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EYFS Activities: Sharing books… Puffin Peter

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Monday, July 23, 2018

by Petr Horacek (Walker Books, 2011)

We’ve explored… farming

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Monday, July 23, 2018

Children’s interest in local farming led to a visit to their setting by one of the dads in his tractor, reports Annette Rawstrone

EYFS best practice - All about… photography

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Monday, July 9, 2018

Photography is more than a visual art form and can unlock conversations with children, explains Pete Moorhouse, who also offers some practical advice

EYFS Activities: We’ve explored… aliens

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Monday, June 25, 2018

How one setting used children’s interest in aliens and space to introduce them to STEM subjects. By Annette Rawstrone

EYFS Activities: Five ways to explore… maths

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Monday, May 28, 2018

Going outside to ‘do’ maths is an effective way to engage young children. Julie Mountain offers some tips

EYFS Activities: Sharing books… Archie’s Holiday

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Monday, May 28, 2018

Over the course of this monthly series on sharing books with children, Penny Tassoni will look at a range of fiction and non-fiction titles, from rhyming books for babies to picture books that adults and children can explore together.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics: Fizz, bang…

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Monday, April 30, 2018

Increasing numbers of early years settings are recognising the importance of STEM subjects within an early years curriculum. Charlotte Goddard speaks to one, while Anni McTavish makes the case for art and design

EYFS Activities: Five ways to develop… upper-body strength

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Monday, April 16, 2018

Julie Mountain provides some tips for helping children develop the muscles in their upper body

EYFS Activities: Essential experiences… wind and flight

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Monday, March 19, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

EYFS Activities: We’ve explored… London

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Monday, January 22, 2018

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

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

EYFS Activities: Essential experiences… parties

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Monday, January 22, 2018

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

EYFS Activities: We’ve explored…writing letters

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Monday, December 11, 2017

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

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