h2. Nursery Education

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h3. Nursery Education, No. 96, April 2006

<B>April 2006</B>

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Designed as an essential tool for planning, managing and delivering the Early Learning Goals for under fives. Each monthly issue of Nursery Education covers a popular early years theme.

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<h3>In April's issue</h3>

<p><strong>'Imagination focus'</strong></p>

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<li>a look at why children have imaginary friends and top tips on how to manage them; letting children take the lead in imaginative play; practical ideas to encourage and stimulate children's imagination in your setting.

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<p><strong>Storytelling</strong></p>

<li>we look at the importance of reading aloud and telling stories.

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<p><strong>Outdoor play</strong></p>

<li>how to make the most of different types of outdoor play areas.

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<p><strong>'Superheroes' activities</strong></p>

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<li><strong>To the rescue</strong> &ndash; send your children on a superhero's mission to help other people.</li>

<li><strong>Save our setting</strong> &ndash; get out and about as you focus on the environment.</li>

<li><strong>It's a super party</strong> &ndash; get creative with superhero costumes for a special party.</li>

<li><strong>We have lift off!</strong> &ndash; use space role play to introduce the idea of different cultures.</li>

<li><strong>Birth to three</strong> &ndash; encourage young children to think about the heroes in their lives.</li>

<li><strong>Superheroes posters </strong> &ndash; don't forget our two fun posters to support this month's superheroes theme!</li>

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<p><strong>Regulars</strong></p>

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<li>News desk, new resources, letters, Dr Hilary Jones' expert advice on whooping cough, a day in the life of a registered childminder, plus great book reviews and a buyers' guide on kitchen role-play equipment.</li>

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<p><strong>Next month:</strong> Special focus on 'Creative spaces' and a great range of 'Castles' activities.</p>