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Observation of children's interests as they play is at the heart of activities based on a favourite theme in both books and play materials set out by Diana Lawton.
Toys for the baby and toddler rooms are tried out by early years professionals who give their verdicts to Sue Hubberstey.
WINNER - The Nurture Nursery, Bathgate
This natural material opens up opportunities for children to experiment and explore both real and imaginary worlds - and a mud kitchen makes a good central point.
Rather than condemning weapon play, we can benefit by using children's interest in this area as a gateway for learning. Marianne Sargent advises.
Anne O'Connor suggests ways of maximising the opportunities a large space offers while retaining the sense of security some children need by partitioning off smaller areas.
Teddy bears have a unique role in children's lives and are an invaluable developmental resource. Nicole Weinstein goes on the hunt.
The possibilities are endless for activities using colour - Sheila Ebbutt offers a rich variety of them, focusing on both individual colours and mixtures.
Encourage children to draw on their own experiences for this topic, says Marianne Sargent.
A versatile resource for early years activities often gets overlooked, because it isn't there. Try these suggestions from Diana Lawton.