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The Government may finally be putting its money where its mouth is about getting parents involved in their children's learning. Simon Vevers reports.
Forest school expert Stuart Welby has been training practitioners looking to translate the practice to Chinese, city-based provision. So how did the experience play out for those involved?
Walking and running are both challenging locomotor skills for children to master. But the right approach can maximise opportunities for learning, says Lala Manners.
Early years practitioners are themselves part of the provision in any setting. Anne O'Connor outlines their role in and responsibility in promoting learning.
Let the children take on a new identity with fun dressing-up activities from Alice Sharp.
In the first of an occasional series, Claire Stevenson, Donna Luck and Veronica Lawrence look at learning resources designed for children under three and the powerful effects of imagery.
Use stories and games based on Santa Claus to talk about the value of giving and inspire creative learning opportunities in the run-up to Christmas, suggests Marianne Sargent.
Early years practitioners are always being urged to get parents involved, yet it can be hard to do this free of assumptions and underlying prejudices, argues Helen Bromley.
Imagination is the most valuable resource for creating spaces where children love to talk, says Elizabeth Jarman.
Using light and dark as a medium for discovery and learning is well established in settings. Nicole Weinstein suggests resources that will maximise opportunities to explore and investigate.