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Sunken Settlements
Comparing lost treasures of Ancient Egypt and Bronze Age Britain
Have you ever used archaeology and object handling as a way to hook the interest of children in to primary history? Are you searching for creative ways to compare and contrast ancient civilizations? Would you like to extend your subject knowledge? Want inspiration for building in fascinating local history seamlessly...
Sunken Settlements
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Learning about the past through toys and games
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A learning theme centred on toys and games is perfect for younger children as the Early Years curriculum is, of course, all about learning through play. Planned carefully, it can also provide many opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the past.
Adult-directed learning opportunities
Provide the children with...
Learning about the past through toys and games
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Museums, schools and creativity: How learning can be enhanced
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What do we mean by creativity?In the last few years there has been an emphasis on the ‘creative curriculum', ‘creativity' and ‘creative teaching and learning', but there has not always been a shared understanding of what this means. This article uses the definition from ‘Creativity - find it, promote it'...
Museums, schools and creativity: How learning can be enhanced
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Literacy Time Plus+ My Writing Progress Record
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Synopsis: Self-assessment sheets for Early Years literacy, which the child completes in discussion with the teacher.
Review: This would be useful if Early Years staff have not got any other assessment strategy in place. It contains colour sheets for the child to complete, stating what level they are on and...
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Using Spaces Near You
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Please note: This article pre-dates the current National Curriculum; some content may be outdated and links may be broken.
Urban spaces such as parks and gardens offer a range of opportunities for children's learning. In these green patches children can investigate, observe, wonder, record and create.
Using Spaces Near You
