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Now's the time to go out on a leaf hunt and discover how many areas for learning they can lead you to. Try starting with these ideas from Carole Skinner, Fran Mosley and Sheila Ebbutt.
The forest school approach need not be limited to early years settings with easy access to the countryside, as Annette Rawstrone discovers.
Pupils and staff should be involved in the design of schools, a Children in Scotland conference heard last week. Speaking at 'Out of the Box: Designing Spaces for Children and Young People', Bronwen...
As part of a drive to forge links with the local community, a setting in Durham organised a supermarket trip. Carey Anne Bonser reveals why it has given them an appetite for more.
Use stories and games based on Santa Claus to talk about the value of giving and inspire creative learning opportunities in the run-up to Christmas, suggests Marianne Sargent.
A dinosaur theme can enhance imaginative play and teach about change over time.
Easter offers a range of opportunities for teaching about chocolate, from cacao trees to the concept of fair trade, explains Marianne Sargent
Gardening helps children's development and brings them closer to nature, so having the right tools is essential, says Nicole Weinstein.
Children at a farm site nursery have a unique purpose-built classroom up in the trees that's a resource in itself. Meg Jones paid it a visit.
Nicole Weinstein provides pointers to resources and ideas that make understanding time a fun experience.