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7 Winter Activity Ideas for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Dec 2024

The changing seasons bring many new and exciting opportunities for children to learn more about the world around them by spending time outdoors in nature. Winter is also a wonderful time to try si … read more

Creative Nativity Ideas: How to Celebrate the Christmas Story with Young Children

Posted by EYR Team on 28th Oct 2024

The festive season is the perfect opportunity to introduce young children to the story of Christmas through engaging, hands-on activities. These Nativity themed activities not only teach the Chris … read more

DIY Diwali Art: How to Create a Flower Garland & Rangoli Picture

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Oct 2024

Celebrate the Festival of Lights by creating Diwali art to display! In this blog, we show you how to make pom pom marigold flowers and colourful rangoli art with a few basic supplies. These Diwali d … read more

Outdoor Learning Benefits for Early Years - an Expert's Perspective

Posted by EYR Team on 14th Oct 2024

This article has been written by early years consultant, Anne Rodgers, from ATR Consultancy. Anne has 36 years’ experience of working in the childcare and education sector. This includes traini … read more

7 Playground Games to Encourage Physical Activity in Children

Posted by EYR Team on 7th Oct 2024

Children don't have long break times, usually between 20-30 minutes. So how can they be encouraged to use this time to do something active? We've put together a list of traditional and engaging playg … read more

Addressing Sensory Needs in the Classroom

Posted by EYR Team on 30th Sep 2024

As early years educators, it is essential to create an environment that caters to the needs of all students. By addressing sensory needs in the classroom through a holistic and whole-classroom approa … read more

What Makes a Good Outdoor Learning Environment?

Posted by EYR Team on 23rd Sep 2024

This blog has been written by Samantha Aumonier, Level 3 Forest School Leader, EYR Brand Ambassador and advocate for outdoor learning and play. To learn more about Samantha, head over to her Instagra … read more

2 Ways To Make DIY Halloween Slime

Posted by EYR Team on 16th Sep 2024

What could be better than concocting your own DIY Halloween slime with just a few ingredients? As well as being gloopy and a fun sensory experience, playing with slime has the added bonus of support … read more

5 Fun Gross Motor Activities For Children

Posted by EYR Team on 9th Sep 2024

This blog has been written with the help our industry expert, Helen Gill. An experienced Physiotherapist with a history working in the health, wellness and fitness industry. She has a Bac … read more

How to Improve your Learning Space

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Sep 2024

Studies have demonstrated that students are less successful without a proper learning space. This includes behavioral or academic performance loss. In this blog we will review the importance of a pro … read more

Getting Back to School Ready - Tips and Advice

Posted by EYR Team on 26th Aug 2024

This blog post has been written by Jeanette Morris our in-house Early Years Specialist who has over 33 years of teaching experience and a real passion for Early Years Education. So, the hol … read more

Simple Homeschool Ideas To Make Learning Fun

Posted by EYR Team on 12th Aug 2024

Sabrina, mother and teacher from Play of the Wild, shares her favourite homeschool ideas and tips to help parents home school their children and make learning at home more fun! Home school I … read more

15 Autumn Arts and Crafts Ideas for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 29th Jul 2024

Get inspired by nature with 15 autumn arts and crafts ideas to try with your little ones to introduce children to the wonders of the changing seasons. Gather colourful leaves and fallen pine cones to … read more

How to Pick the Right Early Years Furniture

Posted by EYR Team on 22nd Jul 2024

The importance of choosing furniture for your nursery or early years classroom Choosing the right classroom furniture or library furniture for your nursery or early years setting … read more

Art and Craft Essentials For Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 15th Jul 2024

Check out our handy art & craft essentials guide and get ready for fun and messy hands-on activities in your learning setting (perfect for those dreary rainy days!) In this blog, we bre … read more

Simple Storage Solutions & Hacks for your Classroom

Posted by EYR Team on 15th Jul 2024

As we all know, finding storage solutions can be a recurring nightmare for many early years settings. From classrooms and nurseries to childminders and even homeschoolers, there is always the issue … read more

What are the Benefits of Afterschool Club?

