Reviewer
Emma Sterling
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teacher
- PGCE, Early Years Education (UCL)
- BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
- 9 years teaching Reception (ages 4–5)
- Maintained community primary school
With nearly a decade of experience in London primary schools, Emma specializes in creating immersive early years environments. She holds a PGCE from UCL and focuses on integrating early mathematics and phonics seamlessly into child-led play.
Emma advocates for "continuous provision," allowing children to explore concepts at their own pace while providing targeted scaffolding to meet early learning goals.
Articles reviewed by Emma (20)
Play & quiet time
30 busy book ideas for toddlers and preschoolers (and how to make one)
9 min read
Seasonal activities
30+ Christmas Activities for Toddlers (Ages 1–3) That Are Simple, Safe and Low-Mess
10 min read
Learning at home
How to choose a homeschool preschool curriculum (an honest buyer’s guide)
9 min read
Learning at home
35 learning activities for toddlers you can do at home today
10 min read
Math & play
Number tracing 1 to 20 - formation rhymes, fixing reversals and a 4-week plan
10 min read
Play & quiet time
40+ Screen-Free Activities for Toddlers, Sorted by the Moment You Need Them
9 min read
Play & quiet time
24 sensory bin ideas for toddlers, plus safe fillers and less mess
9 min read
Learning at home
What should a 3 year old know? An honest checklist for parents
10 min read
Learning at home
What should a 4 year old know? A checklist for kindergarten and reception
10 min read
Seasonal activities
35+ Winter Activities for Preschoolers, Indoors and Out (Plus a 5-Day Winter Theme)
9 min read
Seasonal activities
40+ Christmas Activities for Kids to Fill December (Without the Stress)
8 min read
Math & play
32 easy math activities for preschoolers you can do at home
8 min read
Seasonal activities
30 Thanksgiving Activities for Kids (That Also Keep the Day Calm)
8 min read
Seasonal activities
34 Fall Activities for Preschoolers (and What Each One Teaches)
7 min read
Seasonal activities
Not-Scary Halloween Activities for Kids Ages 3–7
7 min read
Learning at home
How to Homeschool Kindergarten (Without Burning Out Either of You)
8 min read
Learning at home
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist: What Your Child Really Needs Before Day One
8 min read
Learning at home
A simple preschool at home schedule that actually works
6 min read
Play & quiet time
Quiet Time Activities for Preschoolers: How to Replace the Nap (and Keep Your Afternoon)
8 min read
Play & quiet time
How Much Screen Time for Toddlers? The Guidelines, and What to Do Instead
8 min read