The 100
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Starting school
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46. Learning to read
Learning to read is a long journey. It begins before your child can even speak and continues for many years...Alexis Ralphs Jan 24, 2021 -
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51. Puppets
Despite the sophisticated animation and gadgetry that most young children have access to today, puppets remain hugely popular and engaging....Alexis Ralphs Jan 24, 2021 -
Physical development
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58. Dance
It’s tempting to think of dance as a talent, or a natural gift that some children can do and others...Alexis Ralphs Jan 24, 2021 -
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60. Music
The musical processing system shares much with that of speech and language. Musical experiences which enhance that processing therefore enhance...Alexis Ralphs Jan 24, 2021 -
Real world activities
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61. Cooking
Cooking is about so much more than making fairy cakes - although of course these are always great fun.Alexis Ralphs Jan 24, 2021 -
Reggio Emilia Approach
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65. Project-based Learning
What do you do when your pre-schooler develops an all-consuming passion, like volcanoes, ponies or whip spiders? Buy them a...Alexis Ralphs Jan 24, 2021 -
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66. Constructive play
Cutting with scissors is an advanced skill, requiring hand strength, hand-eye co-ordination and the ability to use both hands together....Alexis Ralphs Jan 24, 2021 -
Essential skills
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67. Drawing
Research suggests that there is a link between the amount of detail in a four year-old's drawings and later academic success. It’s...Alexis Ralphs Jan 24, 2021 -
Starting school
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73. Writing
The big one! Writing is a broad topic including letter formation and handwriting, punctuation, spelling, grammar and creative writing. Here...Alexis Ralphs Jan 24, 2021 -
Physical development
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75. Functional play
Does your baby or toddler enjoy repetitive play with everyday objects? Is she less interested in 'proper' toys? This is...Alexis Ralphs Jan 24, 2021 -
Natural play
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77. Outdoor Games
The sensory experience of outdoor play has a profound effect on learning. The sounds, smells, textures and temperatures of the...Alexis Ralphs Jan 24, 2021 -
How children learn
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79. Listening to Stories
Stories help young children to make sense of the world. Without experiences of their own to draw on, stories act...Alexis Ralphs Jan 24, 2021
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play11. Guide to block play
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Essential play20. Doll's house play and why it matters
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Imaginative play48. Imaginative play
Imaginative play - any game...Jan 24, 2021 -
Play43. Independent Play
As a child, you remember...Jan 24, 2021 -
Essential play22. Small World Play
Have you heard of small...Jan 24, 2021 -
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Constructive play is the second...Jan 24, 2021
