Exploring the possible connections from a topic on clothes led one setting in some surprising and rewarding directions. Pre-school teacher Nikki Edwards describes how a simple theme can take off...
The story of a rough-playing bear can help children to treat their friends and toys with respect while also developing construction skills, says Jean Evans Encourage children to show concern for their...
Behaviour is an area of early years learning as important as any other. Annette Rawstrone finds out how some settings approach it
Enrich children's experience of transport and understanding of travel through a variety of imaginative and role-play environments Planning
Creativity and Critical Thinking is central to an effective early years curriculum and pedagogy, argue Professor Chris Pascal and Professor Tony Bertram
Add intrigue and excitement to children's exploration of some key concepts with these fun activities from Jane Drake Adult-led activities
Observations of children who are new to the setting can guide practitioners in making each area of provision more accessible for the settling-in period, says Jane Drake Observation in setting
How to recognise when children need extra support to develop phonological awareness, and the best ways to help. By Penny Tassoni and Anne-Marie Tassoni
Combine dinosaurs with ICT to inspire and enable children to tell their stories in book and film form With children so motivated to use resources with a dinosaur theme, and equally motivated to use...
A new damning report from the Public Accounts Committee on Ofsted’s performance calls for the Government to review the inspectorate’s approach.