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Less is more when it comes to toys?

Have you ever noticed the more toys children have, the less they play and become deeply engaged ?

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Is it cuteness or a human printing press?

Looking at whether its time to time to stop using children’s hands to create cute cards designed by the adult?

Looking to start an autumn ritual ?

How can you bring technology into Early Years WITHOUT using computers?

What are Authentic Resources?

At The Curiosity Approach, we absolutely love Authentic resources, recycled materials and loose parts. But, what are 'Authentic resources'? At our Curiosity Approach settings we use a wide range o...

Authentic resources in Early Years- How can you become a treasure hunter.

Let’s get started! It can be quite overwhelming, where do you start to find authentic items for your Early Childhood setting? Feeling self-conscious eyeing up other people’s stalls and rummagin...

Does nursery decor and the impact on children's wellbeing?

I opened my newest nursery in January of this year and it has been an incredible journey. Having had nurseries and pre-schools for over 19 years, I originally was in favour of everything plastic, b...

Should we use real vegetables in Early Years play?

Plastic play or natural play?There is much debate about using real food in children's play and being respectful of food and the awareness of food poverty and or allergens.   Here are...