2 August 2001
(Photograph) - The intriguing and surprising life of
London's buses is the theme of Busabout, an exhibition at the London Transport
Museum in Covent Garden aimed at young children and...
2 August 2001
The majority of nursery staff expect to leave the
profession within five years, according to new research. Dr Claire Cameron
reports The very women who spend their working lives looking...
2 August 2001
Job satisfaction The survey revealed high levels of job
satisfaction:
2 August 2001
Trips away from the nursery can provide a wealth of
opportunities for learning, both on the day and back in the setting. Julian
Grenier has some ideas to get you...
2 August 2001
Use these key points for discussion at staff meetings
or with parents and carers. 1 Do you involve parents and carers when you are
planning trips? If you do ask...
2 August 2001
Young children have an innate appreciation of music, so
it's easy to build on their enthusiasm. Our special eight-page pull-out looks
at ways to develop musical awareness through voice, instruments,...
2 August 2001
Children's constant exposure to recorded music can
enhance their appreciation of this art form, but creating their own music can
be even more beneficial. Dr Susan Young explains how In...
2 August 2001
Tailor musical experiences in your setting by providing
age-specific activities that maximise potential learning opportunities. Dr
Susan Young explains how As we have seen (page 16), early years settings may...
2 August 2001
Exploring beat, pitch and rhythm through games will
bring colour and life to the musical experience, writes Matthew Willis Musical
games can be enormous fun and a great means through...
2 August 2001
Choosing appropriate musical equipment for your setting
enhances both sound quality and enjoyment. Matthew Willis has some tips
Interesting and enjoyable music making in the nursery relies on a good...