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The Montessori method is based on children's innate desire to learn and focuses on educating the whole child, covering all aspects of development: intellectual, social, physical, emotional and...
Rather than obsess over whether activities are free-flow, child-led and so on, teachers should consider if they constitute effective learning and empower the child as a learner, says Jan Dubiel
It is important to ensure that the level of stimulation provided through each activity is matched to the developmental level of the child. Every child has individual needs and abilities and will...
While enjoying painting large pieces of cardboard outdoors, a nursery child at St John with St Mark C E Primary School in Bury decided that her contribution looked like a pond. Anne Dawson, higher...
Despite its many plus points, it is time to update Development Matters, explains Dr Julian Grenier, who is leading the work to revise it
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The right kind of experiences in the earliest years build the nerve networks in the brain that a child needs for good PSED. Caregivers carry a huge responsibility, says Anne O'Connor
We expect young children to learn moral behaviour, but does it come naturally to them? Penny Tassoni looks at theories of development and good practice in the nursery
Perhaps the hardest part of establishing a new nursery is coming up with a distinctive name, says Derek Hayes.
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