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Computational thinking can take place in the kitchen, when sequencing stories, in experimenting with floating and sinking objects, and even when playing with toy cars, explains Marc Faulder
A child's speech depends on their hearing and carers should be on the look-out for problems, says Maggie Jones
Gardening helps children's development and brings them closer to nature, so having the right tools is essential, says Nicole Weinstein.
The brothers and sisters of sick or disabled children have their own unique needs. Sarah Barrell explains how best to support them and their families Siblings - why do we hear that word spoken so...
A project on bread is not only rich in learning opportunities - it's tasty too! Start with these activities from Jean Evans A project on bread will provide the ingredients to deliver a range of...
Is phonics a panacea that comes back into fashion whenever thinking about early literacy gets confused? Julian Grenier considers what children really need to read The teaching of reading and writing...
Taking children out in the car has its own vital set of rules, wherever you're going. Simon Vevers does a checklist There's the last-minute scramble to find pencil cases, gym kits and those brand new...
Roll up! Roll up for the coconuts! Hook a duck, whack-a-ball and rise to the challenge, cries Miranda Walker Have you ever thought of bringing all the fun of the fair to your club? Can you imagine...
What can be deduced from watching a child build an igloo? Philip Waters looks at the 'theory of loose parts' and how its application - the availability of resources and relationships - will enrich a...
Patricia Slatcher looks at a popular project that shows parents how to use their own skills to help their child to learn The Right Start early years education project in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is...