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Here are some ideas to show how a nursery can build up a wealth of resources to help children to learn, appreciate and have fun with the largest land animal, from Jean Evans.
A new video shows how to recognise and support young children's musicality
Boys were encouraged to discover new ways to play, learn and practise independence outdoors in a project described by Julie Mountain.
Using these historic creatures to inspire games and activities can help to build curiousity and imagination, advises Marianne Sargent.
Children in one West Sussex school have been getting close to nature thanks to a creative project and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust free visits programme, says Jordan Chamberlain.
A nursery in Wiltshire used a local garden in an old churchyard, and a visual artist, to put together a Making Memories project. Annette Rawstrone explains
In both the indoors and outdoors environments, loose parts are an ideal resource for involving children in maths activities, explains Shardi Vaziri
Musical instruments can help children develop the sound recognition skills essential for reading, spelling and writing. Early years settings call the tune as they try out a few for Nicole Weinstein.
The Outdoor Challenge will get you to think hard about your setting's outdoor provision, says Julie Mountain of Learning Through Landscapes.
What is meant by continuous provision, and what does it require of early years practitioners? Anne O'Connor explains the key elements.