With so many toys and resources available for children under three, Mary Evans suggests what to look out for when buying equipment.
Exploring Play for Early Childhood Studies by Mandy Andrews, Sage Publications
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All-round learning in this part of the nursery requires equipment large and small, says Diana Lawton.
Make-believe is integral to a child's development, and the more open-ended the resources, the greater the scope for imaginative play, says Helen Bromley.
Foster independence and encourage name recognition with this simple routine. Resources
In both the indoors and outdoors environments, loose parts are an ideal resource for involving children in maths activities, explains Shardi Vaziri
Assess how your outside space is used before rushing out to spend your equipment budget, says Julian Grenier.
Outdoor opportunities for under-threes are often lost because practitioners overlook using such an exciting and stimulating space when planning activities. Indoor areas can limit children's...
