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In the first part of a new series on Understanding the World, Nicole Weinstein looks at how to get up close with insects and other small animals from bees to worms in the nursery environment
The benefits of offering children continuous access to recycled materials in Reggio-inspired 'ateliers' are explained by Jane Blant.
The technology workshop can be amply stocked with simple and readily available resources and is an ideal area for adults to work alongside the children, as Jane Drake explains.
Make the most of water play by offering the best experiences and stocking the essential resources, as suggested by Jane Drake
Get the underlying essentials of high-quality provision right and they will be the foundation for developing a curriculum, says Dr Julian Grenier
Factors for practitioners to bear in mind when children move up to reception are explained by Lynn Beckett and Dr Neil de Reybekill.
Put books at the heart of your activities based on a favourite mythical creature, along with art and small-world play, as Helen Bromley suggests.
Using light and dark as a medium for discovery and learning is well established in settings. Nicole Weinstein suggests resources that will maximise opportunities to explore and investigate.
ICT equipment designed for children with special educational needs can be the best choice for general provision too, says Stuart Pattison.
You don't need to be near water to give children an outdoor area that offers rich play and learning opportunities with sand, says Jan White.