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teacher and child sharing book
Article
Inspiring reading
The development of early language and literacy begins in the first three years of life and is closely linked to a child's earliest experiences with books and stories.
A reggio inpspired classroom with a teacher and child reading a book together on a moca-coloured Nursery sofa
Article
What makes a good childrens book
There were more than 5,000 children's books published last year, twice as many as in 1975, but how is a teacher to choose the right books?
children and teacher share books in the book corner
Article
The book corner
Books have a tremendous influence on many areas of learning. They can introduce themes of friendship, diversity, and overcoming challenge, thus helping to develop character. They can expand children’s knowledge of the world, other people,…
Children playing at the mud kitchen
Video
Mud Kitchen and Arbour
Watch the Outlast mud kitchens and Arbour in action at Annan The Froebel School in East Sussex.
teacher reading stories to children
Article
Literacy, learning… and luck
Unless children actually want to read, they’re unlikely to put in that effort. Endless lessons in ‘phonics’ and ‘comprehension’ won’t make them any keener. In fact, the most motivated children are those who learn to read without much…
Outdoor exploration child and teacher
Article
Co-exploring
In order to fully embrace what we see as an important component of outdoor exploration, namely co-exploration, you need to leave the formal instructive style of teaching at the door.
girls balancing on Outlast blocks
Article
Helping children academically using nature
So often we when we think of learning we think of paper and pencil. Or maybe we think of watching an educational program or listening to an engaging speaker. It’s important as parents and caregivers to know that movement, and especially…
Teacher holding child and using wall cubbies
Product guide
Wall cubby installation
Teacher reading to a group of children
Article
Ten ways to instil a love of literacy
Instilling a love of reading at an early age is the key that unlocks the door to lifelong learning. Dr Sue Allingham shares ten ways to encourage a passion for literacy throughout the day.
A group of young children with teacher on a walk through a forest
Article
Creating a place to explore the interconnectedness of the earth
One challenge we face is that some of the questions children ask are linked to unobservable phenomena such as death, decay and disappearance. It is these aspects of connection to the natural world that are often the least well-defined, but…
a nursery aged girl building a tower from unit blocks
Article
Seeing is believing
Three-year-old Jared busily packs several large purses full of play food and clothes, dons an oversized sport jacket, picks up some keys, and announces, "I'm going to the store. Do you want to come?"
Two children playing outdoors with natural loose parts
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The value of outdoor play
Not all children attend well-equipped nurseries with exciting and challenging outdoor areas. But all early years settings should be providing outside play opportunities regardless of their facilities.