Early years web links for education for citizenship
Early education plays a vital role in education for citizenship. It includes support for young children:
- to participate in discussion and decision making
- to learn effective means of self-expression
- to broaden their experience beyond the immediate locale
- by involving families and communities in their education.
Websites with practical activities
Oxfam's Cool Planet - Classroom activities for under 5s
Five engaging lesson plans on global citizenship themes for early years education.
Under 5s Early Years Education
Free learning resources, practical information and help on many aspects of early years education. Resources include downloadable worksheets, crafts, activities and song sheets as well as planning materials and useful links. Includes an eShop with books and materials for purchase.
Events
Barnardo's Big Toddle
Organise a sponsored half mile walk for the under-5s at your nursery or with your friends. You can keep 25 per cent for your own fundraising or for a local group. Register with Barnardo's, receive a goody bag and play the special toddle song!
Information
Early Years Online
Information and resources to support and inform the care and education of children 0-8 years. The resources section is packed with ideas, opportunities and activities to engage and stimulate pre-school children.
It must be emphasised that inclusion of these web links does not in any way represent endorsement by Learning and Teaching Scotland, nor are we responsible for the content of external websites.