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In the first of a new series on 'play theory', playwork co-ordinator Philip Waters explores the different types of children's play and how to offer a child a freely-chosen play environent Not too long...
How language begins with sounds, which acquire meaning through the accompaniment of actions in an exchange between infants and adults, is a journey described by Maria Robinson.
What is superhero play? Why do children enjoy it? Should adults restrict it? And how can early years practitioners support this form of play? Nicole Weinstein provides some answers
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.
How can practitioners ensure children in their care get safe amounts of Vitamin D from both the sun and their diet?
Set the tone for a project on sound by starting with music the children can make themselves. Helen Shelbourne suggests fun activities In the first part of this project children can explore the sounds...
Advice for settings on how to plan and resource role play for all age groups. By Penny Tassoni
The patterns in language, movement and music may not be immediately obvious but learning to recognise them helps children make sense of the world, says Linda Pound.
To implement the learning goals, think about what they mean to the children themselves, says Julian Grenier
So you want to work with special needs children? In the first of a two-part series Patricia Slatcher points the way in.