Nursery World - Learning & Development: Cultural Artefacts

If a setting is to be a true 'extension of home', that must include displaying and respecting the artefacts important to various communities, from Christmas tree to chamsah, says Rachel Friedman.

Like most of you, I wear many hats - I am a parent, an early childhood teacher educator, and a student. Here, I write from the perspective of one raised within the traditions of a ritualistic religion, and want to link reflections on my home life, my work within early childhood education and the use of religious and cultural artefacts in early years settings.

At home, I have a drawer filled with items our family uses to help celebrate the various holy days and festivals. The drawer is filled with a few remnants of Halloween - home-made things to hang on our door to let children know we were offering treats.

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