Early Years Hub News

Idea: Make a Wobbler Gallery

We have a new template on the Early Years Resource Factory for you to create your own wobbler gallery. Upload photos and enter captions to create as many wobblers as…

New Shape Detectives curriculum plan

We are continuing our contribution to early years education of basic maths concepts with our new Curriculum Plan: Shape Detectives. We have ideas for activities and ideas around not only…

New Curriculum Plan: Maths through Play

Numeracy is essential in early years education. With the new curriculum plan Maths through Play, the Early Years Resource Factory will help you introduce numeracy and basic maths concepts to…

Funky Feet: Award Winner for the Last 4 Years!

Funky Feet: Award-winning series of interactive music and dance CDs available on the Early Years Shop. Great tool to help with developing fundamental skills in the early years setting. Not…

Presents for Teachers

  While the Irish economy may be improving a little families are still struggling and are in debt. “Today across Ireland, one child in eight is living in consistent poverty.…

Preparing for the Early-Years Education-Focused Inspections

The Early-Years Education-Focused Inspections, like all other inspections, are evidence based. The inspectorate at the Department of Education and Science are responsible for these inspections. The purpose of the inspections…