New childminder and eyt!!

Hi all

I am completely new to this blogging.

A bit about me, I am a married mum of two children and a childminder (since July) I am loving it.

I have also started the eyt course

Anyway, I am completely bogged down with all the work,, plus, childminding, school run, school pta, cleaning, cooking, housework, childrens reading, lunch boxes etc etc. yawn. my life is so boring.....

Anyway, I am going off track the whole reason I am writing this and taking more time out of my day is that the eyt course wants childminders to lead and support other childminders and professionals!!!

So, last night a Saturday, I am sorting out the early maths activity in preparation for my first day of the Primary School placement... and am reviewing my maths resources...and also self evaluating as I go...

I have ....

some maths counting books
a balance monkey that you add numbers onto
rulers
money in the shop till
and not much else


So I am going to do...


So, yes the pininterest board- i am now hooked on that- (I love lists and writing lists) and this is just like a massive picture list. I started putting all the pictures of maths things and ideas I would like to do in my setting on here, stuff that is in the house and wont cost the earth.

and then, I needed another board for reading ideas

and then another board for childminding ideas..... I am hooked, think that will be a time waster....

Anyway, if you would like to view my pininterest boards and pin ideas on to them , send me your email address and I will invite you to join. Then perhaps we can post photos to show our creations-may even start a board for that!!!!!

If anyone wants some info on how I set up as a childminder then please let me know and I will write a honest blog on that. Will also keep you all updated on my journey, first day of school placement tomorrow, and am really, really nervous.....wish me luck.

  1. eyt childminder

    by , 08-11-2013 at 11:30 AM (New childminder and eyt!!)
    Heello again,

    Id like to say that I had a quiet week, but no extra children as inset day, then placement days-two this week. Looking at time and the childrens routines and what they do in the morning, lunch and night. Children are so honest and their replies are lovely. One- 'stay up late and watch zombies-they go like this' then stands up and shows the actions of a zombie-uummmmmm.


    Have put together all my photos of the mini day that I led adn I think the children ...
  2. Eyt childminder what a week!

    by , 01-11-2013 at 09:23 PM (New childminder and eyt!!)
    Well as the title says what a week.

    Have had holiday mindees too, so extra busy, plus for eyt I have to lead a group, so got childminder and her mindees to come over and I led a sensory group!

    It was fun, shaving foam, black spaghetti, painting, dress up, balloons, games, egg and cake decorating. Fun had by all and think we used a tub of hand gel and gallons of water, but everyone loved it.

    The day went well and all the planning, risk assessments, shopping ...
  3. Eyt continuing

    by , 27-10-2013 at 08:29 AM (New childminder and eyt!!)
    Hope you are all still reading and able to post a comment or too.

    I have had another busy week, this course finishes next July and will prob have a break then....

    Went on another placement visit and again enjoyed it and got a lot out of it, two more visits to go and I will attempt the assignment...

    Also need to lead a group so am organising an arts and crafts group next week for other childminders, am doing it at home, as unsure how it will go...anyone ...
  4. new childminder and eyt2

    by , 19-10-2013 at 02:35 PM (New childminder and eyt!!)
    So this is my second post and what a busy week.

    I started my placement, nearly was late as couldn't find the entrance!!! Parked by the school gates to find them locked and with a small sign directing visitors around the back of the building. so raining and me nearly running around the corner in my boots-never wear boots or trousers or anything decent anymore, so bit of a scene. Anyway arrived on time and started in the reception class. What a morning, I loved it, helped with the ...
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