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If you think about walking, the first time a child takes a step is huge. Our babies physically develop from the…
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There is a huge amount of research around the importance of the play shared at home. Much of it suggests that…
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Gloop Cornflour is an amazing ingredient to make a fabulous concoction with – gloop! Soft and runny until you hold…
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Sometimes the simplest of ideas make the biggest impact. Take a simple mug tree which most homes have, perhaps sitting at the…
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Contingent talk is an important skill to develop as an adult, and has been proven to aid children in language development….
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Loose parts are a wonderful way to engage our children’s learning and encourage creativity and problem solving. But what are they…
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There are many benefits to yoga, it helps us breathe, stretch, unwind and relax. So why shouldn’t children benefit from it…
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Science is an exciting learning experience for children, or at least it should be! I once asked my husband who is…
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A piece of fabric is one of the most basic things you could have in your resources, yet the possibilities are…
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Small world is an important aspect of children’s play, aiding many areas of development. Imaginative skills are supported allowing the child…
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Watching children develop a relationship with their favourite character is a wonderful moment. The characters in our children’s stories are an…
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The humble cardboard box is a great example of an a-sensory environment. The brown colour suggests nothing in particular. The smooth…
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“What’s through there?” asks little Theo pointing to the door. He’s pointing to one of the many doors on my lock…
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Welcome to a new series on the blog: Reflections on play. Where we explore the different kinds of play and areas…
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Hats! We wear them in winter when it’s cold and summer to give us shade… they are practical objects we use…
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An Introduction to the Series Welcome to a new series on the blog: The Magic of… where we explore the magic…
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