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Calculating and number play must be interactive if it is to trigger ideas and stimulate thinking. Anne O'Connor suggests ways of making the best use of mathematical resources.
What is the difference between a print-rich environment and visual noise? Emma Davis argues for meaning, and against the laminator
A storybook is the starting place for exploring minibeasts and the natural world in imaginative ways, with cross-curriculum activities from Helen Bromley.
For some children, enclosed areas are essential to support their cognitive development, says Elizabeth Jarman, in the first of a series looking at the kinds of spaces early years settings need to...
With a view to introducing den play at her school, Louise Nicholls carried out a research project looking at the impact this type of play can have on young children. She shares her findings.
Information and communication technology, when used correctly, can help teach high-level skills in the classroom, Nicole Weinstein discovers as part of our series on Understanding the World
In addition to Aliens Love Underpants (see right), here are some other great storybooks and texts available about aliens and pants! Remember to use the local library - and encourage everyone to share...
I was delighted to read about the new Early Years Practitioner status and eagerly read the consultation online. At last I felt there was an opportunity for me to remain a 'hands-on' practitioner, yet...
Our children, staff and parents worked hard to raise more than 500 for the Children's Hospice Southwest. We gained consent from parents for children to be photographed while presenting the cheque to a...
Making the move from nursery to primary school can throw up challenges for everyone involved, but settings can take steps to make the process easier. Rebecca Fisk suggests some methods.