25 September 2008
An elephant goes like this and that. She's terribly big, And terribly fat. She has no fingers, She has no toes, But goodness gracious, what a nose! Babies and young...
25 September 2008
Observation of children's interests as they play is at the heart of activities based on a favourite theme in both books and play materials set out by Diana Lawton.
20 August 2008
Here are some ideas to show how a nursery can build up a wealth of resources to help children to learn, appreciate and have fun with the largest land animal,...
20 August 2008
Staff at Rainbow Nursery, Middlestone Moor, provide continuing opportunities for the children in the Rainbow Room to explore a wide range of creative media, both indoors and outdoors.
2 January 2008
Children's physical responses to the frustration and anger they may feel are often misunderstood, and labelling them is counter-productive, says Karen Faux.
2 January 2008
The role of the practitioner in children's problem solving is to pose challenges and prompt them with occasional questions and suggestions, but not provide the answers for them, says Margaret...
2 January 2008
Stock the essential resources and plan to inspire learning with our series on continuous provision by Jane Drake.
2 October 2008
In any kind of setting you can provide a way for children to get close to nature while doing their part in its care. Mary Whiting shows how.
2 October 2008
Ideas for engaging with children from birth to 12 months using sounds and movement are suggested by Alice Sharp.