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See how an array of simple resources can combine with curiosity to help children explore the properties of light, with nursery activities used by Angela Chick.
Dolls enable children to act out real-life situations, learn about human growth and develop their fine motor skills. Early years settings tested some new specially-designed dolls for Nicole Weinstein
Children will enjoy being as inventive as the mouse at the centre of a fascinating story with the provision of well-stocked resources and activities across the setting, as suggested by Helen Bromley.
In practice, treasure baskets are a tried and tested resource that provide endless fascination for the babies who explore them, but their originator was strict about how they should be made and used....
Using light and dark as a medium for discovery and learning is well established in settings. Nicole Weinstein suggests resources that will maximise opportunities to explore and investigate.
At one setting, school-readiness is a key focus for children and parents in the run-up to Reception, as Annette Rawstrone explains
Imagination is the most valuable resource for creating spaces where children love to talk, says Elizabeth Jarman.
A project involving British and international nurseries is focusing on getting young children to engage with their local communities. Marianne Sargent finds out how it is taking shape.
Most children like to draw. Nicole Weinsteinfinds out how practitioners can best support young children’s early development of drawing – and looks at some of the best resources on offer
Cold, wet and windy weather doesn't have to mean staying indoors. In the final part of her series on winter play outdoors, Julie Mountain suggests some creative approaches for fun and learning.