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In the first part of a new series on Understanding the World, Nicole Weinstein looks at how to get up close with insects and other small animals from bees to worms in the nursery environment
What is meant by continuous provision, and what does it require of early years practitioners? Anne O'Connor explains the key elements.
There is an abundance of useful resources to help children understand their physical differences and similarities. Nicole Weinstein selects a few that should stimulate discussion in the setting.
Working with textiles is both educational and playful. Nicole Weinstein offers some useful tips
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.
A creative raft-building project at one setting prompted a range of learning opportunities and discussions about the wider world. The nursery's artist-in-residence Rosie Potter explains.
By Caroline Eaton (Early Education, £12.50)
Exploring the concepts of fast and slow opens up a huge range of possibilities for learning and fun. Nicole Weinstein suggests some approaches and resources to get children thinking.
The transportation schema allows practitioners to witness the advance of learning. Nicole Weinstein shares her advice on supporting it.
A ‘mini city’ is informing children about career choices and enhancing role play at one Sheffield school. Nicole Weinstein reports