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Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids (Fun & Easy Early Years Activities)

Posted by EYR Team on 1st Dec 2025

Christmas is the perfect time to get creative with children! Crafts helps develop fine motor skills, encourages imagination, and provides fun, hands-on learning opportunities. These easy Christmas cra … read more

Creative Advent Calendar Ideas for EYFS & KS1 Educators

Posted by EYR Team on 24th Nov 2025

The festive season is a magical time for children, especially as they anticipate Christmas. Advent is the perfect opportunity to combine excitement with learning. In this blog, we share creative an … read more

Four Simple Christmas Nativity Wreath Crafts to Try this Year

Posted by EYR Team on 17th Nov 2025

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 de … read more

Bonfire Night Activities - Craft Inspiration

Posted by EYR Team on 6th Oct 2025

Bonfire Night is all about bright colours and sparkling lights – but the fun doesn’t have to stop at the fireworks display! Whether you’re looking for safe alternatives for little … read more

Halloween Crafts: DIY Spooky Spiderwebs

Posted by EYR Team on 22nd Sep 2025

Looking for a simple and spooky Halloween craft to engage the little ones in your nursery, school or home? This spooky spiderweb activity is perfect to support fine motor skills whilst also providi … read more

30 At-Home Summer Holiday Activities

Posted by EYR Team on 4th Aug 2025

Looking for ways to keep children entertained this summer during the school break? We’ve got you covered! In this blog we share 30 different activities for you to try – one for each week … 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. … 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 … 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 l … 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 childr … 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 … 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 a … 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

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

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

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

How to incorporate the King’s coronation into your lesson plans - Activity Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 6th Mar 2023

Whilst school and nursery classes are not dictated by awareness days in the annual calendar, they can certainly be utilised to make learning a little bit different and raise children’s awarenes … read more

5 More Ways to Make Your Christmas Eco-Friendly

Posted by EYR Team on 10th Oct 2022

Many people are now more conscious about their environmental impact and looking for ways to be more eco-friendly. With these easy steps, we can all do our part in making sure that this year's holiday … read more

5 Ways to Make Your Christmas Eco-Friendly

Posted by EYR Team on 3rd Oct 2022

Christmas is a time for celebration and gift-giving, but it can also be a time of excess, with people buying more than they need. There are many ways that you can make your holiday season as green as … read more

Celebrating Father's day with Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 30th May 2022

Traditional awareness days such as Father’s day can often present issues for carers and early years practitioners. As we know, all families are unique, and sometimes communicating this to child … read more

Children's Easter Craft Activities

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Mar 2022

It’s that time of year where bunnies, chicks and eggs are popping up everywhere and it can only mean one thing... Easter is here! The big day is just around the corner and it’s time to st … read more

A DIY Mother’s Day Craft Pack

Posted by EYR Team on 14th Mar 2022

Mother’s Day is the perfect celebration of the hard work that caregivers of all kinds put into raising and caring for their children. However, there can often be a feeling of awkwardness aroun … read more

DIY Hungry Caterpillar Costume: An Easy Step-By-Step Guide

Posted by EYR Team on 4th Feb 2021

World Book Day, taking place on Thursday 4th March (2021), is a celebration of all things books, stories and reading. It’s a perfect time to commemorate children’s favourite stor … read more

How to make your own Handprint Parrots - Animal Crafts

Posted by EYR Team on 9th Jul 2020

These colourful parrots are fun and easy to make, the perfect summer craft to do with kids! Suitable for ages 0 to 5 years old. Read the simple instructions below to get started on your crafts! &nbs … read more

How to make a Butterfly Sun Catcher - Summer Crafts

Posted by EYR Team on 23rd Jun 2020

Let the light in this summer with these fun and colourful Butterfly Sun Catchers, the perfect addition to any window! A perfect craft for children aged 5 - 7 years old and a great opportunity to disc … read more

How to Make your Own Rainbow Sparklers

Posted by EYR Team on 27th Mar 2020

Whether you have an event coming up to celebrate or simply are looking to create something fun and colourful with your little ones have a go at these Rainbow Sparklers! This DIY craft is not only eas … read more

How to make Finger Print Easter Cards

Posted by EYR Team on 16th Mar 2020

Get the little ones excited for Easter and make your very own festive bunny cards! An ideal arts and crafts project for children aged 0-5 years old. Simply follow these instructions! &nb … read more

Spring Tuff Tray Ideas & Activities To Explore STEAM

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Feb 2020

“Creativity is the secret sauce to science, technology, engineering and math”— Ainissa Ramirez Introduce STEAM into the early years this British Science Week and engage chi … read more

DIY Card Craft - Heart Hands

Posted by EYR Team on 7th Feb 2020

Valentine's Day is a great excuse to get crafty with the kids! So why not make some lovely heart hands using coloured card, tissue paper and glue. This wonderful DIY crafts idea is ideal for younger … read more

Learning About Chinese New Year 2020

Posted by EYR Team on 13th Jan 2020

It's that time of year again when Lunar New Year celebrations take centre stage! A holiday filled with colour, culture and celebration, the New Year is celebrated annually but follows the Lunar Calen … read more

Make Your Own Diwali Diya lamp - Crafts

Posted by EYR Team on 28th Oct 2019

Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights and is a time of year celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs. During this time, houses, shops and other public places are decorated wit … read more

Make your Own Pine Cone Animals

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Oct 2019

The children will love making their very own adorable pine cone animals this Autumn! Follow our simple step-by-step guide below to create a wonderful woodland scene to celebrate the change of season! … read more

DIY Clay Autumn Leaf Bowls - Craft Activities for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 14th Oct 2019

With the colourful Autumn leaves falling, it's the perfect time to make these beautiful DIY Leaf Bowls to decorate your setting or give as an autumnal gift. A great crafts activity for children aged … read more

Fine Motor Activity: Pom Pom Autumn Tree Painting

Posted by EYR Team on 7th Oct 2019

Combine a fun art and craft activity with fine motor development with this simple pom pom autumn tree painting. This activity is a great way to spark discussions about Autumn and seasons change with … read more

DIY Autumn Leaf Suncatcher - Seasonal Craft Inspiration

Posted by EYR Team on 8th Jul 2019

Now that the seasons are changing and autumn leaves are falling, it is the perfect time to explore the changing environment and the different colours. Encourage your little ones to get inspired by th … read more

Simple Spooktacular Halloween Recipes: Spiderweb Cupcakes

Posted by EYR Team on 1st Jul 2019

All treats, no tricks here! Why not try and bake these scarily delicious spiderweb cupcakes with your little ones? Taking no longer than 40 mins to make, these cupcakes will be a simple and tasty add … read more

How to make Leafy Ghosts - Halloween Crafts

Posted by EYR Team on 24th Jun 2019

How To Make Leafy Ghosts for Halloween Crafts With Halloween just around the corner and the colourful Autumn leaves beginning to fall, why not get crafty with leaves and engage the children … read more

Exploring Science with DIY Floating Boats - Summer Craft Inspiration

Posted by EYR Team on 20th May 2019

Keep your little ones entertained this summer with our floating boats craft. This activity is not only a fun craft but a great way for children to explore different scientific concepts such as materi … read more

Bunny Bowling Game - Easter Crafts for Children

Posted by EYR Team on 7th Jan 2019

Create some festive fun this Easter with this bunny bowling game! Not only a fun activity for your little ones but also a great upcycling craft activity that requires very few resources! … read more

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