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With a view to introducing den play at her school, Louise Nicholls carried out a research project looking at the impact this type of play can have on young children. She shares her findings.
It's an eye-opening experience to observe what children (and adults) really go for in a setting's outdoor provision, as Janice Ellis discovers.
Building a swing in the woods was a model of child-led learning, says Caroline Watts, Forest School leader with St George's Primary School, Wrotham.
Role play and imaginative play, early literacy development and other activities can be facilitated with a favourite toy, says Diana Lawton.
Children will enjoy being as inventive as the mouse at the centre of a fascinating story with the provision of well-stocked resources and activities across the setting, as suggested by Helen Bromley.
Nappy changing is helped by routine, familiarity and a soothing environment. Nicole Weinstein offers some advice and resources
Mirrors provide such fascination and so many learning opportunities for children that they could become part of a setting's basic provision. Nicole Weinstein samples a few.
To create effective 'enabling environments', we must be open to ideas from a range of sources, including educational pioneers, overseas settings and children themselves, says Nicole Weinstein.
Enclosed spaces can foster friendship and heighten young children's concentration and involvement in their play, says Annette Rawstrone.
A round-up of books, posters, games, puzzles, gardening kits and other resources to help you get the most out of a topic on growth We have ten copies of Jody's Beans by Malachy Doyle (Walker Books,...