Hygge in the Early Years

S9 Ep3: The end of the school year

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode Kimberly talks about what you can do today to be calm as the end of the school year comes closer. 

S9 Ep2: My Sweden Trip Part 1

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

See all the photos from this part of my holiday over on the blog at www.hyggeintheearyyears.co.uk

S9 Ep2: My trip to Sweden Part 1

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

S9 Ep1: How many invitations to play should I have?

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Take from my FREE training over at www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk Is hygge all about setting up loads of provocations with expensive resources? Y...

S8 Ep7: Rewilding Your Wanderlust: Snails

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

S8 Ep6: Rewilding Your Wanderlust: Ladybirds

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

S8 Ep5: Rewilding Wanderlust: Buttercups

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

S8 Ep4: Rewilding Your Wanderlust: Dandelions

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discover more on our Rewilding Wanderlust Nature Study Curriculum at www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S8 Ep3: Rewilding Your Wanderlust: Bluebells

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Three ways to find joy with Bluebells this Spring.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S8 Ep2: Rewilding Your Wanderlust: Rainbows

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

S8 Ep1: Rewilding: Rain

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Each week I will be coming to you with a weekly theme from my brand new course Rewilding Your Wanderlust and we will be chatting about all things natu...

S7 Ep6: Bringing Hygge into the Early Years: Creating a sense of arrival

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you create a warm welcome to your children and families each day?

S7 Ep5: Bringing Hygge into the Early Years: The Unique Child

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Page 43 from the book on the unique child. 

S7 Ep4: Bringing Hygge into the Early Years: Your Core Values

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode we look at what your core values are when it comes to hygge and making sure you lead your everyday practice with these. 

S7 Ep3: Bringing Hygge into the Early Years: Becoming Present

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look at Chapter 3 of Kimberly's book 'Bringing Hygge into the Early Years' and we focus on being more present and mindful.  www.h...

S7 Ep2: Bringing Hygge into the Early Years: Not to do list

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look at chapter 2 of my book 'Bringing Hygge into the Early Years' and focus on being more efficient with your time. You can work a...

S7 Ep1: Bringing Hygge into the Early Years: Re-balance you

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this new season of my podcast I take each episode to walk you through my latest book ' Bringing Hygge into the Early Years.'  In this first episo...

S6 Ep9: Hygge Friday!

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

vWhat is hygge Friday and how can you embrace it? www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S6 Ep9: Hygge Friday!

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is Hygge Friday and how can you embrace it? www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S6 Ep8: "I'm bored outside!"

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

3 Ways to find excitement outdoors with your early years children. Even when they may be reluctant to head outside! www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S6 Ep7: "I haven't had a sip of water all day!"

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you time poor and need some help with making the most from each and every day? Including some space for joy? Then this episode is for you!

S6 Ep6: Finding Your Wanderlust!

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You can't teach Wanderlust if you don't feel it! Here are Kimberly's top tips for embracing it in your day!  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S6 Ep5: 4 Ways to Take Your Literacy Outside!

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we take a look at how you can take your literacy outside!  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S6 Ep4: How To Stop Having A Bad Day

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks podcast episode Kimberly shares with you what you can do to stop having a bad day.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S6 Ep3: Am I Failure For Giving Up My Leadership Role?

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Am I Failure For Giving Up My Leadership Role? This is something that at least three people have said to me in the last week and having been through t...

S6 Ep2: Easter Play Based Learning

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks podcast episode Kimberly explore some invitations to play this Easter.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S6 Ep1: 3 Mistakes Made When Setting Up Provocations!

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this brand new episode of the Hygge in the Early Years podcast we look at what a provocation looks like and the mistakes that are often made when t...

S5 Ep9: Reflect, review and plan for 2021

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks podcast episode Kimberly looks at how you can spend the last month of the year reviewing, reflecting and planning for a successful 2021....

S5 Ep8: Setting Up Your Winter Provision

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode Kimberly shares her thoughts on creating and setting up your winter early years provision. www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S5 Ep7: How to have a Hygge Lockdown

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode Kimberly shares how we can have a calm and hygge lockdown 2.0 www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S5 Ep6: Hygge this Autumn

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode we look at how you embrace hygge this autumn. www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S5 Ep5: Do you use templates?

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode Kimberly explores creativity and process.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S5 Ep4: Early Years Wellbeing Week

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Kimberly shares her personal story of re-thinking wellbeing. www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S5 Ep3: Free Air Life

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taken from our Autumn Virtual Conference Kimberly talks about the benefits of spending more time in nature. Showing how this is the way we can get thr...

S5 Ep2: A calm start to the school year

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode Kimberly shares how to have a calm start to the new school year. With ways to support the child, teach phonics and your daily ro...

