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Creative 'jungle' play can help improve children's understanding of the world, says Nicole Weinstein.
Winner: Woodland House Nursery, Bristol
Children in one West Sussex school have been getting close to nature thanks to a creative project and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust free visits programme, says Jordan Chamberlain.
These dark spaces hold the promise of adventure for children and can promote fun, learning and creativity, says Marianne Sargent.
Active outdoor play has many benefits for children. Viv Hampshire explains how her children's centre is encouraging families to get out and about, rain or shine.
In looking to ease the transition to nursery, settings can also find ways to engage with the children currently in their care. Alison Anderson shares her experience devising a programme with this goal...
Children gain an immense sense of achievement from creating something beautiful from a few simple sticks, says Julie Mountain.
Using these historic creatures to inspire games and activities can help to build curiousity and imagination, advises Marianne Sargent.
Here are some ideas to show how a nursery can build up a wealth of resources to help children to learn, appreciate and have fun with the largest land animal, from Jean Evans.