Have you ever wondered what an early years classroom looks like? Come and explore with us...

...step inside and see thoughtfully designed learning areas, and how each space supports development, curiosity and independence at the early years stage. You'll find out more about: phonics base – independent activities and resources for phonics support construction and small world areas – flexible, recycled resources for creative play, with tidy-up time used as a mathematics learning opportunity by counting and matching pieces to numbered storage spaces. mark-making opportunities – writing and drawing embedded across learning zones central resource station – self-selection of writing and mathematics tools to promote independence book corner – rotating selection of diverse and project-related books to encourage reading and book talk fine motor and mathematics stations – Play-Doh, threading, and number bond activities for skill development creative area – gradual introduction of resources and skills for independent, imaginative creations role play area – a home corner maintained year-round for familiarity, with enhancements and child-led transformations into cafés or themed spaces Join Charlotte Bray, Early Years Class Teacher at University of Cambridge Primary School, as she shows Jemma Joakim, Head of Cambridge Early Years and Primary Curriculum, International Education the early years classroom. 00:00 - 00:27 introduction 00:27 - 00:46 meeting the early years teacher and the tour starts 00:46 - 01:24 phonics base 01:24 - 02:44 construction and small world 02:44 - 03:09 mark-making opportunities 03:09 - 04:08 central resource station 04:08 - 05:21 book corner 05:21 - 06:31 fine motor and mathematics stations 06:31 - 08:23 creative area 08:23 - 10:08 role play area 10:08 - 10:44 conclusion