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Exploration of the world in the early years can be supported with an interactive map of your local area. Marianne Sargent offers some guidance on making one.
Computational thinking can take place in the kitchen, when sequencing stories, in experimenting with floating and sinking objects, and even when playing with toy cars, explains Marc Faulder
Early years specialists are upbeat about this Level 3 qualification which has been designed in consultation with the big nursery chains to provide skills employers say they need.
Parents often say they want their children to be happy, but in reality may be more concerned about whether they are learning to read and write rather than growing in confidence and social skills. But...
Practitioners need to identify and observe young children thinking to give them opportunities to move on further, says early years consultant Marion Dowling.
Children at Balham Nursery School embraced digital technology and used it to work together on creative projects. By deputy head Nicola Turner, artist educator Eloise Robinson and SENCO Camilla Alton
Everyday items brought into a play environment are attractive to toddlers and help their learning and development. By Penny Tassoni
Our recent Professional Study Tour to China provided unique insights for the practitioners taking part. They share some of their experiences.
Some food for thought in your professional career. THE DEVELOPMENT OF LANGUAGE AND LITERACY. By Marian Whitehead. (Paul Chapman Publishing, 14.99, 020 7374 0645)
Put the books aside and discover how easy and rewarding it is to tell children stories creatively. Sue Learner hears how from experienced tellers.