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Never mind if the plant is a weed, it's wild, free, cookable and edible, as children and their families found out with Viv Hampshire.
A well-informed practitioner can save the day when children engage in superhero play, reports Nicole Weinstein
ICT equipment designed for children with special educational needs can be the best choice for general provision too, says Stuart Pattison.
Comics and cartoons, in whatever medium they come in, can help develop children’s literacy and self-esteem, but their depiction of family structures is limiting, finds Yasmin Stefanov-King
Early years practitioners need to think about how children feel in the environment that we give them and how it affects their ability to learn and grow, says Maria Robinson.
Encourage children to draw on their own experiences for this topic, says Marianne Sargent.
Make use of Shrove Tuesday to teach children about tradition and the spirit of sharing - and to have a feast, of course, says Marianne Sargent.
Handled safely, fire can be an engaging and thrilling natural learning resource, writes Marianne Sargent.
Nappy changing is helped by routine, familiarity and a soothing environment. Nicole Weinstein offers some advice and resources
Resources for productive role play, and the best practice for organising and offering them, are outlined by Jane Drake in our series on continuous provision in an early years setting.