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Dolls enable children to act out real-life situations, learn about human growth and develop their fine motor skills. Early years settings tested some new specially-designed dolls for Nicole Weinstein
The benefits of providing risky activities to children and keeping their parents on board are explained by Sylvie Gambell and Ben Hasan.
Identifying different themes within the topic of furniture can provide insights into day-to day living and inspire creativity in learning. By Diane Rich, Mary Jane Drummond and Cathy Myer
In an extract from his book of story-based adventures, Adam Dove explains how woodland fairies and a big-footed troll can provide an exciting and engaging starting point for outdoor learning
Playing with toy farm animals and the resources that support their use broadens children's understanding of the world, says Nicole Weinstein.
See how an array of simple resources can combine with curiosity to help children explore the properties of light, with nursery activities used by Angela Chick.
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.
A round-up of new products to set out for indoor activities, compiled by Ruth Thomson.
On their latest trip to the forest, the children took charge of their snacks, says Caroline Watts, forest school leader, Reflections Nursery & Forest School, Worthing, West Sussex.
Cold, wet and windy weather doesn't have to mean staying indoors. In the final part of her series on winter play outdoors, Julie Mountain suggests some creative approaches for fun and learning.