by EYR Team | Feb 20, 2020 | Learning & Development, Professional Development
This article has been written by Ellie Collar from Early Years SEN. Ellie has worked as both a Special School teacher and an Early Years SEN advisor for a Local Authority. Her particular interest is in the role of strong early development as the most important...
by EYR Team | Feb 12, 2020 | Early Years Ideas, Inspiration
“Creativity is the secret sauce to science, technology, engineering and math”— Ainissa Ramirez Introduce STEAM into the early years this British Science Week and engage children in STEAM learning through our range of hands-on and fun spring tuff tray activities &...
by EYR Team | Feb 7, 2020 | Craft Corner, Spring Crafts, Winter Crafts
Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to get crafty with the kids! So why not make some lovely heart hands using coloured card, tissue paper and glue. This wonderful DIY crafts idea is ideal for younger children and great to give as a valentine’s day card,...
by EYR Team | Feb 7, 2020 | Animal Crafts, Craft Corner, Spring Crafts
It’s nearly time for some sensational spring displays and creative craft activities, our easy-to-do Spring Creature craft activity is perfect for children, whether in nurseries, schools or even at home, and will be a great addition to any display. Learn how to...
by EYR Team | Feb 3, 2020 | Craft Corner, Spring Crafts
Sensational Spring Displays usually have one main ingredient; flowers! Our easy-to-do DIY Spring Flowers are perfect for children, whether in nurseries, schools or even at home. Learn how to make these simple DIY Spring Flowers by watching our video tutorial or...
by EYR Team | Jan 17, 2020 | Early Years, Early Years Development, Learning & Development, Professional Development, Teachers' Corner
This article has been written by Ellie Collar from Early Years SEN. You know the children who play like butterflies, circling the play environment but never engaging long enough to extend play? Those children who play well if an adult is there to extend/model, but...
by EYR Team | Jan 13, 2020 | Early Years Resources, Learning Environment
It’s that time of year again when Lunar New Year celebrations take centre stage! A holiday filled with colour, culture and celebration, the New Year is celebrated annually but follows the Lunar Calendar. This means that the date always changes but falls sometime...
by EYR Team | Dec 30, 2019 | Childminders, Learning Environment, Your Stories
Childminder settings come in all shapes and sizes, with different approaches and resources. So whether you take an open-ended play approach, outdoor learning focus, or natural and neutral approach to childminding, the objective always remains the same, to provide the...
by EYR Team | Dec 19, 2019 | Inspiration, Professional Development
This article has been written by storytelling specialists, Tonya and Natasha, from Little Creative Days. Tonya and Natasha are sisters and authors of a series of books about a little dog called Pojo who gets itchy paws and goes off on adventures. They have won...
by EYR Team | Dec 5, 2019 | Early Years Ideas, Inspiration
The winter weather might be frightful…but it’s time to grab your winter warmers and head outside for some fun outdoor winter activities with the kids. Don’t let the brisk winter chill put you off taking the children outdoors! Outdoor play is extremely important...
