Life begins with an egg - and their potential for learning opportunities and fun activities is endless, as Helen Bromley demonstrates.

Spring is a time for optimism - for looking forward and for escaping the cold of the winter. It is also a time for new life, a time to celebrate and enjoy young animals of all kinds, including those hatched from eggs.

At this time of year, children may be interested in eggs for all kinds of reasons, including the appearance of the chocolate variety in the shops! Whatever the initial stimulus, eggs make a fascinating focus for all kinds of explorations in your setting.

Adult-focused activities may well include cooking eggs in a variety of ways, involving the children as much as possible in the preparation of a range for dishes (taking care to be aware of any allergies, of course).

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