Early Years Blog
A hub for everything early years, EYFS and nursery education.
In our blog you’ll find inspiration for activities, news, events and advice from early years experts.
Keeping Toddlers Safe in the Sun
With temperatures rising and summer holidays approaching, now is the perfect time to get clued up on sun safety for toddlers. Check out our blog post for advice on keeping your little ones safe in the sun.
Mindfulness Activities for Toddlers
Mindfulness is a state of awareness of our thoughts, feelings, sensations, and environment. It aims to help you feel calmer, manage stress, and become more self-aware of your emotions and how to respond to them. For toddlers, they can easily get carried away by the...
Top Tips for the Perfect Picnic
National Picnic Week from the 19th– 26th June and what better way to enjoy the great outdoors than with a picnic! Picnics are perfect for enjoying nature and making the most out of sunny days. We’ve gathered up some useful tips, so if you’re ready to enjoy a day out...
Fun Activities to Celebrate the Jubilee Bank Holiday
With the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II and a long weekend fast approaching, there are many ways to get your little ones involved in the celebrations and have a fun-filled bank holiday. Whatever your setting, there are some great activities to celebrate the...
Nature based maths activities for EYFS
When looking at Maths, it can be linked with natural resources in a way that is reflective of a forest school approach, but can also always be done on a smaller scale with a play table or play tray. When in nature we can gather leaves or twigs to count and compare. Indoors, we may have resources to hand that we can count, add, subtract and compare, or bring home the leaves and twigs from your woodland adventures.
Outdoor construction play for early years
Early years children love construction play, creating an outdoor construction area featuring bricks, road pieces, tools and other items will be an instant hit and has many benefits for developing skills.
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Early Years Blog
A hub for everything early years, EYFS and nursery education.
In our blog you’ll find inspiration for activities, news, events and advice from early years experts.
Keeping Toddlers Safe in the Sun
With temperatures rising and summer holidays approaching, now is the perfect time to get clued up on sun safety for toddlers. Check out our blog post for advice on keeping your little ones safe in the sun.
Mindfulness Activities for Toddlers
Mindfulness is a state of awareness of our thoughts, feelings, sensations, and environment. It aims to help you feel calmer, manage stress, and become more self-aware of your emotions and how to respond to them. For toddlers, they can easily get carried away by the...
Top Tips for the Perfect Picnic
National Picnic Week from the 19th– 26th June and what better way to enjoy the great outdoors than with a picnic! Picnics are perfect for enjoying nature and making the most out of sunny days. We’ve gathered up some useful tips, so if you’re ready to enjoy a day out...
Fun Activities to Celebrate the Jubilee Bank Holiday
With the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II and a long weekend fast approaching, there are many ways to get your little ones involved in the celebrations and have a fun-filled bank holiday. Whatever your setting, there are some great activities to celebrate the...
Nature based maths activities for EYFS
When looking at Maths, it can be linked with natural resources in a way that is reflective of a forest school approach, but can also always be done on a smaller scale with a play table or play tray. When in nature we can gather leaves or twigs to count and compare. Indoors, we may have resources to hand that we can count, add, subtract and compare, or bring home the leaves and twigs from your woodland adventures.
Outdoor construction play for early years
Early years children love construction play, creating an outdoor construction area featuring bricks, road pieces, tools and other items will be an instant hit and has many benefits for developing skills.
Home Learning