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Learning and development: Our bright idea: A natural retreat

Give children a sense of privacy and quiet to help them enjoy the time they spend in your setting's book area.

Staff at House of Eden Nursery at Aycliffe Primary School were concerned about the open aspect of their nursery's book area.

Acting manager Sharon Foster says, 'We wanted the children to have a calm, private space where they could retreat from the hustle and bustle of the nursery to relax and enjoy books, either alone or with adults and special friends.'

Planned learning intentions

To select and use activities and resources independently

To enjoy an increasing range of books

To respond to what they see, hear, smell, touch and feel

Resources

- Thin net

- door curtains

- coasters

- place mats

- wind mobiles

- baskets

- picnic hampers

- textured fabric and cushions, all in neutral colours

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