This issue we focus on the theme ‘Light and dark’ and we have a range of fantastic activities to brighten up little faces. Read more.
Sunny days
Bring some sunshine into your setting with these bright and lively activities
By Nina Filipek — freelance education writer and supply teacher.
Nurseries around the world – Japan
We travel to Japan to take a look inside Naruse Kindergarten situated on the outskirts of Tokyo
By Amy Jones — part-time teacher of English and French and mother of three
Can’t read, won’t read
Ian Whybrow, creator of Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs, talks about how practitioners and parents can work together to encourage the enjoyment of books among babies and young children
By Ian Whybrow — children’s book author.
War of words
With synthetic phonics recently hitting the headlines again, Ruth Miskin, Creator of Read Write Inc (OUP) and the Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen go head to head on the topical issue
By Ruth Miskin — Creator of Read Write Inc (OUP) and Michael Rosen — the Children’s Laureate
Also this month
More great articles published this month.
This month's resources
Day and night in the park poster
Look at the images of the park in the day and at night. What differences can you spot? This poster can be used as a stimulus for creative writing and poetry.
Light sources poster
Can you identify each light source. How do each of these light sources help us in our everyday lives?
Night-time in the park game
Use your torch to spot all the creatures hiding in the park at night. Featured in Nursery Education PLUS February 2008
Olivia the Octopus (music only)
If you know the lyrics then add them to this instrumental version of Olivia the Octopus.
Olivia the Octopus song
Join in this song about Olivia the Octopus and find out how she catches her tea!
Light sources poster notes
Activity ideas for using this bright poster to help children identify different light sources
Other resources this month
Latest news
Scholastic book bags a BAFTA 11 Feb 2008
The Golden Compass wins 2008 BAFTA award
Bear with me 8 Feb 2008
Take part in the ‘Bring your Bear’ fundraising event for Action Medical Research
Retiring headteachers need replacements 6 Feb 2008
Over a quarter of department heads and half of all head teachers, plan to retire in the next five years says research from the GTC.
Increase space, supervision and support says Cameron 5 Feb 2008
Conservative leader David Cameron publicises results of his party’s Childhood Review
New class is boys only 1 Feb 2008
A mixed-school in Devon has got an all-boys class for the first time in the 30-year history of the school
This month's calendar
| Calendar for Aug 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Martin Luther King Speech | Annual Coracle Regatta on River Severn | A day out with “Thomas’” |
