Numbers mean fun in an exciting new book designed to help early years practitioners introduce mathematical ideas to young children in ways meaningful to them Introducing mathematical concepts to young...
Observing a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis fills children with a sense of wonder that can fuel a wealth of learning opportunities. Ann Abd El Kader explains how Adult-led activities
The National Day Nurseries Association is calling on the Government to rethink its flagship 30-hours policy after a fifth of respondents to its annual survey said there is little or no chance they...
While children will squabble from time to time, they are usually practising negotiating techniques. The skill for adults is to know when to step in or step back and let them get on with it, explains...
A permanent home corner with a mix of familiar resources and carefully added extras can provide the comfort that some children need during the pandemic, Nicole Weinstein explains
Continuing her series, Professor Jan White discusses why children should be able to choose to be outside when they need to
Since 1983 Pen Green has evolved as an outstanding example of all a children's centre should be. Margy Whalley and Barbara Riddell outline its achievements and make the case for continued support for...
Children's ability to estimate is more important to their mathematical development than counting, explains Jo Van Herwegen.
One of the key findings of recent Effective Provision of Pre-school Education (EPPE) research (Technical Paper 10, DfES/Institute of Education, 2003, London) is that, 'Good outcomes for children are...