TV times

Like it or not, children often watch a great deal of TV. Denise Bailey offers creative ways to use their interest One of our children arrives at nursery and invariably offers a detailed and analytical account of the previous night's television programmes, including soap operas such as 'Coronation Street' and 'EastEnders'. Opinions vary on the value or harm that television poses to young children, but whether we like it or not, most children spend a great deal of their time watching TV programmes and videos. So, tap into their interests and stimulate their imaginative and creative skills as well as...