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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 and play! Messy play can be lots of fun...
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 that will take them through to primary education. This...
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 understand their environment and other...
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 on many different factors. Good...
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 life. Taking play outdoors Taking...
Social distancing and infection control in your nursery
Staying safe and controlling infection is every nursery’s top priority right now. We’ve been working hard to ensure you have the facilities to meet the DfE requirements and standards. With many Nurseries staying open throughout the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK, and the...