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11 October 2007
See how some of children's favourite playthings can build the foundations for further learning when you provide the best resources in each area of provision in your setting, with suggestions...
10 October 2007
We found that less was more when we cleared our school's outdoor area and let children choose their own challenges in physical play, says Jane Simons. This term, our children...
4 October 2007
Starting daycare away from home can be a daunting experience for a young child - and their parent. Anne O'Connor looks at the case of two-year-old Ava and considers how...
4 October 2007
As early years settings plan for how they will introduce the Early Years Foundation Stage, they need to keep its principles in mind, says Foundation Stage regional adviser Ann Langston.
4 October 2007
What is 'continuous provision', why is it so important and how does it fit into the Early Years Foundation Stage? In the first of a new series, Jane Drake examines...
4 October 2007
Practitioners tell Karen Faux about sources they have used for inspiration and professional development. Nursery manager Sharon Mackenzie wanted to gather new ideas for working with parents to take back...
27 September 2007
Help children to use, discuss and think about shapes in mathematical terms with suggestions from Sheila Ebbutt and Carole Skinner.
27 September 2007
Mosaic is an ancient craft that is still used today. Although mosaics are traditionally made from tiny pieces of coloured glass or marble, children can create beautiful designs from items...
27 September 2007
Use a story about a family's sofa as the basis for a project to make children feel at home in role play and construction activities suggested by Jean Evans.