by EYR Team | Dec 7, 2015 | Craft Corner, Winter Crafts
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 environment. Often found in early years settings, a sensory light box can be...
by EYR Team | Nov 25, 2015 | Craft Corner, Winter Crafts
What could be more personal than a handmade card for Christmas? Not only a personal touch but these festive crafts will keep your little ones entertained for hours as they make cards for their family and friends. To make your handprint Christmas cards you will need: A...
by EYR Team | Nov 18, 2015 | Early Years Ideas, Inspiration
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. Over time the telling of the Nativity story has developed and many children participate...
by EYR Team | Nov 9, 2015 | Early Years Development, Inspiration
Teaching children about different cultures provides them with vital knowledge that will help them to develop an understanding of the world around them. This allows children to first understand the similarities and differences between themselves and others. This then...
by EYR Team | Nov 2, 2015 | Autumn Crafts, Craft Corner
What is Remembrance Day? 11th November is Remembrance Day, in memory of those who lost their lives for us during wars. 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, back in 1918 marks the end of World War One. A two minute silence is held at 11am to remember the people who...
