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Children often want their own small corners where they feel safe and secure. How best can settings cater for this need?
These dark spaces hold the promise of adventure for children and can promote fun, learning and creativity, says Marianne Sargent.
Anne O'Connor offers advice on creating a cloakroom space that avoids the jams which can occur when helping children get dressed to go out.
Play involving hands and feet can help develop observation and thinking skills beyond simple recognition of size, shape and pattern. Marianne Sargent suggests some ideas.
Using these historic creatures to inspire games and activities can help to build curiousity and imagination, advises Marianne Sargent.
Imagination is the only resource you'll need in abundance to enjoy activities inspired by this children's book, says Helen Bromley.
Creating a space for two age groups to share can help staff get more from resources and ease transition for children. Anne O'Connor suggests ways to make the most of an area.
Foster independence and encourage name recognition with this simple routine. Resources
From seeing the sky in puddles to finding the symmetry in faces, there are lots of ways to mirror all areas of the curriculum, say Carole Skinner, Fran Mosley and Sheila Ebbutt.