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Let fairy tales, fantasy play and conjuring all cast a spell on children's imaginations with fun activities suggested by Sheila Ebbutt.
Playing with toy farm animals and the resources that support their use broadens children's understanding of the world, says Nicole Weinstein.
Keep children's interests on the move with a varied collection of transport resources suited to their age group, says Nicole Weinstein.
A yurt in Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, has become the base for two childminders providing funded early education places. Leah Findlay and Peter Findlay explain the thinking behind the unusual set-up.
In the second instalment of a two-part series on pattern, Nicole Weinstein looks at language, movement and sound - and suggests some resources for assisting exploration and learning.
Monsters offer a rich source of activity to develop children's creativity and explore fear and emotions. By Marianne Sargent
Use this colourful season to introduce children to a changing environment and encourage physical development, suggests Marianne Sargent.
Nicole Weinstein explores the benefits of working with wood, provides some tips on safety, cites the key resources needed and details where to go for more help
Build up your setting's construction area carefully, with attention to the movement around it and materials with the most potential, says Jane Drake.
A creative raft-building project at one setting prompted a range of learning opportunities and discussions about the wider world. The nursery's artist-in-residence Rosie Potter explains.