Mathematics: Getting into shape
Develop children's mathematical skills by supporting them to cut food into shapes to produce a varied and colourful salad. Help them to link the shapes they have created with those in the environment.
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Develop children's mathematical skills by supporting them to cut food into shapes to produce a varied and colourful salad. Help them to link the shapes they have created with those in the environment.
Wild flowers such as daisies, buttercups and dandelions may be considered weeds but they have a special place in childhood and provide a great resource for Expressive Arts and Design projects.
Parents should give careful thought about whether to introduce a young child to a dummy and they also need to think about how their child will be weaned off it at a later time, says Annette Rawstrone.
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The July issue of EYE carries a new-style practical section, produced in association with Practical Pre-School, with exciting themes and activities linked to the EYFS seven areas of learning.
With tooth decay in young children on the rise, the Dental Wellness Trust (DWT) is pressing the Government for funding to ramp up toothbrushing programmes in schools and to educate parents about the importance of looking after their children’s teeth.
The business of recruiting a nanny, or taking up a job as one, is about to become a lot safer with the introduction of a code which introduces new levels of accountability for recruiters.
The long awaited scheme, which will enable schools to monitor how effectively they are educating children about healthy eating and physical exercise, will launch this year.
The Toddler Wellbeing Project provided an opportunity to research and compare experiences of mealtimes in early years settings across partner countries, resulting in more positive approaches.
It’s tempting to think of the UK as a gender-equal society – or at least, well on the road towards it. But the lack of male childcarers suggests otherwise, which is what a new campaign is aiming to address.
Early years settings don’t have to wait for the Government to act on climate change – there are plenty of actions they can take now to teach children how to protect the planet and create a sustainable world.
Discover how to draw upon your knowledge and experience of each individual child to identify the schemes they are applying. You can then offer them appropriate resources to extend their learning.
It’s tempting to think of the UK as a gender-equal society – or at least, well on the road towards it. But the lack of male childcarers suggests otherwise, which is what a new campaign is aiming to address.
In the part two of her series exploring high quality provision for babies and children, Yasmin Mukadam looks at the importance of them being actively involved in planning their own learning experiences.