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Nursery Equipment: Communication & Language - So to speak

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

| Nursery World

Use targeted resources that are meaningful to children to get them talking, says Judith Stevens.

Nursery Equipment: Creativity - Space and time

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

| Nursery World

In Scotland, creativity is now at the heart of early years education. Annette Rawstrone assesses its capacity to foster a love of learning.

Learning & Development: Characteristics of Learning - Thinking time

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Monday, May 18, 2015

| Nursery World

Lisa Sancisi and Margaret Edgington look at how to support the characteristics of effective learning.

Learning & Development: Mathematics - Summing up

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Monday, April 20, 2015

| Nursery World

Is it time for mathematics to become a prime area? Judith Stevens considers the case

Learning & Development: Theatre - Going live

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Monday, March 23, 2015

| Nursery World

Theatrical performances can set the scene for dramatic expression, language learning and improved concentration. Former nursery owner and playwright Miranda Walker explains.

Enabling Environments: EYFS Principles - Free thinking

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Monday, March 9, 2015

| Nursery World

A primary school in County Durham has been embracing the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage - in a whole-school approach aimed at more flexible learning for all ages. Marianne Sargent reports

Top tips for using tablets

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Friday, February 20, 2015

| Nursery World

Dot Reeves, chief speech and language therapist at Insane Logic, explores how tablets can be used by early years practitioners in settings to support children’s speech and language and their ability to learn and join in.

Learning & Development: ICT - Switched on

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Monday, February 9, 2015

| Nursery World

If approached thoughtfully, ICT tools such as iPads can enhance learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Adrian Hickman shares his experience and offers some pointers.

EYFS Best Practice: A short history of ... Early education

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Monday, January 26, 2015

| Nursery World

Consultant Wendy Scott OBE was one of the leading figures within the early years sector to be recognised in the New Years Honours List for services to education. Here, she provides a brief history of nursery education in the UK as a celebration of the principled reflection, determined action and thoughtful provision that has led to innovative early years care and education across the nation and which has been acknowledged worldwide.

Learning & Development: Science - Full force

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Monday, January 12, 2015

| Nursery World

A 'playful' project has won an award for its success making scientific ideas accessible to children and families, writes Olivia McCrea-Hedley.

EYFS Best Practice: All about... PD: principles into practice

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Monday, January 12, 2015

| Nursery World

When it comes to best practice in Physical Development, it's important to understand the thinking behind both the 'principles' and 'programme' approaches. Dr Lala Manners explains.

Learning & Development: Bird Watching - Wing it!

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Monday, December 1, 2014

| Nursery World

Following children's interests sparked a project to build an eco-friendly bird hide at a setting in Liverpool. Marianne Sargent explains.

Learning & Development: Observation - See here

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Monday, December 1, 2014

| Nursery World

History, and the Child Study Movement in particular, can provide some important learning about observation and record keeping. Tina Bruce, Stella Louis and Georgie McCall offer some clarity on the main issues.

Learning & Development: Physical well-being - First moves

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Monday, November 3, 2014

| Nursery World

Neurophysical development takes a number of forms in early childhood. In an edited extract from her new book, Anne O'Connor explains what these are, why they matter and how to support them.

Learning & Development: Consulting with children - A matter of opinion

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Monday, October 6, 2014

| Nursery World

Positive Steps Nursery has set up a children's council to help plan their activities. Marianne Sargent reports.

Learning & Development: Physical Development - All fine by us!

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Monday, October 6, 2014

| Nursery World

Can daily sessions of focused physical activities help children develop the gross and fine motor skills they need to become confident writers? Helen Chilton reports on her school's progress.

Learning & Development: Foreign Languages - In other words

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Monday, September 22, 2014

| Nursery World

With foreign language learning being introduced in primary schools for Key Stage 2, practitioners have an opportunity to help children prepare. Opal Dunn considers the best approach.

Positive Relationships: Budding scientists

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Monday, September 22, 2014

| Nursery World

Children are naturally curious - a fact practitioners and parents can use to encourage early scientific learning, says Penny Tassoni.

Learning & Development: Steiner Waldorf - Winning laurels

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Monday, August 25, 2014

| Nursery World

Laurel Farm Kindergarten makes the most of its rural setting for children to learn life skills and enrich their learning through play that engages with animals and nature. Nereida Olives explains.

Learning & Development: Block Play - Grand designs

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Monday, August 11, 2014

| Nursery World

Requiring only simple materials, block play nevertheless gives children the power to bring imaginary worlds to life. Michael Follett suggests handing over creative control.

All about ... UW part 2: The World

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Monday, July 28, 2014

| Nursery World

Has the slimlined Understanding the World impacted on teaching and learning? And what can we do to ensure we inspire children's interests and consolidate their knowledge? In the second of a two-part series, Lena Engel considers the aspect The World

Learning and Development: Baking - Flour power

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Monday, July 28, 2014

| Nursery World

A Reggio Emilia-inspired nursery has been exploring the ingredients and processes involved in baking - and has documented its approach in a new book, as Hannah Crown explains

Physical Development: Hang on

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Monday, July 14, 2014

| Nursery World

Have you ever asked young children what they think about physical development? Dr Lala Manners did - with some interesting results.

Learning & Development: Early Learning - Think again

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Monday, June 30, 2014

| Nursery World

From 2002-15, the Froebel Research Fellowship project focused on children's creative thinking and learning. David Hargreaves, Sue Robson, Sue Greenfield and Hiroko Fumoto share their findings.

Positive Relationships: Home learning - Get to grips

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Monday, June 30, 2014

| Nursery World

While certain activities are useful for the development of handwriting, others can hinder it - and practitioners can help by explaining the differences to parents.

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Nursery Equipment: Communication & Language - So to speak

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Learning & Development: Characteristics of Learning - Thinking time

Learning & Development: Mathematics - Summing up

Learning & Development: Theatre - Going live

Enabling Environments: EYFS Principles - Free thinking

Top tips for using tablets

Learning & Development: ICT - Switched on

EYFS Best Practice: A short history of ... Early education

Learning & Development: Science - Full force

EYFS Best Practice: All about... PD: principles into practice

Learning & Development: Bird Watching - Wing it!

Learning & Development: Observation - See here

Learning & Development: Physical well-being - First moves

Learning & Development: Consulting with children - A matter of opinion

Learning & Development: Physical Development - All fine by us!

Learning & Development: Foreign Languages - In other words

Positive Relationships: Budding scientists

Learning & Development: Steiner Waldorf - Winning laurels

Learning & Development: Block Play - Grand designs

All about ... UW part 2: The World

Learning and Development: Baking - Flour power

Physical Development: Hang on

Learning & Development: Early Learning - Think again

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