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Classroom Icebreaker Activities for the New School Term

Posted by EYR Team on 1st Sep 2025

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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

How to Make Your Classroom More Engaging

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Jul 2025

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Besides the support of a teacher, a positive and engaging classroom environment has been found to be crucial for children’s motivation, behaviour, and overall academic success. This is true for … read more

5 Simple Classroom Display Ideas For Early Years: September Edition

Posted by EYR Team on 14th Jul 2025

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Classroom Displays are essential no matter the size of your setting. They can be a great way to add colour, explore aspects of the EYFS curriculum or showcase children’s work. In this blog we s … read more

What is a Room Design Service?

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Jun 2025

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Nowadays there are a lot of options on the market to have a room or part of your setting designed for you but what does this entail? In this blog, we will answer some of the frequently asked questions … read more

How to Promote Equality and Diversity in the Classroom

Posted by EYR Team on 3rd Feb 2025

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Early childhood is a critical time for shaping a young person’s beliefs, attitudes and values. Therefore, early years settings play a crucial role in promoting equality and diversity among youn … read more

Addressing Sensory Needs in the Classroom

Posted by EYR Team on 30th Sep 2024

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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

How to Improve your Learning Space

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Sep 2024

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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

Simple Storage Solutions & Hacks for your Classroom

Posted by EYR Team on 15th Jul 2024

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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 is … read more

10 Outstanding Classroom Display Ideas to Create An Engaging Learning Environment

Posted by EYR Team on 18th Mar 2024

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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

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

Posted by EYR Team on 20th Nov 2023

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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

Your Essential Checklist for the New School Year

Posted by EYR Team on 6th Nov 2023

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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

How to create an eco-friendly classroom

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Aug 2023

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Creating an eco-friendly learning environment is an important step towards a sustainable future. Not only does it promote environmental awareness and conservation among students, but it can also save … read more

Tips to Keep Children Engaged on their Return to the Classroom

Posted by EYR Team on 30th Aug 2022

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This blog has been written by Matthew Crouch aka Mr C Classroom. An EYFS lead, class teacher and EYR Industry Expert. In this blog he uses his experience and knowledge - particularly as a PSHE subjec … read more