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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.
Now's the time to go out on a leaf hunt and discover how many areas for learning they can lead you to. Try starting with these ideas from Carole Skinner, Fran Mosley and Sheila Ebbutt.
Families have launched a campaign to save seven children's centres threatened with closure.
The possibilities are endless for activities using colour - Sheila Ebbutt offers a rich variety of them, focusing on both individual colours and mixtures.
At the same time that a record number of families are using children's centres, many more are expected to close.
Children's interests and developmental needs, in particular schemas, were key starting points for planning continuous provision within the toddler room created by the Warwickshire team.
A space called The Tig, where children can move exuberantly in the presence of acrobats and dancers, is wowing participants in every city it tours to, writes Penny Greenland
Pack-away nurseries need be creative to make their settings work. Nicole Weinstein asks three how they manage their storage solutions.
In the battle for votes at the next election, universal childcare will not be easy to deliver.