In the first of a new series, Denise Bailey looks at the potential for mathematical experiences. She starts by suggesting outdoor activities Young children have a natural interest in number and it is...
Requiring only simple materials, block play nevertheless gives children the power to bring imaginary worlds to life. Michael Follett suggests handing over creative control.
(Photograph) - Three-year-old June-Seo Lee displays a fish she made at the Family Arts Workshop at the second Disability Rights Festival, held in London's Trafalgar Square to promote disability...
Events to stimulate children's curiosity, imagination and creativity are on offer at Glasgow's museums over the Easter break, from 14 to 27 April. Scotland Street Museum has clay workshops for five-...
(Photograph) - Artist Duraiya Kapasi helps Ruby Alyami, four, design her very own Mehendi-henna handprint at Broomhall Nursery and Children's Centre in Sheffield, where a workshop on henna...
Budding Picassos have just three weeks left to enter Children in Scotland's national 'My favourite place' art competition. Aimed at children aged up to 11, the deadline for the receipt of entries is...
In response to Adriano Caria (Letters, 10 November), at Discovery Childcare we work as a team and I am sure that all of the staff members who are part of this team would agree that our standards are...
Much has been said about the need to integrate services for young children and their families, and some moves have been made towards this with initiatives such as Sure Start and Early Excellence....