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Children often want their own small corners where they feel safe and secure. How best can settings cater for this need?
These dark spaces hold the promise of adventure for children and can promote fun, learning and creativity, says Marianne Sargent.
Anne O'Connor offers advice on creating a cloakroom space that avoids the jams which can occur when helping children get dressed to go out.
Foster independence and encourage name recognition with this simple routine. Resources
Play involving hands and feet can help develop observation and thinking skills beyond simple recognition of size, shape and pattern. Marianne Sargent suggests some ideas.
What does your business name say to your customers? Paul Richards offers advice on branding in the nursery sector.
Learning to read and write their own name is an important skill for children. Rachel Goodchild describes how to make this process fun using a range of creative activities Children are born with an...
Using these historic creatures to inspire games and activities can help to build curiousity and imagination, advises Marianne Sargent.
Creating a space for two age groups to share can help staff get more from resources and ease transition for children. Anne O'Connor suggests ways to make the most of an area.