 😀

Son sat on the website patiently from 8am......he still didn't manage to get a ticket 😢

Definitely worth looking at opportunities to present ideas at conferences.....if you have any experience relevant to Early Years I know that TACTYC are asking for papers for their November conference? docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We have this in the UK....https://www.trefoilguild.co.uk/

Fabulous......and it will be a useful skill.....some 40 years ago I learned basic sign language as a Girl Guide for my 'Friend to the deaf' badge.....have used those skills more than I ever thought I would !

I've used a thin twig/stick with sand too.....cat litter trays or even plastic takeaway boxes are ideal containers...cheap and cheerful 😀

Can relate.....have had a slow day today conducting a lit review!