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A creative raft-building project at one setting prompted a range of learning opportunities and discussions about the wider world. The nursery's artist-in-residence Rosie Potter explains.
Comics and cartoons, in whatever medium they come in, can help develop children’s literacy and self-esteem, but their depiction of family structures is limiting, finds Yasmin Stefanov-King
WINNER: Maths Outdoor Grab & Go Kit, TTS Group
A woodland wonderland at a nursery in West Lancashire is helping children to develop understanding and empathy for the world around them. Ruth Stokes investigates.
Do practitioners need to be careful about the colours or visual contrasts they put before young babies? Julian Grenier takes a look at scientific evidence.
In the first of a new series on self-care, Nicole Weinstein finds out how carefully chosen crockery and chairs can enhance the mealtime experience
Use a unique book by a popular children's author as a springboard for taking literacy activities outdoors and exploring various weather conditions, as suggested by Helen Bromley.
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 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.
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.