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A versatile resource for early years activities often gets overlooked, because it isn't there. Try these suggestions from Diana Lawton.
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.
The possibilities are endless for activities using colour - Sheila Ebbutt offers a rich variety of them, focusing on both individual colours and mixtures.
Girls consistently achieve better than the boys, but research suggests that the way to male attainment is to send them outdoors, says Sarah Ghahremani.
This is the third of four articles on inclusion. The articles are structured around the themes and principles underpinning the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), 2007 (see table).
Identifying different themes within the topic of furniture can provide insights into day-to day living and inspire creativity in learning. By Diane Rich, Mary Jane Drummond and Cathy Myer
Fire can be a useful focal point on forest trips, says Caroline Watts, forest school leader at Reflections Nursery and Forest School, Worthing, West Sussex
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
How can practitioners help children develop good listening skills? Nicole Weinstein offers some advice
Enclosed spaces can foster friendship and heighten young children's concentration and involvement in their play, says Annette Rawstrone.