What is the difference between a print-rich environment and visual noise? Emma Davis argues for meaning, and against the laminator
Let children's imaginations fly high, while steering their learning with activities based on a favourite story book as suggested by early years adviser Judith Stevens.
Joint winners - Tall Trees Kindergarten, Frome, Somerset and Norland Nursery, Bath
Dolls enable children to act out real-life situations, learn about human growth and develop their fine motor skills. Early years settings tested some new specially-designed dolls for Nicole Weinstein
Resources that support superhero play are abundant and they need not be expensive.
Nicole Weinstein explores how settings can resource effectively for ‘people who help us’ role play
Create night in the day, or wait until dark, for a host of imaginative activities indoors and outdoors that will help children explore their natural fascination with the night, suggested by early...
Flower gardens let children explore the world of flora and fauna all year round, and can be provided by every setting, explains Diana Lawton.
Painting lets children express themselves, engaging both brain and the body, writes Nicole Weinstein
Getting the right amount of sleep at home and in settings is essential to children’s well-being. Nicole Weinstein offers some tips and resources