24 April 2002
Children use play to explore emotions, but these may be too strong for them to deal with at times. Psychologists from the Anna Freud Centre show how adults can help...
24 April 2002
The successful integration of a child with Down's syndrome led to a centre reviewing its policies and practice. Moira Keating and Elizabeth Knight explain how it was done...
24 April 2002
As an outreach worker for a Sure Start programme Julie Slingsby provides vital support for families with babies and toddlers. Here she describes a typical working week...
24 April 2002
An amusing story about a cat who likes to hide in boxes lends itself to activities that can develop memory skills, as Lena Engel demonstrates...
17 April 2002
Early years practitioners can do a lot to boost young children's manipulative development, says Penny Tassoni - while leaving them to play at their own pace
17 April 2002
Young children take to learning other languages more readily than most people think. Emma Haughton explains why the early years are the ideal time to start...
17 April 2002
The new roles for teaching assistants envisaged by the DfES are explained by Ruth Thomson
17 April 2002
Make use of some simple graphics facilities on your computer to help children grasp mathematical concepts while producing stunning art, says Veronica Carter
17 April 2002
Three years on, the work of early years partnerships is up for evaluation. Annette Rawstrone hears their critics and defenders