Posted by EYR Team on 8th Jul 2024

Afterschool Club is becoming more and more common in the UK with around 60% of schools offering some form of wraparound care in 2024. Although many people do not know what to expect or understand the … read more

15 Simple Minibeast Art and Craft Ideas for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 24th Jun 2024

Explore the amazing world of minibeasts found in habitats and ecosystems around the world with these 15 simple minibeast art and craft ideas to try in your early years setting. These activities are … read more

20 Icebreaker Physical Education Games For Children

Posted by EYR Team on 17th Jun 2024

Icebreakers can range from games and questions to creative challenges that bring children together. In this blog, we present 20 icebreaker physical education games that can help bring shy children ou … read more

What are the benefits of Art and Crafts for Children?

Posted by EYR Team on 10th Jun 2024

Art & Crafts have tremendous developmental benefits for young children. They are, of course, great for incorporating the Expressive Arts & Design element of the EYFS, but are also vital in al … read more

20 Outdoor Art Ideas for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 20th May 2024

Rain or shine, the opportunity to create outdoor art is always at our fingertips and offers a whole host of benefits for children's mental well-being and creativity. In this blog, we share … read more

20 Nature Activities for Toddlers

Posted by EYR Team on 6th May 2024

If you're looking for nature activities for toddlers and early years, you've come to the right place! As technology usage has increased in our lives and in the lives of our children, it can … read more

14 Best Imaginative Play Toys for Children

Posted by EYR Team on 29th Apr 2024

Encouraging Imaginative Play is not only fun but can be essential for a child's development. In this blog we will be sharing a selection of the best imaginative play toys from various categories of i … read more

Top 30 EYFS Outdoor Activities

Posted by EYR Team on 22nd Apr 2024

As we approach summer and the weather becomes warmer, you might start to hear, “Can we have class outside today?” more and more often. However we can appreciate that it can be difficult t … read more

10 Easy Fine Motor Tuff Tray Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 15th Apr 2024

Looking to support your little one’s fine motor skills whilst engaging in fun and playful activities? Then why not try one of our 10 fine motor tuff tray ideas? Whether you’re a parent, c … read more

9 Outdoor Classroom Ideas for Preschoolers

Posted by EYR Team on 8th Apr 2024

Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor learning and play. It is more than simply moving your traditional classroom lessons outdoors but instead learning from the … read more

10 Windy Day Activities For Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 1st Apr 2024

Make playtime a breeze with these 10 windy day activities to try in your early years settings. Explore wind power with these simple low-cost activities to entertain children of all ages. Man … read more

After-School Club Ideas: 20 Innovative Activities For Children

Posted by EYR Team on 25th Mar 2024

After-school clubs are a fantastic way to help children develop new skills, make friends, and explore their interests in a fun and safe environment. Whether your club focuses on sports, arts, academi … read more

10 Outstanding Classroom Display Ideas to Create An Engaging Learning Environment

Posted by EYR Team on 18th Mar 2024

Whether transforming blank walls or updating spaces for the new term, classroom display ideas can reinforce a welcoming environment for children. In this blog, we share 10 classroom display … read more

EYFS Numeracy Activities: 10 Fun Ways to Boost Early Maths Skills

Posted by EYR Team on 26th Feb 2024

Maths in the early year’s foundation stage is a vital stepping stone for children and it forms one of the seven key areas for learning. Therefore it is so important to make sure that your littl … read more

Promoting Literacy in the Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 12th Feb 2024

Literacy is one of the key areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage and therefore understanding effective ways of promoting literacy in the early years is vital as it sets children up for success in … read more

28 World Book Day Ideas for School

Posted by EYR Team on 5th Feb 2024

World Book Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate stories, spark imagination, and help children develop a lifelong love of reading. Whether you're planning activities for Early Years, KS1, or K … read more

What Is Mathematics in Early Years?

