EQUIPMENT
Liquid Magic Wall is a unique and innovative magnetic paint which can turn virtually any wall into an instant magnetic play or work surface, ideal for your schools magnet resources. You simply apply two or three coats just like normal paint. Then paint over with another emulsion colour of your choice, quickly and easily blending the hard-wearing magnetic surface into your existing decor. For more information on magnetic paint visit stand V23.
Look out for LDA's recently published Words & Pictures phonic games, Spin a Vowel CVC Words, Consonant Cluster Dominoes and Vowel Phoneme Lotto.
Developed in conjunction with the BBC, these three structured games support the phonics and spelling requirements of the National Learning Strategy at Key Stage 1.
Measuring skills will be stretched even further with LDA's new Can of Worms Activity Cards, designed to be used with the company's colourful measuring worms. To see these products and more and get a ten per cent discount and free postage visit stand M36.
Justbtoys will introduce its Water Wonders Flower toy on stand M50. A beautiful, simple and appealing toy, Water Wonder Flowers grow instantly when watered. Moulded in subtly coloured plastic, the toy not only looks great, but is robust and versatile. It is a fun way to learn about the properties of water and also an excellent way to introduce a growing theme.
Come and have a go yourself.
Teaching "Off the Wall" will be bringing educational resources from the USA to stand M17. Its products, including posters, pocket charts, stickers and books for a variety of topics and seasonal activities, are durable and reasonably priced and have been very well received by teaching professionals. Visit the stand to see this exciting range and show offers.
Grahame Gardner, the UK's number one specialist manufacturer of bespoke medical uniforms, will be displaying its successful range of innovative children's fabrics. The company has created new fabric designs, which can be used for children's aprons and tablecloths, in a bid to make nurseries and classrooms brighter and friendlier places. For a brochure detailing the complete range, together with samples of these popular fabrics, visit stand M19.
Once again Berol will offer guests the opportunity to experience first-hand the fantastic products in its art and design range.
From Marbled Ink to Glass Markers, it's a great way for teachers to try before they buy. The activities run continuously through each day of the show and no booking is required. For a wide variety of writing, drawing and art products and experts on hand to help visit stand M31.
Learning Resources' lifesize Euro play money captures the look and colour of the real thing on stand M30. This progressive, new cross-curricular resource is relevant to many of the Foundation Stage Early Learning Goals as well as Maths in Key Stage 1.
Teachers can model role-play, and run interactive group discussions and other class activities using the great value classroom packs and individual hands-on activities.
Visit LEGO on stand M42 for practical advice on how to use your collection to deliver the National Curriculum through participative learning. You will have the chance to work with a selection of LEGO and other materials as well as being able to discuss cross-curricular project ideas with individual workshop leaders. The free sessions take place on the hour every hour.
Practitioners who want to animate their literacy hours should check out the Child's Play stand, M44. The company has created puppets that can be used with the existing title Old Macdonald and the new Princess and the Dragon.
It will also be previewing two new picture books from Gervase Phinn - Our Cat Cuddles and The Return of the Rogue.
Come and find out about Silkworm City and other bug-related products by Insect Lore on stand M10. Experience the wonder and magic of silk production with this educational science kit. Watch and learn as three to five silkworm larvae eat, grow, spin cocoons and emerge as beautiful adult moths. Also on offer will be a child- and bug- friendly viewer, the Creature Peeper and Buzzerks insect glasses, which act like compound eyes and include insect features.
Visit stand V3 to discover a range of free teaching resources from the National Canine Defence League (NCDL). Register with the NCDL Youth Education Programme and you will receive the free Paws to Learn pre-school resource, the new Key Stage 1 Assembly resource and Key Stage 1 Literacy and Numeracy resource. All resources introduce canine characters from the NCDL to make learning more fun.
Visit stand M9 to hear how the RSPCA aims to raise awareness of animal welfare issues facing today's young people. RSPCA Education produces a range of free and low-cost resources for teachers. The resources, relevant to a wide range of age groups including nursery, link closely with the National Curriculum.
Mindstretchers began as a company dedicated to providing motivational training to all practitioners working with young children. It will be launching a new range of products geared towards outdoor play, such as storytelling arbours, protective outdoor clothing and hundreds of small motivational resources on stand M21.
Visit stand M61 to take a look at Galt's most popular product lines, as well as a range of new ideas. There will be imaginative play and role play equipment, as well as furniture, including cabinets and cupboards. The company is equally creative in its approach to what could be termed as 'everyday classroom products'. The 2002 Galt catalogue, for instance, features a large batch of novel ideas designed to answer a broad spread of teaching requirements. If teaching excellence, high quality, and value for money are the benchmarks of your purchasing policy, then a visit to the Galt stand is a must.
PUBLISHING
Neil Griffiths' latest story, Itchy Bear, is now available as a Storysack and will be on display on stand P1. Forthcoming Storysacks will include Handa's Surprise, The Gingerbread Man and Peace at Last, complete with a wonderful snoring bear! Don't forget to pick up the new catalogue.
