by EYR Team | Jun 15, 2018 | Early Years Ideas, Inspiration
Lets celebrate all things creepy crawly this National Insect Week! Encourage the children to celebrate all things creepy crawly this National Insect Week and learn more about the most diverse group of animals with our exciting range of hands-on insect activity ideas –...
by EYR Team | Jun 14, 2018 | Early Years Development, Learning & Development
Squelch… Squish… Splat… Kids just love getting mucky and making a mess – whether that’s squishing jelly through their hands, smearing mud across their faces or crunching rice krispies between their fingers! So does messy play really benefit a child? Yes! Messy and...
by EYR Team | Jun 8, 2018 | Early Years Ideas, Inspiration, Outdoor Learning
Bring the seaside to you with our top 10 sand and water play activity ideas! There’s no better time to get outside and enjoy some superb sand and water play than when the sun is shining down in the summer! Children naturally love to explore and...
by EYR Team | Jun 1, 2018 | Childminders, Learning Environment
Kids love to do what they do best – play! Play engages, excites and entertains children for hours. Don’t underestimate the power of play! Play gives children the opportunity to explore and discover new experiences and make sense of the world around them. Young...
by EYR Team | May 11, 2018 | Recipes
Promote healthy eating in your setting this National Vegetarian Week and introduce the little ones to exciting new food! This year, Vegetarian Week is taking place to highlight the benefits of meat-free meals. It’s extremely important to make sure that children have a...
by EYR Team | May 10, 2018 | Early Years Development, Learning & Development
Let’s rustle up some deliciously mouth-watering imaginary feasts! What are the benefits of Play Kitchens for Children? Well, Children love playing different roles and scenarios in imaginative play. Play kitchens are a particularly popular resource for pretend play, as...
by EYR Team | May 9, 2018 | Health & Wellbeing, Learning & Development, Primary Learning
Physical activity is vital for a child’s health and fitness and offers an endless amount of benefits. To learn more about the impact of physical activities, head to our dedicated blog post. Providing a variety of different physical activities in your setting is...
by EYR Team | Apr 27, 2018 | Early Years Development, Health & Wellbeing, Learning & Development
“Children think better on their feet than on their seat” – Mark Benden Do active kids learn better? We all know how important it is to make sure that children are active to increase their physical development – but physical activity doesn’t only improve a child’s...
by EYR Team | Apr 25, 2018 | Inspiration, Primary School Ideas
Do your children grunt when it comes to writing? Are you struggling to engage them in the activity? Writing is an important tool of communication which we encounter in everyday life. It is vital for a child’s development and learning – so it is essential that you...
by EYR Team | Apr 23, 2018 | Early Years Development, Learning & Development
Scribbles are products of systematic investigation, rather than haphazard actions John Matthews Encourage children to make their mark! Young children have a natural desire to explore and experiment. They relish in the sensory and physical experience of mark-making....
