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One of the most time-consuming, and frequently irritating, tasks undertaken by teachers and managers is collecting money from children for lunches, outings, fund raisers and the like. Now TH Jordan...
It would seem to be quite a risk for the Coalition Government to ask Frank 'think the unthinkable' Field to carry out a review of poverty and life chances. Here is a character who was a regular...
Malleable materials such as play dough offer rich opportunities for promoting scientific learning (see page 21). To make play dough, you will need: Ingredients *2 cups plain flour *2 cups water *1 cup...
Talking telephones. Phones are a great addition to any role play, while encouraging language and communication skills. Many nurseries use old 'real' phones and discarded mobiles, but it may also be...
How can settings get themselves seen on social media right now? Nicola Read offers some top tips
Some food for thought in your professional career Outdoor Play in the Early Years: Management and innovation (second edition). Edited by Helen Bilton. (David Fulton, 15, 020 8996 3618). Reviewed by...
A selection of toys, puzzles and books to encourage children to explore the theme of holidays and engage in imaginative play Sand and water
Let children's imagination run riot by creating animals out of all the junk they can lay their hands on. Deborah Sharpe offers ideas Most children either have a pet or wish they did, which is why...
You'd be surprised at some of the opportunities for learning activities behind blankets, as suggested by Jean Evans Develop children's mathematical skills and scientific knowledge, and encourage them...