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EYFS Activities - An A to Z of Learning: V & W are for Visits, Values & Watermelons

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

| Nursery World

What do visiting local shops, promoting the setting’s values and exploring a really big watermelon entail? By the Rachel Keeling Nursery School team

Essential Resources: Pioneers & Influencers - Natural curiosity

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

| Nursery World

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

Learning and Development: Supporting role

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

| Nursery World

A traditional story from Diwali became an opportunity for role play, narrative and creative expression that was eagerly grasped by a whole class, as teacher Tessa Fenoughty explains.

Learning & Development: ICT - Switching on

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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

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Enthusiastic practitioners, well-chosen equipment, and curious children were the perfect ingredients for a county-wide ICT project. Amy Stancer describes the outcomes.

EYFS Activities: We’ve explored… butterflies

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Monday, November 12, 2018

| Nursery World

Children at one setting learned about the lifecycle of butterflies by caring for a disabled one, explains Annette Rawstrone

Nursery Equipment: ICT - At a touch

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Monday, May 16, 2016

| Nursery World

There are thousands of apps designed for children, but not all of them will be EYFS-appropriate. Martin Bailey explains what to look out for, and overleaf suggests seven apps ideal for nurseries

Learning & Development: Activities - Our bright idea - Wedding bells

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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

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Anticipation of a real event gave the opportunity for the young children at Busy Bees nursery in Durham City to play and learn via a pretend nuptials.

Enabling Environments: Around the Nursery - Malleable Materials

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Tuesday, February 5, 2008

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What to keep at the ready in your setting's malleable materials area - and what resources you can also find outdoors - are examined by Jane Drake.

A Unique Child: Dental Health - Brush up!

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Tuesday, February 5, 2008

| Nursery World

Child dental care should begin with the first tooth and parties are a fun way to encourage it, says Viv Hampshire.

EYFS Activities: Essential experiences… wind and flight

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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

Enabling environments: Let's explore ... Cats and dogs

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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

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Help young children explore their love for - or fear of - the most popular family pets with activities in every area of the early years setting, suggested by Judith Stevens.

Learning & Development: Thinking - Part 2: Deep in thought

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

| Nursery World

Practitioners need to identify and observe young children thinking to give them opportunities to move on further, says early years consultant Marion Dowling.

Enabling Environments: Tried and Tested - New scientists

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

| Nursery World

Early years settings put resources designed to encourage scientific research and exploration to the test with young children and tell Sue Hubberstey about their conclusions.

Learning & Development: Digital Technology - Into focus

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Monday, March 5, 2018

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Children at Balham Nursery School embraced digital technology and used it to work together on creative projects. By deputy head Nicola Turner, artist educator Eloise Robinson and SENCO Camilla Alton

EYFS Activities - We’ve explored… rain

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Monday, July 24, 2017

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Children at one setting have been finding out about the water cycle, including rain. By Annette Rawstrone

Learning & Development: Budgies - Feathered friends

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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

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Two unexpected pets prompted a surprising amount of learning, says Elizabeth Hunnaball, manager of Skills Kindergarten in Great Tey, Essex.

Enabling Environments: Let's explore ... time

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

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Reinforce children's dawning sense of time with ideas to organise their day and reflect on their lives, with activities and resources suggested by Diana Lawton.

Enabling Environments: Outdoors - Hit the trail

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Monday, October 19, 2015

| Nursery World

In an extract from his book of story-based adventures, Adam Dove explains how woodland fairies and a big-footed troll can provide an exciting and engaging starting point for outdoor learning

We've explored… tadpoles

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Monday, June 26, 2023

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A visit to a pond inspired the children at one setting in West Yorkshire to learn about tadpoles and frogs and recreate their environment in their play. By Annette Rawstrone