Babies and young children learn through play experiences in which they determine how it will develop, says Jennie Lindon A cornerstone of good early years practice is that children learn a great deal...
Music sessions can be used at all ages as a means to relax, stimulate, entertain and inspire, whether the instruments are familiar or exotic The recorder
First-hand experiences are essential to a child's learning and creative development. Julian Grenier explains why
The role of the practitioner in children's problem solving is to pose challenges and prompt them with occasional questions and suggestions, but not provide the answers for them, says Margaret Martin.
While some young children rise to a challenge, others feel daunted. Nancy Stewart explains why in this extract from How Children Learn.
The rich play that a child can initiate with a bit of inspiration, some well organised nursery resources and a sensitive practitioner is observed by Anne O'Connor.
Dear Minister... Urgent attention is needed to keep childcare and early years education at the forefront of the UK's recovery from the coronavirus crisis, say the four largest early years...
Knowledge of the seven stages of block play gives practitioners a framework to understand children’s learning in this area, finds Nicole Weinstein – with ideas for products to buy
When settings support co-regulation, children can be calmed in the moment and gain trust in the adults around them, explains Helen Garnett
Follow the direction of children's natural interests in line patterns and trajectory movements to take their learning further across the curriculum, says Diana Lawton When provision is rich and...