by EYR Team | Nov 28, 2022 | Early Years Ideas, Inspiration, Winter Crafts
What is Advent? Traditionally, Advent marks the beginning of the Christian Year and takes place the four weeks before Christmas. Beginning on November 29 or the nearest Sunday. The word Advent comes from the Latin ‘Adventus’ and means the arrival or coming to signify...
by EYR Team | Nov 14, 2022 | Early Years Ideas, Home School Ideas, Inspiration, Outdoor Learning, Your Stories
This blog was written in collaboration with Samantha (@homeplayexplore) and Danie (@the_little_adventurer), EYR Brand Ambassadors, parents to young children and nature enthusiasts. In this blog they share some of their favourite activities with their children that...
by EYR Team | Nov 7, 2022 | Inspiration, Latest News, Our Eco-Environment
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 season is as green as it gets! 1. Eco Christmas food hacks...
by EYR Team | Oct 10, 2022 | Home School Ideas, Latest News, Our Eco-Environment, Winter Crafts
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 possible. Here’s a list of some simple tips to help you get...
by EYR Team | Sep 12, 2022 | Early Years Ideas, Inspiration, Primary School Ideas
Introducing “trickier” sensitive topics to your childcare setting can often be a bit of a challenge. This could be due to: Concerns regarding the use of the correct terminology Facing resistance from parents A lack of appropriate activity ideas Or just generally not...
by EYR Team | Jul 11, 2022 | Early Years Ideas, Outdoor Learning
Sponges are an inexpensive resource that can be used in a variety of different ways to support early childhood development. In this blog we share 5 ways to use sponges of different sizes and shapes in learning and play. These sponge activities have been carefully...
