Being introduced to water at an early age helps children become safe and confident swimmers later on. By Dr Lala Manners
Learning how to balance is a stepping stone for children to become confident in their environment and bodies, says Dr Lala Manners
This complex skill requires getting the basics right before opportunities are provided to practise all its formats, writes Dr Lala Manners
The importance of jumping, and how it relates to the development of later skills such as strength and balance. By Dr Lala Manners
The importance of walking to development, and how to support both very young and older children to learn the skill. By Dr Lala Manners
Why climbing is a vital activity, and how settings can provide opportunities for it, both inside and outdoors. By Dr Lala Manners
The benefits of crawling for young children (and adults), and how practitioners can support this activity. By Dr Lala Manners
Why rolling is an important physical activity, and how settings can help their children to practise it. By Dr Lala Manners
What is this experience for babies and toddlers all about, asks Anne O’Connor
Outdoors is the very best place for babies and toddlers to explore, learn how the body works and to develop its potential, explains Julie Mountain
Everyday items brought into a play environment are attractive to toddlers and help their learning and development. By Penny Tassoni
How to introduce this fun activity. By Penny Tassoni
This 12-part series by Penny Tassoni, renowned early years expert, author and trainer, offers invaluable advice on all aspects of learning, development and behaviour of two-year-old children.
Expert advice on the new Prime Areas of the revised Early Years Foundation Stage - Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development, and Communication and Language. Focus on three to fives and under-threes.
How babies learn, both in the womb and after they are born, by one of the UK's most eminent experts in infant cognitive development, Professor Annette Karmiloff-Smith.
Babies and toddlers aren’t just dropping objects for the fun of it, Penny Tassoni explains
Assemble a selection of natural materials for engagement and learning, says Penny Tassoni
All young children enjoy swings, which is handy because they aid development. By Penny Tassoni
Babies and toddlers love finger rhymes, which also have developmental benefits, explains Penny Tassoni
Rolling a ball to a baby or toddler is a simple but rewarding game, explains Penny Tassoni
Lifting babies up in the air is both a fun and beneficial activity, explains Penny Tassoni
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