Following on from the success of the Development Rainbows (Prime Areas) and by popular demand, we have now put together Development Rainbows for the Specific Areas of Learning! Based on the Early Years Outcomes, these Development Rainbows provide a simple and attractive solution for tracking children’s development. The Specific Areas Rainbows cover Literacy Mathematics Expressive Arts […]

It’s Burns Night next week! What activities do you have planned? MindingKids has put together this FREE Robert Burns Activity Ideas Sheet to help children learn about Robert Burns and Scottish traditions. Links activity ideas to the areas of learning and development! Download your copy for FREE here!

MindingKids would like to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR and all the best for 2016! We hope you have enjoyed a good break over the festive period and that getting back to work and the usual routine has not been too painful! New Year is a great time for resolutions, which may include updating and improving your paperwork or […]

MindingKids would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2016! Thank you very much to all who have purchased resources and to our Gold and Platinum members for your continued support! With your help, in 2015 we have created: A NEW and improved website with MEMBERSHIP options! A WEB APP to manage daily […]

Self-evaluation and reflection is an essential part of running a high quality care service. It is important that we learn to recognise areas in which we are performing well alongside identifying weaknesses and areas where improvements can be made. This NEW Self-Reflection Pack has been put together to help you gather your thoughts, pin point areas you would […]

Children respond well to encouragement and praise so it is important that we acknowledge when children are doing well. MindingKids has put together a Certificates & Rewards Pack bursting with resources that will help you promote positive behaviour within your setting and allow children to recognise and feel proud of their achievements. Includes: Good Behaviour Star Chart […]

All childcare providers must comply by their adult to child ratios. We have put together this handy Ratio Management Chart to provide an easy way to check which children attend when, their ages and whether or not you have space to take on any more children of a certain age group. A perfect resource to refer […]

Packed full of activities that will support learning in each of the development areas, this fun Advent Calendar will keep children busy right through the festive season! Behind every door is an exciting activity to try each day, supported further with the additional resources provided PLUS links to helpful websites for instructions, inspiration and ideas! Simply print […]

NEW Planning Resources available for 2016! 2016 Multicultural Calendar Help children learn about different festivals & cultures… …from all over the world! INCLUDES ACTIVITY IDEAS! Excellent for enhancing children’s learning and keeping them busy! Covers 66 special dates & festivals! New special days added for 2016! Purchase the calendar as an instant download or on CD to print and […]