Activity Inspiration

Classroom Icebreaker Activities for the New School Term

Posted by EYR Team on 1st Sep 2025

Returning to the classroom after 6 weeks of summer can be daunting for both children and teachers. Why not ease into the new school term with some fun icebreaker activities? Icebreaker games can be a … read more

School Holiday Activities to Support Learning and Development

Posted by EYR Team on 28th Jul 2025

School's out! Which means it's time to have some summer fun. With the summer holidays nearly in full swing for children across the country, they will be eager to let their hair down and let loose. No … read more

15 Ways to Use Upcycled Crates in Outdoor Play

Posted by EYR Team on 30th Jun 2025

Outdoor learning has been widely acknowledged as a crucial element within early years' development. It not only refreshes a child's learning environment, but it provides them with a space to explor … read more

Edible Sensory Play Activities

Posted by EYR Team on 16th Jun 2025

Sensory play is incredibly beneficial for babies and young children. Not only is it fun, but there is a lot of learning that takes place that you might not realise. When a child engages in sensor … read more

10 Sand & Water Activities for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 9th Jun 2025

There's no better time to get outside and enjoy some sand and water activities than when the sun is shining in the summer! Children naturally love to explore and investigate – and sand and wa … read more

What is Sand and Water Play?

Posted by EYR Team on 19th May 2025

Sand and water play is a popular activity in many early years’ educational settings, from nurseries and preschools to childminders and at home. It offers children the opportunity to explore mate … read more

7 Outdoor Loose Parts Play Activity Ideas and Benefits

Posted by EYR Team on 12th May 2025

In this blog we will be delving into outdoor loose parts play, discussing the value and benefits and sharing 7 of our favourite ways to use loose parts outside. Read on for activity inspiration to tr … read more

How Children Learn Through Sand and Water Play

Posted by EYR Team on 5th May 2025

Learning through play is a hot topic within the early year’s sector with a lot of parents and educators wanting more information on specifically how children can learn skills whilst engaging in … read more

Outdoor Classroom Ideas: 10 Ways to Support KS1 Learning Outside

Posted by EYR Team on 28th Apr 2025

We all know the benefits that outdoor learning can have on a child’s development, but often, coming up with outdoor classroom ideas can be a bit of a struggle. In this blog we share 10 suggestio … read more

8 Outdoor Tuff Tray Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Apr 2025

We all know about the importance of getting outside. However, it can be difficult to think of new and exciting activities that keep little ones engaged without using a lot of costly resources. In th … read more

Sand and Water Tuff Tray Inspiration

Posted by EYR Team on 7th Apr 2025

Looking for Tuff Tray activities? You've come to the right place! Due to its amazing versatility, one of our favourite resources is our Tuff Tray. Whether you are using the Mini Tuff Tray o … read more

10 Easter Tuff Tray Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 17th Mar 2025

With Easter springing upon us, what better way to keep your little ones entertained than with Easter tuff tray ideas? In this blog we present a selection of 10 simple yet fun tuff tray activities th … read more

10 Imaginative Play Activities Your Children Will Love

Posted by EYR Team on 10th Mar 2025

Children growing up in the modern world can so easily be entertained with devices and screens however there are huge benefits associated with organic creative imaginative play. In this blog we s … read more

10 Mother's Day Card Ideas for Kids

Posted by EYR Team on 3rd Mar 2025

Looking for fun and creative Mother's Day Card Ideas for kids? Interested in making one-of-a-kind handmade cards? In this blog, we share 10 easy Mother's Day card ideas to try with your litt … read more

EYR Budget Friendly Series: Cheap Science Activities for Kids

Posted by EYR Team on 17th Feb 2025

School budgets are tight, fact. This budget-friendly blog series will explore cost-effective solutions to teaching and share subject-specific activity ideas. This is to provide educators with simple … read more

5 Simple Activities for World Book Day

Posted by EYR Team on 10th Feb 2025

World Book Day is just around the corner and it’s the biggest celebration of its kind. We celebrate World Book Day to salute authors, books, and illustrators and to give all young children … read more

6 Easy Ramadan Crafts for Children

Posted by EYR Team on 27th Jan 2025

Introducing children to different cultures and various festivals is a great way for children to understand more about the world around us. Ramadan is one such festival that is rapidly approaching and … read more

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

Posted by EYR Team on 20th Jan 2025

For the second in our budget-friendly blog series, we will be exploring literacy! Specifically, we will be suggesting a variety of cost-effective solutions for you to support children’s learnin … read more

5 Fun Science Experiments for Kids to Explore STEM at Home

Posted by EYR Team on 16th Dec 2024

Engaging young children in STEM experiments is a great way to explore the links between science, technology, engineering and maths using everyday materials found at home. In this blog, we’ve pu … read more

9 Chinese New Year Ideas & Activities

Posted by EYR Team on 9th Dec 2024

Chinese New Year is one of my favourite festivals and celebrations. There are lots of Chinese New Year activities you can do, and there are different ways to incorporate this festival within the … read more

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 simpl … read more

Advent Ideas for Children This Christmas

Posted by EYR Team on 18th Nov 2024

What is Advent? Traditionally, Advent marks the beginning of the Christian Year and takes place the four weeks before Christmas. Beginning on November 29 or the nearest Sunday. The word Adve … read more

Personalised Christmas Wrapping Paper - Festive Art and Crafts Activities

Posted by EYR Team on 11th Nov 2024

Add a personal touch to your gifts this year with Christmas wrapping paper designed by your little ones! There really is no right or wrong way of doing this hands-on craft activity and will allow chi … read more

Four Simple Christmas Nativity Wreath Crafts to Try this Year

Posted by EYR Team on 4th Nov 2024

A Christmas wreath is a very commonly recognised symbol of the festive nativity period. They are used in homes and other settings as decorations on doors, walls or tables. With so many different desi … read more

Nativity Ideas: How to Celebrate the Christmas Message with Young Children

Posted by EYR Team on 28th Oct 2024

Christmas is a traditional Christian celebration that marks the birth of Jesus Christ. The Nativity story, also known as the Christmas story, is the tale that recounts this event. In this blog, we su … 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

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

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

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

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

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 2024

Posted by EYR Team on 25th Mar 2024

After-school clubs are more than just a place to go; they're a chance for children to learn, grow, and have fun outside of regular classes. In this blog, we'll share 20 creative after-school club ide … 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

As World Book Day circles around once more, the panic for World Book Day Ideas begins to set in. In this blog we bring you 28 different activities to try in your setting from creative art and crafts, … 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 … 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 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

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

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

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