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A setting's displays can take time and energy to do well, but the effort is rewarded when you see how much they are appreciated by their audience, says Lena Engel 'Display' is a word that has a variety of meanings depending on its context. In a museum or library, a display is usually some kind of exhibition. In sport, a display is the exposition of people's skills and achievements. In a school, a display can be an exhibition of interesting artefacts or the exposition of children's work. In early years settings, practitioners should ensure that their energies are focused on using display as an educational tool. It is important that any audience of a display should have its needs met effectively.

'Display' is a word that has a variety of meanings depending on its context. In a museum or library, a display is usually some kind of exhibition. In sport, a display is the exposition of people's skills and achievements. In a school, a display can be an exhibition of interesting artefacts or the exposition of children's work. In early years settings, practitioners should ensure that their energies are focused on using display as an educational tool. It is important that any audience of a display should have its needs met effectively.

Creating effective and educationally-sound displays is an arduous and continuous task. However, it is one that brings great satisfaction when positive benefits to children and parents are observed.

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