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Gardening Activity Ideas for Early Years: Fun & Educational Outdoor Learning

Posted by EYR Team on 27th Apr 2026

Gardening is a fantastic way to bring learning to life in early years settings. Whether at home or in a nursery, simple gardening activities can support children’s development while encouraging … read more

The Developmental Benefits of Gardening for Young Children

Posted by EYR Team on 20th Apr 2026

Gardening offers far more than just outdoor play—it plays an important role in supporting children’s development in the early years. From building communication skills to encouraging emot … read more

5 upcycling ideas for your garden

Posted by EYR Team on 19th Apr 2022

Many people think that gardening is expensive, and requires a lot of time and effort to maintain. But it doesn't have to be. The truth is that you don't need loads of money to start gardening. By com … read more

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Gardening Activity Ideas for Early Years: Fun & Educational Outdoor Learning

Posted by EYR Team on 27th Apr 2026

The Developmental Benefits of Gardening for Young Children

Posted by EYR Team on 20th Apr 2026

5 upcycling ideas for your garden

Posted by EYR Team on 19th Apr 2022

Welcome to our Office Garden!

Posted by EYR Team on 28th Mar 2022

With National Gardening Week just around the corner we wanted to shine a spotlight on our very own office garden and give you a tour! Tucked away in a retail park in Stretford, Greater Manch … read more

How to make a minibeast hotel

Posted by EYR Team on 8th Mar 2022

What is a minibeast? A minibeast, creepy crawlies, insects and bugs are quite literally a small animal. They are defined as “invertebrates” which means that they don& … read more

Sensory Gardens In Schools: How To Create One

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Sep 2019

Here at Early Years Resources, we are firm believers in the idea that children learn more when all of their senses are fully engaged. Nicky Roeber, from Wyevale Garden Centres, discusses … read more

How to Create Outdoor Spaces for Babies and Toddlers

Posted by EYR Team on 22nd Oct 2018

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

How to create a sustainable Garden in Small Spaces

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Jul 2018

This article has been written by Anne Gunning, North West Regional Schools Advisor for the RHS Campaign for School Gardening. In this blog we discuss ways in which you can create a sustainable garden … read more

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Gardening Activity Ideas for Early Years: Fun & Educational Outdoor Learning

The Developmental Benefits of Gardening for Young Children

5 upcycling ideas for your garden

Welcome to our Office Garden!

How to make a minibeast hotel

Sensory Gardens In Schools: How To Create One

How to Create Outdoor Spaces for Babies and Toddlers

How to create a sustainable Garden in Small Spaces

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