In this book extract, we discover how small-world play, using all types of resources, is an excellent way to engage young children with mathematical concepts and skills
Let's not risk boring spaces By Bernard Spiegal, principle of Playlink No negligence claims have been lodged against local authorities for inducing boredom in children, limiting their imaginations, or...
A storybook is the starting place for exploring minibeasts and the natural world in imaginative ways, with cross-curriculum activities from Helen Bromley.
Risk-taking is a key ingredient of healthy development, but its place in practice can still be limited by how it is perceived, says Kathryn Solly.
In the first of a four-part series on Newham’s project exploring movement in twos and threes, Julie Mountain introduces its key aims and methods
In the second of a two-part series on developing fine motor control, Nicole Weinstein looks at resources for children aged three to five years.
A grant-funded outdoor space was made to order according to the nursery children's wishes and needs. Ruth Thomson takes a look around.
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
Cowgate Under 5s has opened up its spaces so that children of different age groups can move freely around the setting - with significant benefits. The nursery's June Graham explains why it works.
Rain, sun and fog are elements children can have fun exploring with suggestions in part two of our weather feature by Nicole Weinstein.