When we encourage children to think, by stimulating curiosity and nurturing their sense of wonder, we are helping them to build the foundations for lifelong success.

An indispensable edition of Every Child describing dozens of ways educators and carers can support young children in developing their thinking and problem-solving skills. This issue explores a variety of approaches, accompanied by practical ideas using everyday items and the world around us.

Following the lead of children … everyday problem-solving … philosophical inquiry … staff transition … autism and different thinking perspectives.

Topics include:

• creating a science learning centre
• helping families during staff transition
• supporting children developing numerate skills
• five ways to make the most of library visits
• using everyday resources to support thinking and problem-solving
• philosophical inquiry with young children
• criminal liability and sensible supervision
• young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: respecting different thinking perspectives.

Each issue of Every Child magazine contains a vast range of topics and perspectives on a current theme which varies from issue to issue. It provides service-based activities, snapshots and profiles written by the field, for the field.

Read free sample full-text articles from Every Child magazine here.