by EYR Team | Oct 6, 2020 | Autumn Crafts, Craft Corner
These Pom Pom Hedgehogs are a fab arts and crafts activity for autumn time with the kids! They’re easy and simple to make with just a few craft materials required. Suitable for ages 5 to 7 years old. Read the simple how-to instructions below to get started on...
by EYR Team | Sep 18, 2020 | Early Years Development, Early Years Ideas, Home School Ideas, Inspiration, Learning & Development, Outdoor Learning, Primary School Ideas
During these unprecedented times we are always looking at ways in which we can adapt and switch up the environment we work in. Now more than ever we are looking for new ways that children can learn numeracy in a safe environment. Whether this is in Primary School or...
by EYR Team | Aug 12, 2020 | Animal Crafts, Craft Corner, Our Eco-Environment
Looking to reduce waste in your setting? Why not upcycle your household items and craft off cuts into something fun and creative! In this blog we will share instructions as to how you can transform an ordinary milk bottle and paper offcuts into a colourful Elmer the...
by EYR Team | Aug 7, 2020 | Craft Corner, Latest News, Summer Crafts
Take the children on an imaginary trip to the seaside this summer and make this fabulous rock pool. Collect recycled materials such as egg boxes, foil pie cases and scraps of craft foam and wool, and in no time at all you’ll have created your very own sealife centre!...
by EYR Team | Jul 27, 2020 | Your Stories
This article has been written by primary school teacher Lorraine, from All Things Primary. Here she shares her lockdown experience in Ireland and school re-opening plans for September. Times are very uncertain for many people around the world at the moment. But I...
by EYR Team | Jul 21, 2020 | Your Stories
This article has been written by Ofsted “Outstanding” Childminders, Chloe Webster and Bridgit Brown, from Pebbles Childcare. In this blog they share their experience re-opening their childcare setting after lockdown. Like many practitioners across the...
by EYR Team | Jul 9, 2020 | Animal Crafts, Craft Corner, Summer Crafts
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! Art materials you will need: Coloured or patterned paper Scissors Glue...
by EYR Team | Jul 8, 2020 | Health & Wellbeing
This article has been written by Mike Hardman, Marketing Manager at catering equipment supplier Alliance Online, who shares his tips for a zero-waste picnic that teaches children about the importance of eco friendliness. Early years children love picnics — especially...
by EYR Team | Jun 26, 2020 | Health & Wellbeing
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge” -Albert Einstein Mental health and wellbeing has become even more of a key focus recently due to everything going on in the world. So now more than ever it is...
by EYR Team | Jun 23, 2020 | Animal Crafts, Craft Corner, Summer Crafts
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 discuss colour mixing. Simply read the instructions below to get...
