Nursery Equipment: Literacy – Word play
How do children of different ages respond to literature and what is the best way to support them,...
How do children of different ages respond to literature and what is the best way to support them,...
These eight recommended titles can help practitioners link communication and language with all areas...
Some ideas around resourcing for the exploration of early maths, from babies to older children. By...
Well-thought-out art activities in which practitioners also take part can significantly improve...
Encourage communication outdoors by making sure that your space is appropriately resourced. Julie...
What practitioners can do to help children explore and manage their emotions. By Annette Rawstrone
Support speech and language by providing the right environment. By Annette Rawstrone
Exploring places and people, and learning the vocabulary to talk about them, enables children to...
What does the new focus on communication and language mean for settings, asks Penny Tassoni
A nursery's design, from the way spaces are laid out to how books are stored and the furniture and...
From solar panels to waste management, Meredith Jones Russell explores how settings can ensure they...
Some nurseries are wearing their green credentials on their sleeve by using eco-friendly buildings....
How one setting in Kent’s sustainable ethos takes in everything, from the building it operates out...
Why environmental issues are best introduced in the early years – and how practitioners can do so....
Scrap stores are helping settings kill two birds with one stone by providing art and play resources...
Charlotte Goddard looks at some of the options available to early years settings when it comes to...
Embracing risky play gives children the chance to push themselves to their limits, with physical,...
Children with SEND should not be excluded from activities that challenge them. Annette Rawstrone...
In Northumberland, one setting has created an environment for children with special educational...
One award-winning school in London strives to be gender-neutral and help children embrace different...
Equipment plays an essential part in children’s Personal, Social and Emotional Development. Annette...
Calming sensory areas are transformational. Nicole Weinstein provides some tips for fitting them out
Children benefit from books and characters that reflect the reality of their own lives in terms of...
Three settings tell Nicole Weinstein how they have been putting the Early Years Pupil Premium to...
Although it’s tempting to buy either cheaper items or those intended for domestic use, settings will...
Physical skills and fine motor control are declining among some school-starters, so what better time...
There are thousands of apps designed for children, but not all of them will be EYFS-appropriate....
Variety is key when it comes to resources for two-year-olds, as is catering for different levels of...
Open-ended resources allow children to explore their imaginations. Marianne Sargent gives the...
The use of mud kitchens in nurseries’ outdoor spaces has spread significantly since the concept was...
Nursery art and craft studios provide a dedicated space for both children and practitioners to be...
A cross-section of early years consultants and nursery equipment suppliers tell Nicole Weinstein...
Providing bikes and scooters helps children develop vital physical skills, as well as perseverance...
Forest school and outdoor teaching are becoming a key part of the early years curriculum, offering...
Providing children with access to loose parts materials enables them to use their imaginations in an...
Some settings are making blocks an important part of their provision - and opening up new...
Role play is becoming more flexible, with settings embracing approaches that create more authentic...
Exploring Montessori - with its focus on nurturing the whole person in a well-planned learning...
There is potential for mathematical learning in all areas of a nursery, so long as practitioners are...
Careful thought is needed to create well-defined and attractive spaces to enhance play, learning and...
With technology playing an increasingly important part in all our lives, it is essential that the...
To create effective 'enabling environments', we must be open to ideas from a range of sources,...
With nurseries spending an increasing amount of time outside, many are investing in outdoor...
Use targeted resources that are meaningful to children to get them talking, says Judith Stevens.
In Scotland, creativity is now at the heart of early years education. Annette Rawstrone assesses its...
Software programmes that aim to promote problem-solving, communication and creativity are adding to...
A guide to buying furniture that will do the job and stand the test of time. Nicole Weinstein...
Ensuring the safety of children means taking ownership of all the equipment used at your setting and...
Meeting the play needs of babies and toddlers helps them explore the world, writes Jean Evans.
Stand back and observe what children are doing, and assess the versatility of your resources, to...