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Michelle Windridge
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5 ways to help children transition to Year 1
Effective transition from Reception should create a bridge between two worlds, says early years specialist Michelle Windridge, who sets out how to do this well
Primary
10 June 2025
5 ways to help children transition to Year 1
How to bring the fun back to reading after phonics
As the dust settles on damning findings about the effectiveness of phonics, Michelle Windridge offers her tips for getting back to a more holistic approach
Primary
6 February 2025
How to bring the fun back to reading after phonics
How a 3-step process can boost primary maths understanding
It can feel overwhelming to introduce new concepts in maths, writes education lecturer Michelle Windridge, but a stepped approach can help
Primary
1 October 2024
Child stepping stones
Early years: 5 simple ways to play with nursery rhymes
Nursery rhymes help to develop linguistic skills, introduce storytelling and, most of all, they’re fun – so let’s make sure we keep the tradition alive, says Michelle Windridge
Early Years
9 April 2024
EYFS: How early years teachers can make best use of nursery rhymes
EYFS: How to use ‘in the moment planning’
This child-led approach can help you tailor your teaching to the needs of individual pupils. Education lecturer Michelle Windridge explains how it works
Early Years
29 February 2024
EYFS: How to use ‘in the moment planning’