Posted by EYR Team on 29th Jan 2024

Early Years Education is defined by the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages). This EYFS curriculum is split into 7 areas of learning: Communication & Language, Literacy, Expressive Arts and Desig … read more

EYFS Literacy Activities: 10 Engaging Ideas for Early Language Development

Posted by EYR Team on 22nd Jan 2024

The Early Years Foundation Stage, or EYFS, covers children’s education between the ages of 0 and 5. It is therefore a crucial stage in any child’s development. The EYFS is split into 7 ke … read more

Benefits of Imaginative Play for Kids

Posted by EYR Team on 15th Jan 2024

The benefits of imaginative play for kids are often overlooked imaginative play is frequently seen as an activity to pass time rather than something that can be used to support learning. In this blo … read more

The Importance of Reading in the Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 8th Jan 2024

There are few things in a child’s early years (birth to 5) more important than reading. Not only is it a fundamental skill for early education, but is required multiple times a day. In this blo … read more

How to promote environmental awareness using the 7 areas of EYFS

Posted by EYR Team on 1st Jan 2024

As early years practitioners, you play a pivotal role in shaping young minds, and what better way to do so than by nurturing a love for the environment from an early age? In this blog, we dive into h … read more

Conservation Classroom Activities For Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 25th Dec 2023

In a world where fostering a deep connection to our planet is vital for future generations, instilling a sense of environmental responsibility from a young age is essential. In this blog, we suggest … read more

Eco-friendly Activity Ideas for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 18th Dec 2023

Fostering eco-friendly practices in the classroom is essential to instil a sense of responsibility and care for the environment from a young age. But what does eco-friendly mean? Being eco-friendly m … read more

How to Create a Sensory Den: Budget-Friendly Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 27th Nov 2023

For children of all ages and abilities, sensory rooms and gardens offer a variety of benefits through immersive multi-sensory environments. These specially designed therapeutic spaces are typically h … read more

How to use music in your early years and classroom settings.

Posted by EYR Team on 20th Nov 2023

It has been proven that music plays a key role in brain development as it contributes to learning language, motor, emotional intelligence and collaboration skills. With early years educators constant … read more

How to Dye Pasta for Sensory Play

Posted by EYR Team on 13th Nov 2023

Looking for a creative and interactive activity to engage all of your child’s senses? Look no further than DIY rainbow pasta for sensory play! This sensory play activity not only provides ente … read more

Your Essential Checklist for the New School Year

Posted by EYR Team on 6th Nov 2023

The new school year can bring with it excitement and anticipation, but also a degree of stress if not properly planned and organised. To ensure you have a successful start to the upcoming school year … read more

Environmental Activities for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 23rd Oct 2023

The world we live in is facing more and more environmental challenges. Therefore, it is important, now more than ever, to educate the next generation, giving them an increased sense of responsibility … read more

Exploring Music Therapy in an Early Years Context

Posted by EYR Team on 16th Oct 2023

As an early years educator, you may have heard about or witnessed first-hand, the benefits that music can have in educational settings. But have you considered music therapy? In the last few yea … read more

Introducing the topic of Pride into your early years setting

Posted by EYR Team on 9th Oct 2023

What is Pride Month? The annual celebration of Pride month began back in June 1970. This is when the first Pride parade was organised to celebrate the anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Thi … read more

10 Coloured Rice Sensory Play Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Oct 2023

Sensory play is one of the best ways to encourage children to get creative, use their imagination and develop their senses! One of the most popular types of sensory play is playing with coloured rice … read more

EYR Budget Friendly Series: How to Teach Maths on a Budget

Posted by EYR Team on 25th Sep 2023

So far in our Budget Friendly blog series, we have covered two of the core curricular topics: literacy and science. Today’s blog follows this up with our favourite ways to teach Maths on a budg … read more

How to Dye Rice for Sensory Play

Posted by EYR Team on 18th Sep 2023

Are you looking for an easy-to-set-up activity to engage your children in sensory play? Look no further than coloured rice! With just a few supplies and some creative thinking, you can create a vibra … read more

Advice for Schools: How to Spend your Government-Allocated Funding

Posted by EYR Team on 11th Sep 2023

This blog has been put together to provide a bit of guidance for the new financial year in your setting. Whilst each school will, of course, have their own specific needs, long-term goals and plans f … read more

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