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How our Nursery of the Year Dandelion Education is breaking new ground. By Caroline Vollans
Try treasure baskets and discovery boxes for babies to become engrossed in self-directed play, in the second part of a series from Claire Stevenson, Donna Luck and Veronica Lawrence.
This natural material opens up opportunities for children to experiment and explore both real and imaginary worlds - and a mud kitchen makes a good central point.
What to keep at the ready in your setting's malleable materials area - and what resources you can also find outdoors - are examined by Jane Drake.
Children pass through different developmental stages in their style of block play. Anne O'Connor offers advice on making the most of this activity for two-year-olds.
How can settings support the development of small hand movements? Nicole Weinstein advises.
See what the winners of Nursery World's Outdoor Challenge 2010, run in association with Learning through Landscapes, have set their sights on achieving with specialist support
Gardening helps children's development and brings them closer to nature, so having the right tools is essential, says Nicole Weinstein.
Early maths resources must be inspiring and imaginative or they will lose the children's interest. Staff in early years settings check out a varied selection for Sue Hubberstey.
Children's favourite activities are encouraged by Christina Saville, Maryanne Neil, Linsey Fulton and Jacqueline Davis.