Come and find out about Louie, the friendly rabbit who will help young readers familiarise themselves with text and reading, at Evans on stand V7.
With four titles and a big book of words, this series will make an ideal next step from first word books. The engaging illustrations will encourage children and adults alike to find out what happens next.
BEAM Education is a specialist mathematics publisher and training provider.
With more than 70 publications and an extensive range of mathematical equipment BEAM offers practical support for planning and teaching mathematics. Visit stand P19 to see the full range of books equipment and games, including Number Challenge Games, MiniMaths 1 and 2, Mirror Books, The Numeracy File and Giant Dominoes.
Heinemann Library will be launching Little Nippers, a first information series for three to five year olds, on stand P20. Little Nippers contains a wide range of topics allowing children to gain knowledge and understanding of the world. Be sure to visit the stand for these and other invaluable resources and to take advantage of a special exhibition discount.
Nelson Thornes will be exhibiting a wide range of products on stand V17 and V10. It will be introducing a new series of student textbooks and tutoring resources to the Babies and Young Children range, to support the CACHE Certificate and Diploma in Child Care and Education courses. Also on offer will be Stepping Stones, a progressive series of teachers' books, big books and posters to help early years teachers address the Foundation Curriculum; and Platform One, a structured maths programme designed specifically for Reception/P1.
Don't forget to visit Nursery World on stand M66 for an unrivalled selection of practical books at competitive prices. Our series of management handbooks includes Starting a Nursery, Managing Nursery Food, Managing Your Nursery, and Play and Learning for the Under 3s. Plus you can subscribe to the leading weekly magazine for early years practitioners at a special discount and tell us what you think about Nursery World.
ICT
Find out more about SimpleLogic software, a software design company working with nurseries to create professional and user-friendly software programmes, on stand G9. Development Assist is its nursery-based programme, which allows nursery staff to create development sheets based on the Early Learning Goals, which build through the Stepping Stones to the final Foundation Stage Profile report.
Be sure to check out BabyTech Management Systems on stand M33a. This vibrant, easy to use administration software is designed specifically to ensure the nursery manager is in control of essential daily routines from occupancy, invoicing and forecasting to staff rotas and voucher returns.
This allows maximum time to be dedicated to providing a high quality service for the children within your nursery setting.
Granada Learning will be showcasing its new product, Musical Leaps and Bounds, on stand M26. Musical Leaps and Bounds is an engaging CD-Rom, which concentrates on music and listening activities in a fun, stimulating and educational way. It encourages children to respond, explore, experiment and communicate their ideas.
Visit stand G35 to learn how Parenta has designed a solution to enable all nurseries, whatever their size, to get maximum benefit from the Internet with minimal investment in time or money. Parenta will also build a free demonstration version of your nursery's website for evaluation by your staff and parents, with no obligation to buy. This offer is only available to visitors to the stand.
Resource Education has released the I Can Spell version 2 programme. I Can Spell uses a traditional game approach to present a more interesting interface than other spelling programmes, the company claims. While motivating children to learn, it prevents the game element dominating the activity. Also on offer will be Moles, a programme to help young learners master the basic skills of dragging and dropping the mouse, with simple counting activities along the way. For these programmes and more visit stand V4.
d2 is an educational software company, incorporating The Mouse Club website, an innovative children's website for three- to seven-year-olds, their teachers and parents. It combines entertainment with education resulting in a fantastic website. The Early Learning Goals for the Foundation Stage are supported, while engaging children at all levels. d2 will be also be launching its Mouse Music CD-Rom, which develops basic IT skills in a fun interactive way. Become a member of the Mouse Club and get automatically entered into a free prize draw for a brand new computer. For more details come along to stand G13.
RECRUITMENT
As a national day care provider, Leapfrog Day Nurseries is continuing to expand its chain. In addition to the 35 existing sites, it is planning a further 20 sites across the UK. Most of its nurseries are purpose-built and usually registered to cater for 102 children daily, between the ages of 12 weeks and five years. It offers an excellent training and benefits package and fully supports those wanting career progression and development. Hop along to stand G34 for details of current opportunities.
Jigsaw provides day nursery care for children aged between three months and five years. All of its 36 nurseries are purpose-built to the highest specification. From child-friendly low- level windows to specifically designed furniture,it aims to make all children safe and happy from the moment they arrive. Its teams are motivated and trained to the highest national standards and receive ongoing development. It keeps its staff up-to-date with new ideas and best practice, investing in its people to allow them to reach their full potential. More details on stand G23.
Visit TimePlan Education group, the UK's first and foremost teacher recruitment specialist, on stand V15. TimePlan has an extensive database of high-quality special needs teachers and nursery nurses.
Celsian is a new specialist recruitment company working specifically in social care, health and education sectors. Candidates will be able to choose from a wide variety of placements, contract work and permanent jobs that fit their individual lifestyles. They will also be offered enhanced benefits packages. To find out more about Celsian visit stand G29.
