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Threading and lacing resources help develop hand-eye co-ordination, fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. Early years setting assess a selection for Nicole Weinstein.
There's no end of variations on one of the most basic playthings, in new versions tried out by early years settings for Nicole Weinstein.
Wheeled toys such as trikes, bikes and scooters aren't just good fun - they also provide developmental benefits. Nicole Weinstein looks at how to make the most of them.
Which hand we write with is not determined at birth, but our preferences lie in our prehistory and impact on our development. Annette Karmiloff-Smith and Kyra Karmiloff explain how.
A giant puppet show came to Liverpool for three days this summer. The event inspired one nursery to explore the concept of size - by getting the children to make their own figures.
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.
The schemas explored by a child over his two years at nursery are described by Louise King, a family worker at the Pen Green Centre, Northampton.
Follow young children on the trail of new sensory experiences and inspiring ideas to take back to nursery, with Katy Morton.
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
Encourage children to draw on their own experiences for this topic, says Marianne Sargent.