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Think big for a project on giants and similar fantasy folk characters, with activity suggestions from Judith Stevens.
Encouraging children to use their bodies in any way they want stimulates their physical and brain development and has a noticeable beneficial effect on behaviour, writes Annette Rawstrone
Try some innovative activities to consider shapes from all angles and dimensions, with language learning to match, from Sheila Ebbutt.
The benefits of offering children continuous access to recycled materials in Reggio-inspired 'ateliers' are explained by Jane Blant.
There is an important balance to be struck between child-initiated and adult-chosen activities in a setting's choice of equipment, says Julian Grenier, in a feature introducing a new series.
A woodland wonderland at a nursery in West Lancashire is helping children to develop understanding and empathy for the world around them. Ruth Stokes investigates.
Flower gardens let children explore the world of flora and fauna all year round, and can be provided by every setting, explains Diana Lawton.
Gardening helps children's development and brings them closer to nature, so having the right tools is essential, says Nicole Weinstein.
If boys use the home corner less than girls, it may be wise to broaden your resources, says Anne O'Connor.
Visiting fire or police stations helps children understand about 'people who help us' but there is a wealth of resources settings can use for role play to support this theme