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A forest environment stimulates the use of descriptive language, says Caroline Watts, a Forest Schools leader for several schools in Kent.
Observation of children's interests as they play is at the heart of activities based on a favourite theme in both books and play materials set out by Diana Lawton.
A primary school in County Durham has been embracing the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage - in a whole-school approach aimed at more flexible learning for all ages. Marianne Sargent...
Being in the woods is boosting children's language skills at oneof West Sussex's first early years settings to be awarded a national accreditation for the provision of Forest School. Nicole Weinstein...
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
Think big for a project on giants and similar fantasy folk characters, with activity suggestions from Judith Stevens.
The benefits of 'tummy time' are well documented, but many babies spend too little time playing in this way. Andrea Vaughan explains how her setting has been working to increase parent awareness.
Sue Ball, of Setting Sail Day Nursery, Harrogate, describes the development of her Forest School and the benefits for the children.
The possibilities are endless for activities using colour - Sheila Ebbutt offers a rich variety of them, focusing on both individual colours and mixtures.
Design and technology sparks imagination and helps children begin to make sense of the world in which we live, says Nicole Weinstein.