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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.
Wet and dry sand can provide a useful basis for further learning when combined with careful planning and an interesting variety of resources, says Jane Drake. Photography at lescudjack nursery in...
The biggest barrier to disabled children's participation in freely-chosen play activities is other people's attitudes, as Dr Katherine Runswick-Cole has been finding in her eye-opening research.
Painting lets children express themselves, engaging both brain and the body, writes Nicole Weinstein
Extending ways to build children's physical strength with a range of interesting resources and activities is easy - and vital, says Julie Mountain.
The benefits of 'tummy time' are well documented, but many babies spend too little time playing in this way. Andrea Vaughan explains how her setting has been working to increase parent awareness.
Do practitioners need to be careful about the colours or visual contrasts they put before young babies? Julian Grenier takes a look at scientific evidence.
A forest creature who teaches respect for nature is capturing young children’s curiosity around the world. Nicole Weinstein reports
Do children bring to nursery a knowledge of ICT that depends on their parents' income? Jackie Cosh looks at research that found some other surprising factors at work, with recommendations for nursery...
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.