The 100
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Reggio Emilia Approach
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12. Process art
Getting the craft box out to make decorations and cards with our children sounds like a cosy, Pinterest-friendly activity but...Alexis Ralphs Sep 19, 2020 -
Learning to think
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16. Boredom
“ So all we could do was to sit sit sit sit And we did not like it, not one...Alexis Ralphs Nov 29, 2020 -
Toy box essentials
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The Ultimate Guide to Playdough
When the first Covid lockdown happened, the first thing I did was try to buy lots of flour. I've got four...Alexis Ralphs Dec 08, 2020 -
Our philosophy
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21. Down with Pinterest-friendly craft ideas!
Play is the most important thing a child can do. Bringing home a paper plate face with button eyes and...Alexis Ralphs Sep 19, 2020 -
Essential play
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22. Small World Play
Have you heard of small world play? In this type of play, children can build, create and imagine, all in...Alexis Ralphs Sep 19, 2020 -
Natural play
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24. Den-Making
The good news is it’s never too late to start den building and you don’t always need to be in...Alexis Ralphs Sep 19, 2020 -
Natural play
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40. Exploring Nature
Research tells us time and again that regular play in natural environments has a positive impact on almost every aspect...Alexis Ralphs Jul 28, 2020 -
Play
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43. Independent Play
Develop creativity, determination and a can-do attitude with this simple formula. You won't need toys, or any special equipment. And,...Alexis Ralphs Sep 19, 2020 -
Imaginative play
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48. Imaginative play
Dressing up isn’t just for parties. It’s a powerful way of teaching children that our thoughts and feelings may be...Alexis Ralphs Sep 19, 2020 -
Learning to think
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50. Executive functions
When faced with familiar situations, we don't have to think too hard. We have a mental map, a schema, for...Alexis Ralphs Sep 19, 2020 -
Reggio Emilia Approach
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55. The Hundred Languages of Children
How many languages does your child speak? Just one? Maybe two? Educators in Reggio Emilia, Italy, believe that they have...Alexis Ralphs Sep 19, 2020 -
Reggio Emilia Approach
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63. Provocations and invitations to play
Henry comes into the living room to find a line of cars, buses and taxis perched on the second shelf...Alexis Ralphs Sep 19, 2020
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