S5 Ep1: Getting Outside In September!

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here Kimberly shares her top tips for making the most of the season and embracing the outdoors. www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S4 Ep8: The Learning Environment

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Picture this- every shelf was full of resources, decorations were hanging from the ceiling, the display boards were backed in bright primary colours a...

S4 Ep7: Are you on a hamster wheel of feeling hectic?

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you half run into work? Are you often eating on the go to multitask,  Is this hamster wheel of hecticness driving you crazy each and every day?  ...

S4 Ep6: I Can't Balance My Time

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you always rushing around from one thing to the next? Do you already miss the freedom you had with your time in lockdown? In this weeks podcast we...

S4 Ep5: 'Where do you get your resources from?'

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode I share with you where I get my resources from.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S4 Ep4: Discover Your Purpose

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode we look at how you can discover your purpose to make sure you do the things in life that light you up. www.hyggeintheearlyyears...

S4 Ep3: Celebrating Diversity

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode we talk about embracing and celebrating diversity in our early years setting.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S4 Ep2: Create a Daydream

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As many of us open up our schools and settings to more children next week lets try to create a day dream.

S4 Ep1: Transition Back with the Children

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode we look at how we can create a smooth transition for the children into our settings. Sharing some practical examples of returnin...

S3 Ep16: Mark Making and Early Writing

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode we take a look at how we can create irresistible mark making and writing opportunities in our early years provision.  www.hygg...

S3 Ep15: Mud Kitchen Play!

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode we look at the benefits of playing in the mud kitchen and discuss how we can set this up to ensure high quality learning takes p...

S3 Ep14: Nature and Lockdown

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode Kimberly shares some ways we can embrace nature during the lockdown.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S3 Ep13: A Hygge Easter

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode Kimberly shares with you some of the Easter traditions from Denmark that you could put into your weekend. For more information ...

S3 Ep12: Nature Based Play with Sam Goldsworthy Childminding

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I meet with my outstanding member Sam Goldsworthy to look at embracing nature based play in all seasons. 

S3 Ep11: Keep Your Business Going

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Make sure your childcare business stays visible during even when it's closed with these practical strategies.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S3 Ep10: "I've cried, panicked and not slept"

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Take a listen to this weeks podcast episode where i share some strategies that you can use to stay calm during this tricky time.  www.hyggeintheearl...

S3 Ep9: I've had a rubbish day

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Take a listen to this weeks podcast episode which has a very important message.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S3 Ep8: Yoga with Chloe Grey

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode we meet with my wonderful member Chloe Grey (@https://www.facebook.com/missgreyandplay) who will be sharing with us how to bring...

S3 Ep7: How To Be A Successful Early Educator

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode I share with you my three top tips for being a successful early years educator. Find out more about Hygge in the Early Years at...

S3 Ep6: Wallys Day Nursery: Introducing Hygge to the team

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Louise Manager of Wally's Day Nursery, Wiltshire to share with us her top tips for introducing Hygge to her staff team.  ...

S3 Ep5: "Those that finish their work can do Hygge for Golden Time"

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Take a listen to this podcast to find out why hygge is more than just a one off event and discover the children and teachers needing it the most.  L...

S3 Ep4: Instagram Worthy Provision

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself day dreaming at some of the settings you see on social media? "They look so perfect", "They're so tidy", "They look so organised....

S3 Ep3: "My children are wild and destroying my resources!"

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can you relate? I hear this so often from Early Educators and I want to help. I've worked in settings where at times it's felt challenging dealing wit...

S3 Ep2: Dealing With Comparison Syndrome

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel paralyzed in moving forward with your own practice because  you believe it will never measure up to what others have done? If you do the...

S3 Ep1: 3 Steps To Your Best Year Yet!

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to make some huge changes to the quality of your life this year then this episode is for you! I’m going to be sharing with you 3 simple ...

S2 Ep23: A Hygge Birthday!

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode I talk about how I had a hygge birthday and we share a few ways you might celebrate birthdays in your setting.  www.hyggeinthe...

S2 Ep22: World Kindness Day

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast we look at how you can lead with kindness and move away from saying no!  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S2 Ep21: Child Led Planning: Themes

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Slow down the learning and go with the child's interest even when it's Bonfire Night or Christmas!  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S2 Ep20: A Child Led Christmas

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast I share with you how we had a calmer, more magical and child led Christmas. Find out more and see some photos over at www.hyggeinthee...

S2 Ep19: Making Connections with Parents and Your Team

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode we explore the power of being connected. Sharing lots of ideas for how you can build positive relationships with parents and y...

S2 Ep18: I Felt Lost!

