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In the final part of her series on the London Borough of Newham and Early Education’s 20-provider-strong Outdoors and Active programme, Julie Mountain rounds up some of the key lessons learnt
Boys were encouraged to discover new ways to play, learn and practise independence outdoors in a project described by Julie Mountain.
In this book extract, we discover how small-world play, using all types of resources, is an excellent way to engage young children with mathematical concepts and skills
In the first of a four-part series on Newham’s project exploring movement in twos and threes, Julie Mountain introduces its key aims and methods
Art and craft activities give children the opportunity to explore their creativity through sensory experiences. Early years practitioners try out the latest resources and give Nicole Weinstein their...
Cowgate Under 5s has opened up its spaces so that children of different age groups can move freely around the setting - with significant benefits. The nursery's June Graham explains why it works.
'Because it's exciting': childen enjoy - and need - the experience of danger Forest School can offer. But educators need a deeper understanding to handle it effectively, Martin Pace explains.
Rich learning environments are vital in extending children's speaking and listening skills, says early years consultant Elizabeth Jarman As clearly set out in the 'Principles into Practice' cards that...
By Sir Stuart Lipton, chairman of the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment I find it hard to think of many examples of public spaces created during the past 50 years that have the...
Outdoor environments can offer good opportunities for children to build and develop hand-eye co-ordination, if the right interventions are made. Julie Mountain considers the best approaches.