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Young children display geographical awareness from an early age, and a new report on early years mapping is rich with links to curriculum and ideas for activities, finds Meredith Jones Russell

EYFS Activities: Let's go to… the National Maritime Museum

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

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In a new series on early years programmes at cultural spaces across the country, atelierista and EYT Abigail Horn and her cohort explore a lighthouse

EYFS Activities – We’ve explored… rights and refugees

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

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A project on rights – prompted by children showing nurturing skills in the setting – ended in them becoming fully engaged with the plight of refugees. By Annette Rawstrone

We’ve explored… dragon school

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

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A series of events culminating in a day at ‘dragon school’ were experienced by the children at one primary school in South East London. By Annette Rawstrone

EYFS activities – Making music outdoors

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Monday, August 1, 2022

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Boogie Mites’ Sue Newman on what the opportunities for music-making are outdoors

Outdoors Key 8 – Creating special experiences

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Monday, August 1, 2022

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What is different about being outdoors? Professor Jan White sets out how early years settings can offer a range of unique experiences as part of outdoor play

Special report: Integrating STEM in your curriculum

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Monday, August 1, 2022

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When providing STEM learning opportunities, how can early years settings harness both children’s innate curiosity and their everyday resources, asks Meredith Jones Russell

Outdoors: key 7 - Cause and effect

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

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As part of a series on 12 keys to unlocking learning outdoors, Professor Jan White considers what makes a good-quality outdoor learning environment

Your outdoor calendar: July 2022

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

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While babies should be kept out of direct sunlight, older children can slip on a hat, spray on sunscreen and make the most of the long, warm days outdoors. By Julie Mountain

Essential Resources: Pioneers & Influencers - Natural curiosity

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

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In a new series celebrating the pioneers and influencers of early years education, Nicole Weinstein looks at what resources best fit their pedagogies, starting with Robert Owen