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Promoting movement, provoking learning
Discover why early physical development is crucial and learn how to identify and support children who may be falling behind in essential motor skills.
Ben Kingston-Hughes at the Day of Play in Birmingham 2024
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Why do children skip?
You won’t find it in the statutory framework of the EYFS, but joy affects how well children learn, and we’re constantly looking for it in our settings. If they aren’t detecting fun, they’ll do whatever it takes to find it. So where does…
Cheryl Warren at the Day of Play in Birmingham 2024
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How do children with autism play?
Ready to redefine play? Some children don’t follow the convention. Their responses mystify and confound us. But there are other brilliantly unique approaches to play.
Emma Pinnock at the Day of Play in Birmingham 2024
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When do we stop playing?
We often imagine play happens in a place of security and comfort. But for some children play involves risk. How does the concept of play change as we age?
Alice Sharp at the Day of Play in Birmingham 2024
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Can educators compete with the virtual world?
Who needs a curriculum? Nothing disseminates learning better than a passionate educator. But this year’s teachers have an extra challenge: by the age of five the Alpha generation has spent more time in the virtual world than in the real…
A nursery teacher is talking with a small child
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Communicating effectively with children
How can we communicate effectively with children – especially during transitions and busy group times?
banner teacher talking with child
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Everyone needs attention
What if we look past children's clamourings for attention and thought, and see that this child is looking for relationship?
two boys climbing a tree
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What is open-ended play?
If you’re concerned about whether open-ended play still has a place in our children's busy lives, consider this: it’s an approach that can be applied anywhere, and the benefits will last them a lifetime.
Kids building block arch
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With a mind for maths
Introducing maths naturally through continuous provision and play and selecting resources carefully makes learning effective and fun.
kids and rabbit
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The power of a smile
It is not enough for children to be cared for, they must fundamentally know that they are cared for. They can only do this through the evidence of their five senses...
Banner, girl finger painting on easel
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Experiencing Art
Art needs to be open-ended and part of a play-based curriculum. Dictated art changes a creative child into a compliant child.
3 boys looking at butterfly
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Beyond Science: Connecting Children to Nature
There's little doubt that the natural world is a great place to learn science. But, we also know that the benefits of nature for children go far beyond academic learning.