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A versatile resource for early years activities often gets overlooked, because it isn't there. Try these suggestions from Diana Lawton.
The rewards of close encounters with nature for all children are extolled by Annie Davy of Learning Through Landscapes
Some of the achievements made in 2008 and ambitions for the future are reviewed by children's minister Beverley Hughes.
One nursery in London – a designated National Teaching School – strives to make its children as independent and confident as possible by the time they leave for Reception. By Annette Rawstrone
Observation of children's interests as they play is at the heart of activities based on a favourite theme in both books and play materials set out by Diana Lawton.
Families have launched a campaign to save seven children's centres threatened with closure.
Now's the time to go out on a leaf hunt and discover how many areas for learning they can lead you to. Try starting with these ideas from Carole Skinner, Fran Mosley and Sheila Ebbutt.
The possibilities are endless for activities using colour - Sheila Ebbutt offers a rich variety of them, focusing on both individual colours and mixtures.
At the same time that a record number of families are using children's centres, many more are expected to close.