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EYFS Activities: Essential experiences… wind and flight

Monday, March 19, 2018

| Nursery World

From blowing bubbles outdoors to operating a kite, there are several ways to learn about wind and things that fly, explains Penny Tassoni

EYFS Activities - We’ve explored… tubes

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Monday, March 19, 2018

| Nursery World

One setting investigated the purpose of pipes, which led to great educational play, finds Annette Rawstrone

EYFS Activities: Essential experiences… transport

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Monday, February 19, 2018

| Nursery World

Taking young children on public transport will be exciting for them as well as developmentally beneficial, explains Penny Tassoni

EYFS Activities: We’ve explored… animation

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Monday, February 19, 2018

| Nursery World

How one setting’s children turned their own stories into animated films. By Annette Rawstrone

EYFS Activities: Five things to do with… twilight

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Monday, February 19, 2018

| Nursery World

Have fun outside in the dark early evenings remaining before the clocks go forward, writes Julie Mountain

Enabling Environments: Outdoors - In the balance

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Monday, February 5, 2018

| Nursery World

Developing toddlers’ balance and co-ordination is a priority at one setting in the US, writes Claire Martin

EYFS Activities: We’ve explored… London

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Monday, January 22, 2018

| Nursery World

How one setting used its own resources to explore the capital and bring it to life. By Annette Rawstrone

EYFS Activities: Five things to do with… ICT outdoors

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Monday, January 22, 2018

| Nursery World

Tablets and other ICT devices can enhance certain outdoor activities for children. Julie Mountain discovers how best to use them

Enabling Environments: Collections - On the table

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Monday, January 22, 2018

| Nursery World

In the first of a new series on self-care, Nicole Weinstein finds out how carefully chosen crockery and chairs can enhance the mealtime experience

EYFS Activities: Essential experiences… parties

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Monday, January 22, 2018

| Nursery World

Planning a party, to mark an event for example, is a fun activity as well as a learning experience for children, writes Penny Tassoni

Enabling Environments: Outdoors - Set free

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Monday, January 8, 2018

| Nursery World

How our Nursery of the Year Dandelion Education is breaking new ground. By Caroline Vollans

EYFS Activities: We’ve explored…writing letters

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Monday, December 11, 2017

| Nursery World

At the moment, Father Christmas will be topping children’s list of people to write to, but earlier in the year it was Arsenal Football Club and the Duchess of Cambridge for some, finds Annette Rawstrone

EYFS Activities: Essential experiences… visiting museums

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Monday, December 11, 2017

| Nursery World

Going to a museum will help children take an interest in things, and encouraging them to be collectors themselves will boost decision-making and confidence, writes Penny Tassoni

Enabling Environments: Collections - Where are we from?

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Monday, November 13, 2017

| Nursery World

People and communities are the subject of the last part of our series on resourcing for Understanding the World. By Nicole Weinstein

EYFS Best Practice in Schools: Foundation Stage Units - All in one

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Monday, November 13, 2017

| Nursery World

Foundation Stage Units are in the spotlight amid Government plans to greater align EYFS and Key Stage 1 goals. Anne O’Connor outlines how they work and examines their benefits and challenges

EYFS Activities: Essential experiences… assembling kits

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Monday, November 13, 2017

| Nursery World

Children enjoy helping adults assemble furniture and equipment, and such construction projects have many benefits, writes Penny Tassoni

EYFS Activities: Five things to do on… a rainy day

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Monday, November 13, 2017

| Nursery World

With the right clothing, rainy days are an opportunity. By Julie Mountain

EYFS Activities: Essential experiences… arts and crafts

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Monday, October 16, 2017

| Nursery World

From pottery to knitting, taking part in arts and crafts activities is easy thanks to the wealth of opportunities out there, writes Penny Tassoni

EYFS Activities: Building ‘Water Donkey’

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Monday, October 16, 2017

| Nursery World

An educational adventure along the Grand Union Canal in London saw children design, build and launch a narrow boat. By Rosie Potter

Learning & Development: Play - Busy, busy?

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Friday, October 13, 2017

| Nursery World

Are children too busy? Anne Purdon reflects on her year’s sabbatical in Albania and compares the free-time activity choices of third culture kids (TCKs) growing up in Albania with children in the UK

Enabling Environments: Movers - Move on up!

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Monday, October 2, 2017

| Nursery World

What the Movement Environment Rating Scale (MOVERS) for two- to six-year-olds provision aims to achieve. By its co-author, Carol Archer

EYFS Activities: Essential experiences... nature

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Monday, September 18, 2017

| Nursery World

What are the best ways to encourage children’s inherent interest in nature? Penny Tassoni offers some tips for autumn and beyond

Enabling Environments: Collections - With care

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Monday, September 18, 2017

| Nursery World

Exploring the natural environment is a great way to educate children about becoming eco-friendly, discovers Nicole Weinstein in the latest in her series on supporting and resourcing learning for aspects of ‘Understanding the World’