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Children should be provided with a large variety of shapes in a range of situations to stimulate learning. Nicole Weinstein suggests some ideas.
The work of a project helping childminders create communication-friendly spaces was put on show in a multimedia exhibition in Cardiff Bay this week.
Providing babies and toddlers with a variety of textures and other sensory resources lets them make the most of their natural tendency to explore. Nicole Weinstein gives some pointers.
Making a bug hotel to protect insects during the winter can help children learn about the natural environment, while also building physical and team skills. Viv Hampshire explains.
Playing with toy farm animals and the resources that support their use broadens children's understanding of the world, says Nicole Weinstein.
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.
Before spending a lot of money on an outside playhouse, settings must think carefully about how it fits their specific needs, says Nicole Weinstein.
School and nursery children took the principles of Forest School to the water, with an added environmental message, in ecological sustainability activities beside the seaside.
Early years settings put resources designed to encourage scientific research and exploration to the test with young children and tell Sue Hubberstey about their conclusions.
Early years practitioners get to grips with the latest resources for children's emergent writing, letter recognition and fine motor skills and give Sue Hubberstey their verdicts.