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The evolution of a magical garden shared with the community is described by Mary Weston, programme manager at Little London Children's Centre in Leeds.
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.
Musical instruments can help children develop the sound recognition skills essential for reading, spelling and writing. Early years settings call the tune as they try out a few for Nicole Weinstein.
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
Introducing some waste-inspired activities can help children learn about reusing, recycling and disposal. Marianne Sargent suggests a range of approaches.
Before spending a lot of money on an outside playhouse, settings must think carefully about how it fits their specific needs, says Nicole Weinstein.
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.
Information and communication technology, when used correctly, can help teach high-level skills in the classroom, Nicole Weinstein discovers as part of our series on Understanding the World
Seeds, greens and legumes can be used to create a whole host of interesting and enjoyable learning opportunities. Marianne Sargent offers some food for thought.
Construction block sets are among the essential equipment that any nursery will have, but that doesn't mean they're all alike. Mary Evans hears how early years settings rate a variety of the latest...