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How to Interpret and Control Behaviour
This article takes a light hearted look at the serious subject of behaviour, terms used to describe children’s behaviour, ways of ‘controlling’ behaviour and the im...
Obesity: A Child’s Perspective
A recent study has shown that the nationwide prejudice of overweight people has filtered down through society into the next generation....
BuyaGift Young Authors Creative Writing Competition
Do you think that you have the next J K Rowling or Roald Dahl in your class? If so, then you may be interested in this creative writing competition for children under 10....
Encouraging Wonderful Questions
One of the most important areas of focus at any early years inspection is the quality of teaching and how this impacts on children’s learning....
Craft Project: Pop-Up Card
This craft project is very simple, but the method can be used to create some very impressive results. Whether you’re wishing someone happy birthday or celebrating a...
Craft Project for Children: Notebook
This is a very simple set of instructions for making a notebook, using a style of book binding called the pamphlet stitch. You can decorate your notebook however you like...
The Power of Photographs in Supporting Children’s Learning
Photographs are a wonderfully versatile resource that can be used to support numerous aspects of children’s learning and development. Here are some examples....
Childcare Ratios: A French Perspective
I watched the Newsnight report last night about the different approaches to childcare in the UK and France, and they discussed some very interesting points....
Craft Project: Papier-Mâché Maracas
Papier-mâché basically means ‘mashed paper’ in French. With bits of plain, boring old paper and a gloopy paste you can make solid 3d structures. Layers of paper are...
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