Halloween crafts: Spooky character paper plates To help you with your craft making this Halloween, we’ve put together some step-by-step activities for you to follow to create the perfect Halloween crafts. Simply make sure you have everything you need from our list...
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...
Bridging the gap: literacy in early years Effective early years literacy activities can make a major difference when it comes to bridging the gap between children who are ready for school and those who aren’t. We know that the development of young children can depend...
Outdoor role play: benefits and ideas Outdoor role play, and role play in early years settings in general are crucial for igniting a child’s imagination and developing life skills. Children love role play, and it often gives them skills which help them in everyday...
Enrich your outdoor messy play Children love messy play activities. These easy recipes for slime and mud play will result in hours of fun outdoors. Taking learning outdoors shouldn’t just be a case of half an hour of outdoor play or story time in the sunshine. The...
