Environments resourced with a wide variety of materials, both found and bought, will encourage children to express themselves artistically, explains Nicole Weinstein
Give children new opportunities to develop descriptive language and find new purposes for the malleable mud that they enjoy exploring and playing with so much, says Amy Jackson
Children need to fine-tune the small muscles in their hands, fingers and wrists to build up the strength for writing. Nicole Weinstein looks at resources for fine motor development
Encouraging large-scale painting and drawing can open opportunities for children to work collaboratively, develop their motor skills, and create new artistic ideas. By Amy Jackson
Sewing promotes sustainable and anti-stereotypical practice and many areas of development, as well as being a useful skill. By Annette Rawstrone
In the final part of her series on observation to support wellbeing, Dr Sue Allingham focuses on developing the Specific Areas of Learning
Staff at one Yorkshire setting replaced many resources with boxes, a project which culminated in...
One setting’s atelier provides a case study in how to set up such a space and resource it to...
The Expressive Arts and Design area of learning and development has links to many other parts of the...
How the work of Aboriginal artist Minnie Pwerle sparked the children’s interest in shape, colour and...
What are the developmental benefits of using 3D objects in play and making activities, and how can...
How does music link to learning and development, and what are the best ways to introduce musical...
Best practice in helping young children to develop their creativity.
Music is important in promoting young children’s cognitive development, well-being and enjoyment. Linda Pound’s series examines how music can support early learning across all areas of the curriculum.
Leading experts on the new Specific Areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage - Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design - and how to achieve best practice.
A four-part series on introducing music into the everyday practice of early years settings, by MERYC UK.
Strong and healthy relationships are prioritised and the development of resilience is well-supported to ensure children’s wellbeing, explainthe Rachel Keeling Nursery School team
Allowing children to paint their school shed sparked their imaginations and showed them just what they can achieve if they put their minds to it. Annette Rawstrone reports
Offering musical instruments for children to explore and handle freely along with targeted, adult-led music sessions helps promote listening and communication skills, Nicole Weinstein discovers
Following an increased engagement in visual art during the pandemic, how can early years settings continue to support children's creativity, asks Charlotte Goddard
Performance dance such as ballet should be experienced by all children as a vital part of their early years education, writes early years teacher Jessica Holme
One setting has been recycling its waste paper in-house – giving children the opportunity to problem-solve while teaching them about caring for the environment. By Annette Rawstrone
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