Faith is deeply integral to many aspects of society and holding occasional celebrations in the nursery will not be enough to teach children about different cultures, says Anne O'Connor.
One of the most popular creatures with the younger ages provides a rich basis for cross-curricular activities suggested by Jean Evans Even the youngest children enjoy pretending to make duck noises...
Put children securely on the bridge from the Early Years Foundation Stage to the more formal curriculum of primary school with careful planning and an enthusiastic attitude.
The key to establishing healthy eating habits in later life is starting young – which is why children’s nutrition and nursery catering is not to be underestimated, says cookery writer Annabel Karmel....
- Developing the communicative competence and narrative thinking of four- and five-year-olds in educational settings. Research has raised concerns about children's communicative competence on school...
'For a young child, being a "good citizen" means developing self-awareness and self-confidence, learning how to play and work well with others and recognising one's place in the wider community.'...
As the Covid-19 outbreak is a developing situation, this story reflects the position as of midday, 12 March.
Even very young children can recognise signs and labels and nurseries can build on this 'real life' reading. Jane Drake suggests ideas for developing early literacy skills
For toddlers, mealtimes are a chance to show off their communication and physical skills and to learn new ones, but creating a relaxed environment is vital, says Anne O'Connor.