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Encouraging children to use their bodies in any way they want stimulates their physical and brain development and has a noticeable beneficial effect on behaviour, writes Annette Rawstrone
At one setting, school-readiness is a key focus for children and parents in the run-up to Reception, as Annette Rawstrone explains
The outdoors offers opportunities to get creative with role play. Nicole Weinstein suggests how practitioners might provide resources to support, and build on, children's natural interests.
How one primary school in London has created a garden to get children interested in healthy eating. By Annette Rawstrone
The quality of the tools provided for children to paint and draw is important. Nicole Weinstein suggests some key resources to encourage creativity.
This natural material opens up opportunities for children to experiment and explore both real and imaginary worlds - and a mud kitchen makes a good central point.
Nappy changing is helped by routine, familiarity and a soothing environment. Nicole Weinstein offers some advice and resources
The benefits of providing risky activities to children and keeping their parents on board are explained by Sylvie Gambell and Ben Hasan.
Don't throw away any boxes after Christmas, says Mary Barlow. They're the perfect open-ended resource
Bright Horizons Elm Grove Day Nursery and Pre-school in Kingston upon Thames hosted an open day for families from the community.