by EYR Team | Oct 8, 2019 | Early Years Resources, Learning Environment
This review has been written by early years consultant, Anne Rodgers, from ATR Consultancy. EYR Space Storytime Set Review I recently received a lovely space storytime set with all space related activities and toys inside it. It reminded me of learning about when man...
by EYR Team | Sep 25, 2019 | Autumn Crafts, Craft Corner
Celebrate the Festival of Lights by creating Diwali art to display! In this blog, we show you how to make pom pom marigold flowers and colourful rangoli art with a few basic supplies. These Diwali decorations are ideal craft projects for children aged 7-11 years to...
by EYR Team | Sep 25, 2019 | Autumn Crafts, Craft Corner
What could be better than concocting your own DIY Halloween slime with just a few ingredients? As well as being gloopy and a fun sensory experience, playing with slime has the added bonus of supporting fine motor development and strengthening small muscles in little...
by EYR Team | Sep 23, 2019 | Autumn Crafts, Craft Corner
Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights and is a time of year celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs. During this time, houses, shops and other public places are decorated with small oil lamps called Diyas. The Diyas are believed to represent the triumph...
by EYR Team | Sep 18, 2019 | Animal Crafts, Autumn Crafts, Craft Corner
As autumn arrives, squirrels are busy collecting food supplies for the coming winter. Make your own autumn squirrels using our easy DIY guide! Did you know… The UK is home to the original native red squirrel but has since been taken over by the American grey...
by EYR Team | Sep 2, 2019 | Early Years Ideas, Inspiration
“There should be no such thing as boring mathematics” — Edsger Dijkstra Looking for new and creative ways to engage children in maths? Try our top sensory maths activities and ideas for early years! Whether you are shopping, baking, telling the time, budgeting or...
by EYR Team | Aug 30, 2019 | Autumn Crafts, Craft Corner
The children will love making their very own adorable pine cone animals this Autumn! Follow our simple step-by-step guide below to create a wonderful woodland scene to celebrate the change of season! How To Make Pine Cone Animals: You will need: ScissorsFelt (orange,...
by EYR Team | Aug 30, 2019 | Craft Corner, Early Years Ideas
Make the most magical small world set up in your tuff tray and support imaginative play. Your little ones will love creating and playing in their fairy garden and can add various elements to really make it their own. Once complete you can encourage communication and...
by EYR Team | Aug 30, 2019 | Autumn Crafts, Craft Corner
With the colourful Autumn leaves falling, it’s the perfect time to make these beautiful DIY Leaf Bowls to decorate your setting or give as an autumnal gift. A great crafts activity for children aged 5-7 years old. How To Make Leaf Bowls Art materials you will...
by EYR Team | Aug 30, 2019 | Autumn Crafts, Craft Corner
Combine a fun art and craft activity with fine motor development with this simple pom pom autumn tree painting. This activity is a great way to spark discussions about Autumn and seasons change with early years whilst they get crafty! It is also a great way for your...
