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EYFS Best practice: All about ... Learning with recycled materials

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

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There are treasure troves that will stimulate open-ended learning - by both children and practitioners. Pat Gordon-Smith describes the possibilities

Nursery Equipment: Music - Beat it!

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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The outdoors is ideal for children to make noise and move to music. Annette Rawstrone explains how instruments make a big difference.

Nursery Equipment: Physical skills - Swing time

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Letting children loose on a bunch of planks and swings is not conducive to sound physical development - intelligent guidance and planning are needed, writes Anne O'Connor.

Nursery Equipment: Introduction - Free thinking

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Outdoor play is essential in the physical and mental development of children. Helen Tovey explores the benefits of a well-resourced outside environment.

Nursery Equipment: Dens - My space

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Whether they are fashioned from hedgerows or built for purpose from tents and playhouses, dens should be personal retreats for children and places that inspire their imagination and learning, says Diana Lawton.

Nursery Equipment: Mathematics - Level best

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Mathematical learning need not be a dull or daunting prospect, thanks to the ability of well-equipped outside spaces to let children immerse themselves in complex ideas while at play.

Nursery Equipment: Clothing - Dress sense

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Not all practitioners share children's love of the outdoors, whatever the weather. Melanie Defries provides six tips for adults to stay protected in all conditions.

Nursery Equipment: Case study - Powers of attraction

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Trimdon Grange Infant and Nursery School can offer some important pointers on best practice and provision outdoors, says Elizabeth Jarman.

Nursery Equipment: Shelters - Rain or shine

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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A nursery's outside space is incomplete without shelter from both inclement and summery conditions. Annette Rawstrone reveals the range of solutions available.

Nursery Equipment: Under-twos - Little wonder

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Even very young children love to explore, and although nature is the key resource here, it can be given a helping hand. Nicole Weinstein reports.

Nursery Equipment: Literacy - Out loud

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Outdoors, children can lose their inhibitions when it comes to reading, writing and talking - and the right mix of resources can help, says Helen Bromley.

Nursery Equipment: Games - On the line

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

| Nursery World

Outdoor games are healthy, teach valuable skills, and require only basic resources such as bean bags, hoops and chalk, says Helen Bilton.

Nursery Equipment: K&UW - Look & learn

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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A round-up of products that will encourage young children to become explorers, viewing the world close up or in a different light. Compiled by Ruth Thomson.

Enabling Environments: Resources for Under-threes - On reflection

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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

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Stimulate babies' sensory and cognitive development with these simple, easily accessible resources, in the third of a series from Claire Stevenson, Donna Luck and Veronica Lawrence.

Enabling environments resources for under-threes: Pick and mix

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Tuesday, December 9, 2008

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Try treasure baskets and discovery boxes for babies to become engrossed in self-directed play, in the second part of a series from Claire Stevenson, Donna Luck and Veronica Lawrence.

Nursery Equipment: Construction - Building sites

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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All-round learning in this part of the nursery requires equipment large and small, says Diana Lawton.

Nursery Equipment: Small-world play - Little by little

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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Everyday events or great big adventures can all be played out in miniature, if children have the right sets of resources to hand, says Nicole Weinstein.

Nursery Equipment: Book Corner - Shelf life

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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Resources to engage young readers, by Helen Bromley

Nursery Equipment: Outdoors - Balancing acts

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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Assess how your outside space is used before rushing out to spend your equipment budget, says Julian Grenier.

Nursery Equipment: Care routines - Happy days

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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A well-resourced environment and sensitive adult support ensure care routines at Giant Steps Horden Limited meet the needs of individual babies. Rachel Priestman and Sam Neil explained how to Jean Evans.

Nursery Equipment: Role play - Act up!

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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Make-believe is integral to a child's development, and the more open-ended the resources, the greater the scope for imaginative play, says Helen Bromley.

Nursery Equipment: ICT - Power points

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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Equipment that's user-friendly for little fingers is vital for the right start in this age of technology. Mary Evans recommends digital cameras and recorders with easy buttons.

Nursery Equipment: Planning - Pride of place

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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How do you create a quality learning environment? Gill Farnworth, head teacher of Westfield Nursery School, Stoke-on-Trent, explains the approach of her staff team.

Nursery Equipment: Science - Shed light on learning

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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Three early years settings tell Mary Evans about science resources they wouldn't be without.

Nursery Equipment: Sand and water - Dig in

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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Well-organised sand and water play leaves children absorbed and free to wallow in sensory experiences. Diana Lawton explains how.

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EYFS Best practice: All about ... Learning with recycled materials

Nursery Equipment: Music - Beat it!

Nursery Equipment: Physical skills - Swing time

Nursery Equipment: Introduction - Free thinking

Nursery Equipment: Dens - My space

Nursery Equipment: Mathematics - Level best

Nursery Equipment: Clothing - Dress sense

Nursery Equipment: Case study - Powers of attraction

Nursery Equipment: Shelters - Rain or shine

Nursery Equipment: Under-twos - Little wonder

Nursery Equipment: Literacy - Out loud

Nursery Equipment: Games - On the line

Nursery Equipment: K&UW - Look & learn

Enabling Environments: Resources for Under-threes - On reflection

Enabling environments resources for under-threes: Pick and mix

Nursery Equipment: Construction - Building sites

Nursery Equipment: Small-world play - Little by little

Nursery Equipment: Book Corner - Shelf life

Nursery Equipment: Outdoors - Balancing acts

Nursery Equipment: Care routines - Happy days

Nursery Equipment: Role play - Act up!

Nursery Equipment: ICT - Power points

Nursery Equipment: Planning - Pride of place

Nursery Equipment: Science - Shed light on learning

Nursery Equipment: Sand and water - Dig in

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