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Young children begin to understand abstract ideas when they can connect them with their own experiences, says Jennie Lindon Between 18 months and two and a half years of age, most young children will...
Make plans over time for one of the most important areas of a setting's provision with this advice from <B>Jane Drake</B>
Help children to take a different view on the world around them with activities from Lena Engel based on an illustrated book In Shrinking Mouse by Pat Hutchins (Red Fox, 4.99), a group of animals...
The story of a rough-playing bear can help children to treat their friends and toys with respect while also developing construction skills, says Jean Evans Encourage children to show concern for their...
Parent-led co-operative nurseries could be an alternative to conventional settings for families in poor areas, according to the New Economics Foundation, which is setting up a pilot project to look at...
Dip into a project on frogs as an opportunity to explore the lifecycle of the natural world plus a range of learning activities, with these suggestions from Wendy E Scott As the weather begins to...
Most nursery chains insist their staff don a corporate uniform for work, our survey reveals. Melanie Defries finds out why Vicky Pollard, the 'Little Britain' tracksuit-wearing, heavily made-up chav...
Nurseries should be designed to meet the needs of the child, but this is often not the case, argues Jenny Benjamin For too long, says Eva Lloyd, chief executive of the National Early Years Network...
A school that's worked hard to create a sanctuary for pupils could provide a model for extended services. <B>Simon Vevers</B> reports