Dolls happily lend themselves to use in extended play across all areas of early years provision, and their houses make the perfect resource for domestic and construction activities, says Judith...
What is the difference between a print-rich environment and visual noise? Emma Davis argues for meaning, and against the laminator
Extending ways to build children's physical strength with a range of interesting resources and activities is easy - and vital, says Julie Mountain.
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
Entry to the Nursery World Awards 2013 is now closed, with more submissions this year than ever before striving to win one of our prestigious accolades.
The rewards of close encounters with nature for all children are extolled by Annie Davy of Learning Through Landscapes
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
The physical and mental benefits of a Forest School week for children at a South Shields setting have exceeded expectations.
Put books at the heart of your activities based on a favourite mythical creature, along with art and small-world play, as Helen Bromley suggests.