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Enabling Environments: EYFS Principles - Free thinking

Monday, March 9, 2015

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A primary school in County Durham has been embracing the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage - in a whole-school approach aimed at more flexible learning for all ages. Marianne Sargent reports

Learning & Development: Cold Climates - Ice breakers

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Monday, February 23, 2015

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Children at a primary school in rural Derbyshire have been making the most of the weather to explore the properties of snow and ice. Marianne Sargent paid them a visit.

Enabling Environments: Collections - Make it count

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Monday, February 23, 2015

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Well-chosen activities, heuristic play resources and a number-rich environment can help practitioners to support children's understanding of numbers and counting. Nicole Weinstein looks at some useful approaches and suggests some ways to aid learning.

Enabling Environments: Bug Hotels - Room service

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Monday, February 23, 2015

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Making a bug hotel to protect insects during the winter can help children learn about the natural environment, while also building physical and team skills. Viv Hampshire explains.

Enabling Environments: Yurt - Under canvas

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Monday, February 9, 2015

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A yurt in Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, has become the base for two childminders providing funded early education places. Leah Findlay and Peter Findlay explain the thinking behind the unusual set-up.

Enabling Environments: Risk - Under the surface

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Monday, January 26, 2015

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Risk-taking is a key ingredient of healthy development, but its place in practice can still be limited by how it is perceived, says Kathryn Solly.

Enabling Environments: Enhanced Provision - Dig in

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Monday, January 26, 2015

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A dinosaur theme can enhance imaginative play and teach about change over time.

Enabling Environments: Collections - Me do it!

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Monday, January 26, 2015

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Self-care is an essential life skill, but it can also help children grow in confidence. Nicole Weinstein suggests some supporting resources.

Enabling Environments: Real-World Experiences - F is for furniture

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Monday, January 12, 2015

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Identifying different themes within the topic of furniture can provide insights into day-to day living and inspire creativity in learning. By Diane Rich, Mary Jane Drummond and Cathy Myer

Enabling Environments: Collections - Bear it!

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Monday, December 15, 2014

| Nursery World

Teddy bears have a unique role in children's lives and are an invaluable developmental resource. Nicole Weinstein goes on the hunt.

Enabling Environments: Art Galleries - Art for all

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Monday, December 1, 2014

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An award-winning art gallery has been running sessions to encourage children to engage with and explore its collections. Sue Owen finds out why the project was a hit with childminders.