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One school is reaping the benefits of bringing the children's outdoor learning back into the classroom. Mary Evans hears what it's about.
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
Early years practitioners need to think about how children feel in the environment that we give them and how it affects their ability to learn and grow, says Maria Robinson.
Puzzles, magnets and wind equipment set fun challenges for early science exploration in products that childcarers tested for Mary Evans.
Collage experiences not only benefit children’s fine motor development – they also provide a medium for children to represent their experiences and thinking, explains Nicole Weinstein
Action research has helped to develop a nursery garden to better provide open-ended opportunities for learning, as well improving practice. Teacher Sue Duglan breaks down the transformation.
For children to get the most out of their time outdoors, practitioners need to develop the right qualities for leadership, says Annie Davy.
Build up your setting's construction area carefully, with attention to the movement around it and materials with the most potential, says Jane Drake.
Go on the trail of creatures that hold a natural fascination for children with activities leading through all areas of your early years provision, suggested by Judith Stevens.
Children just can't get enough of Lego bricks at a centre that's been built with more than a million of them. Katy Morton reports.