The closure of early years settings during lockdown has cut off children from carers they know and love. To maintain relationships, some practitioners are making videos of themselves for children to watch at home. If you want to have a go, but feel camera shy or are technologically challenged, let our guide help you reach out.
Decide what to do
Chose something you would normally do in practice, such as reading a story, singing a song, demonstrating a game, or simply saying hello. Keep it below four minutes in length.
Before filming, director of training organisation Linden Early Years, Tamsin Grimmer, suggests practising the piece a few times. Add a greeting to the beginning, saying hello rather than good morning, as you don't know when children will be watching. Smile throughout. At the end say goodbye and something like: ‘I hope to see you again soon.’
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