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I had lost my mojo and focus... Sound familiar? Listen to this podcast to find out how I got this back. www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S2 Ep17: World Mental Health Day

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Hygge in the Early Years podcast take a listen to Kimberly's personal journey of embracing hygge to improve her own mental heal...

S2 Ep16: Should I let the future steal my present?

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode we look at how we can adapt our daily routine to live more in the moment.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S2 Ep15: 3 Ways to Inject Hygge this Autumn

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we look at how you can simply inject hygge into your home life and setting this Autumn.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S2 Ep14: Memories

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With the launch of Meik Wikings latest book on 'The Art of Making Memories' we will be looking at memories as a tool for improving your own balance in...

S2 Ep13: The Dark Side Of Teaching

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about he darker side of teaching and when things don't always go right. 

S2 Ep12: How To Deal With Exhaustion

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

in this weeks podcast we look at how you can look after you and slow things down to avoid burnout! www.hyggeinthearlyears.co.uk

S2 Ep11: Leaf Peeping

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk about my excitement for Autumn.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S2 Ep10: You Just Needed A Bit Of Help...

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode I spend time answering all of the questions you need support with in your early years practice.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.u...

S2 Ep8: How many plants do you have in your classroom?

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How can we bring in more nature to our provision? www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk

S2 Ep9: Home Visits

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Organising a calm home visit before the child starts your setting. 

S2 Ep7: Are you a busy person?

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we explore the theme of 'being busy' and how we can slow down our days to enjoy each moment.  www.hyggeintheaearlyyears.co.uk

S2 Ep6: De-Cluttering

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look at the steps you can take to organise your learning environment while staying aligned to your vision. 

S2 Ep5: Child Led Planning

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing slowness and child interest to your planning systems to allow young children to experience the world through every sense.  www.hyggeintheea...

S2 Ep4: Struggling To Get To The End Of The Year?

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode offers a simple reminder of what you can do to help promote wellbeing at the end of a busy school year. For more information on the Hygg...

S2 Ep3: A Challenging Team

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks podcast we look at how we can bring more love and kindness to our leading as we explore how we can support a challenging team.  www.hy...

S2 Ep2: Story Telling Outside

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks podcast we explore the lost art of story telling and look at ways we can add this into our daily routine.  www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co...

S2 Ep1: A Swedish Summer

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look at the way Midsummer is celebrated in Sweden along with some of the traditions. We then use this as our inspiration to create...

S1 Ep15: Bonus Podcast: Early Years Garden

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks podcast takes you inside some special training I developed around the outdoor area in the Early Years. It looks at how you over come obsta...

S1 Ep14: Procrastinating

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself putting your important jobs off? Do you want to transform your to do list into a result list? If so, then join me for this weeken...

S1 Ep13: Love Based Leadership

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks podcast I read for you a section from my book Hygge in the Early Years on how to lead with love and kindness.  www.hyggeintheearlyyear...

S1 Ep12: Your Safe Space

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“Craft makes our homes more human. "-Ilsa Crawford Where is your safe place? www.hyggeintheearlyyears.com

S1 Ep11: Together

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“Blessed are we who can laugh at ourselves for we shall never cease to be amused. -Proverb” ― Louisa Thomsen Brits In this weeks podcast we lo...

S1 Ep10: Balancing Moods

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 “You cannot buy the right atmosphere or a sense of togetherness. You cannot hygge if you are in a hurry or stressed out, and the art of creating i...

S1 Ep9: "I'm not enough"

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm not good enough" As part of stress awareness month lets find ways to create a more positive mindset and get over the barrier of believing "I'm n...

S1 Ep8: Our Early Years Conference is Fast Approaching

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Get your ticket here https://coursecraft.net/courses/z9Xwz

S1 Ep7: Stress Awareness Month

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The 1st April marks the start of Stress Awareness Month and so in this weeks podcast we look at how you can spot the signs of stress and how you can u...

S1 Ep6: Respecting Resources

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we look at how we can introduce beautiful resources and invitations to play. Exploring how we can all learn to respect these and treat...

S1 Ep5: Keeping life simple

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Find out how I almost went off track and what you can do to  live a simple life. 

S1 Ep4: Is hating your job damaging your body?

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks podcast we look at the negative impact of stress on our bodies. We consider some simple go to techniques to help reduce anxiety. 

S1 Ep3: Time Management

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we need to reflect upon the balance we create in our day. This episode will look at what we can learn from Denmark on effective time managem...

S1 Ep2: Hygge in the Spring

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Consider the ways you can embrace hygge all year round. By making some simple changes to the interiors of your home and early years provision. 

S1 Ep1: An Introduction to hygge

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is hygge and how can it inspire us in our teaching.