Sunbeams Day Nursery has embedded loose-parts play into provision across all its settings, transforming practice and inspiring children. Nicole Weinstein reports
Creative 'jungle' play can help improve children's understanding of the world, says Nicole Weinstein.
Use first-hand experiences and location resources for learning about environments, says Nicole Weinstein.
School and nursery children took the principles of Forest School to the water, with an added environmental message, in ecological sustainability activities beside the seaside.
Before spending a lot of money on an outside playhouse, settings must think carefully about how it fits their specific needs, says Nicole Weinstein.
An activity based on the Noah's Ark story has provided a focused learning opportunity for girls and quieter children, reports Rebecca Fisk.
Art and craft activities give children the opportunity to explore their creativity through sensory experiences. Early years practitioners try out the latest resources and give Nicole Weinstein their...
In any kind of setting you can provide a way for children to get close to nature while doing their part in its care. Mary Whiting shows how.
WINNER - The Nurture Nursery, Bathgate
As with the other age groups, the developmental needs and interests of the child provided the starting points for planning the room for two-year-olds.
