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Role play and imaginative play, early literacy development and other activities can be facilitated with a favourite toy, says Diana Lawton.
Play involving hands and feet can help develop observation and thinking skills beyond simple recognition of size, shape and pattern. Marianne Sargent suggests some ideas.
Special books – designed to help nursery children make the move to a new room or Reception – are child-led, so they also let practitioners see the world through their eyes, explains Zoe Kimber
Use an enjoyable story book to complement experiences that children have with resources found in the real world around them, following suggestions from Helen Bromley.
As a parent you may have already encountered the seemingly endless 'why' questions. While sometimes these questions are a way of grabbing our attention, they are more often a sign that a child is...
Nicole Weinstein discovers how to explore changes in materials scientifically, as part of our series on Understanding the World
Get expert advice on supporting two-year-olds at Nursery World North on Saturday 6 May.
A new video shows how to recognise and support young children's musicality
The Outdoor Challenge will get you to think hard about your setting's outdoor provision, says Julie Mountain of Learning Through Landscapes.
Identifying different themes within the topic of furniture can provide insights into day-to day living and inspire creativity in learning. By Diane Rich, Mary Jane Drummond and Cathy Myer