In the beginning of January 2020, Time Magazine published an article about the benefits of being bored, particularly in relation to adults, and the way in which boredom can spark creativity. Boredom has a very bad reputation over the years. “The devil makes work for idle hands” (anon), “Boredom is the enemy of successful education” (M. Rhalmi – 2010), “Stop doodling and get on with your writing” (my Year 3 teacher, 1994). However, the basis for continuous provision in Early Years settings is a rich environment in which learners can explore and learn based on the stimuli that are around them. The best nursery classrooms are the ones with the most enticing learning opportunities, aimed at encouraging self-directed learning. Unfortunately, curriculum and time constraints can often be the 'enemy' of education, meaning that Key Stage 1 classrooms and above become learning factories, imparting knowledge (and some skills) through instruction. There are approaches out there
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