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Sensory Play: The Importance in Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 8th Dec 2025

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Sensory play is one of the most powerful learning experiences in the early years. It gives children the opportunity to explore, investigate and make sense of their surroundings through touch, sou … read more

2 Ways To Make DIY Halloween Slime

Posted by EYR Team on 16th Sep 2024

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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

How to Create a Sensory Den: Budget-Friendly Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 27th Nov 2023

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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 Dye Pasta for Sensory Play

Posted by EYR Team on 13th Nov 2023

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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

10 Coloured Rice Sensory Play Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Oct 2023

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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

How to Dye Rice for Sensory Play

Posted by EYR Team on 18th Sep 2023

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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

Sensory Play in the Early Years: Activities, Ideas and Planning Tips

Posted by EYR Team on 26th Aug 2019

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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 – including tra … read more

The Benefits of Messy Play for Little Learners

Posted by EYR Team on 29th Jul 2019

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This blog has been written by Holly at Little Learners Southport. Little Learners is a multi award winning messy play and mark making company with over 30 franchises across the country. Mark making … read more

Sensory Play Activities and Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 17th Dec 2018

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Let’s have some messy fun!   Sensory play is an extremely hands-on activity, which lets kids engage with their senses through the exploration of different materials and textures through … read more

How To Make Your Own Sensory Light Box

Posted by EYR Team on 22nd Jan 2018

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A sensory light box can be used in a variety of ways to support learning and development. They are often used as therapeutic tools to stimulate the senses and encourage a calming and relaxing environ … read more