Outdoor play – Den building with @earlyyearsoutdoor Children have created dens as part of their outdoor play for hundreds of years, but as children spend less time outdoors, getting them into fresh air and building a den can have huge benefits. Help them to reignite...
Sensory Stories – encouraging literacy in early years play Sensory Stories – encouraging literacy in early years play We worked with our Brand Rep, @Mamasden, to explore Sensory Stories, and how they help to incorporate and encourage literacy in early years play....
Art Outdoors vs Outdoor Art: Is there a difference? Our friends at Kids Planet Day Nurseries had a look into the difference between outdoor art and art outdoors, transient art, and how to make art messier, bigger and louder. Is there a difference between art outdoors...
Messy Play Activities with our Brand Rep Our Brand Rep, Natalie, who runs the Instagram account @mummyandthebears, has helped put together this blog filled with messy play activities and ideas, to help you provide the children with endless opportunities for learning...
Bridging the gap: the importance of play The importance of play in early childhood is evident when you consider how to bridge the gap between EYFS and Primary school. The ‘gap’ is reference to early years learners that have struggled to grasp key skills...
Bridging the gap: early years maths Early years maths activities do not need to be boring. Play is the way that children explore and learn about the world around them – so use play. It gives them chance to learn from mistakes and experiences, investigate and...
