22 March 2001
Four-and five-year-olds from deprived areas in
Renfrewshire are developing reading skills at the same pace as children from
more advantaged areas thanks to an early intervention initiative. Bob
Rutherford, Renfrewshire...
22 March 2001
The latest research by neuroscientists brings important
messages for early years educators about how young children's learning
develops. Wendy Wallace reads between the lines Renowned neuroscientist
Professor Colin Blakemore has...
22 March 2001
Carers can support children's better behaviour by
regularly consulting them and involving them in decisions, writes Jennie Lindon
Good early years practice emphasises paying proper attention to children,
listening to...
22 March 2001
The Government says that childminders are key to the
success of its National Childcare Strategy, but just how easy is it to start
up? Patricia Slatcher reports Registering as a...
22 March 2001
Monday I arrive at work with the Monday morning blues
but am soon smiling when the children run up to meet me.
22 March 2001
THIS WEEK... Project outline
22 March 2001
Talk about the life cycle of the frog and where it
chooses to live as you make a jar of tadpoles Resources
22 March 2001
Organise a music session to tie in with your project
and reinforce understanding of rhythm and pitch. Warm-up
22 March 2001
Meet some of the people in the local neighbourhood and
find out what they do with these activities from Jean Evans and Dianne Irving
Activity 1
22 March 2001
This four-part project covers all six areas of
learning, indicated by: Personal, social and emotional development