Using puppet play for important life skills
My activity idea is great for covering Physical Development: Health and self-care. I use our much-loved puppet, Bertie, to show children the importance of good hygiene.
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My activity idea is great for covering Physical Development: Health and self-care. I use our much-loved puppet, Bertie, to show children the importance of good hygiene.
When we talk about fine motor skills and coordination, it is often only hand-eye coordination that we consider. However, foot-eye coordination is just as important, says Kathy Brodie.
Children really enjoyed having strawberries as their universal school free fruit this week and their enjoyment of this wonderful summer fruit led to conversations around what other strawberry related foods they had tried.
The numbers of NHS health visitors are now at their lowest level since October 2012 and have been cut by eight per cent this year.
Phonics testing causes ‘anxiety’, ‘stress’ and ‘worry’ in young children, says new survey.
There has been a rise in the number of children under five using tablets, smartphones and computers with three in four now having access to them, according to new research.
The schools’ watchdog is proposing a move away from judging schools on test results to a system that reflects children's personal development and how well they are taught.
Now is the time to look at how wintery weather affects British wildlife. Start with birds that can be observed in your outdoor area and help children to discover why they need our help when they days become cold.
This celebratory week is well underway but there is still time to make well-being a focus in your setting, and join the conversation with other nurseries and pre-schools.
Try these easy-to-play games which will entertain children and extend their physical and communication skills, while out for a stroll.
Here are five great paint activity ideas you can easily try in your setting. Whether you are looking for ideas to do inside or out, there is something here for you.
Autumn leaves are a key sign of the changing seasons and make a colourful, accessible and versatile resource for play and exploration. The beauty of them is that at this time of the year they are available in abundance – and completely free.
Managing your pre-school effectively as the new term begins depends on staff who understand their roles and an enabling environment that is well organised.