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Podcast: The Voice of Early Childhood
Episode: Should 4-year-olds really be expected to sit still?
Description: Reception teacher Poppy LeMar responds to Bridget Phillipson's claim that "half can't sit still" at age four, explaining that while children can sit briefly, their self-regulation is still developing. She highlights what sitting still actually looks like in a reception classroom, challenges misconceptions, and encourages better understanding between families and educators. She also advocates for inclusion and realistic expectations. Read the article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/should-4-year-olds-really-be-expected-to-sit-still-?/ This episode is sponsored by Funding Loop Funding Loop automates the process for nurseries of collecting funding forms from parents and...