by EYR Team | Apr 14, 2021 | Learning Environment, Outdoor Learning
This article has been written by Rachel Macbeth-Webb. Rachel is a level 3 Forest trained practitioner, co-founder and manager of Beatle Woods, an Outstanding Ofsted setting and the first completely outdoor nursery in Solihull. In this post she shares her insights into...
by EYR Team | Apr 14, 2021 | Early Years, Latest News, Professional Development, Teachers' Corner
The benefits of play are immeasurable, but what we do know is that play helps children grow into strong, healthy, happy individuals. Sand play offers a multitude of benefits for early years, it is an open-ended activity that can support personal, social and emotional...
by EYR Team | Apr 1, 2021 | Craft Corner, Spring Crafts
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. What better way to introduce the topic of Ramadan in your setting than...
by EYR Team | Mar 18, 2021 | Early Years Development, Learning & Development, Learning Environment, Primary Learning, Professional Development, Teachers' Corner
Now is as important time as ever to talk about diversity and inclusion. Particularly its place in early years and primary school settings. In this blog we will be sharing ways in which we can continue to address, promote and embrace it. While we share similarities...
by EYR Team | Mar 16, 2021 | Latest News, Learning & Development
This article has been written by Jen Kinsman, EYR Industry Expert, mum of two, and youth theatre leader. In the below she shares her ideas on how imaginative play supports emotional resilience. Have you ever felt drained, overwhelmed, or frustrated about a job and all...
by EYR Team | Feb 12, 2021 | Early Years, Early Years Ideas, Home School Ideas, Inspiration, Primary School Ideas
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, illustrators and to give all young children the opportunity to read and explore books of all kinds. From dressing up, face...
by EYR Team | Feb 4, 2021 | Spring Crafts
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 stories and characters with fancy dress, games and craft activities. So, to help you and the...
by EYR Team | Feb 1, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing, Professional Development
It is common as an adult to experience a sense of worry or uncertainty about the situations that we may find ourselves in that are out of our control. It is just as common for little children to feel the same way but to an extent these feelings are elevated as...
by EYR Team | Oct 22, 2020 | Craft Corner, Winter Crafts
Add a personal touch to your gifts this year with wrapping paper designed by your little ones! There really is no right or wrong way of doing this hands-on craft activity and will allow children to engage in some child-led, creative play whilst developing their fine...
by EYR Team | Oct 16, 2020 | Early Years Development, Learning & Development
This article has been written by mum of two and youth theatre leader Jen, from Raising2Children. Her work in supporting vulnerable young people in the theatre combined with her experience in training foster carers and residential children home staff in child...
