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In the first of a series on the Progress Check at Age Two, Sue Chambers looks at what you need to know now and what to expect in the future
Young children need to learn about healthy foods while they enjoy eating them. Jean Evans hears how one setting does it.
The research and thinking about infant development available to early years practitioners is highlighted by Jools Page and Cathy Nutbrown from the University of Sheffield's School of Education.
Get the hang of a simple and inexpensive resource for babies you can make yourself, says Claire Stevenson.
The nursery was buzzing with activity sparked by the children's interest in castles, as Jean Evans hears.
The importance of crawling to physical and mental development, and how to encourage it, is explained by Anne O'Connor and Anna Daly.
Best practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage will depend on understanding how all the aspects of child's development link together. Maria Robinson sets out a way to approach them.
Anticipation of a real event gave the opportunity for the young children at Busy Bees nursery in Durham City to play and learn via a pretend nuptials.
The importance of developing the sense of balance is examined by Anne O'Connor and Anna Daly.
Literacy is linked to a specific body of knowledge and skills, so practitioners should focus on helping children to acquire these essentials, says Vicky Hutchin.