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.
24 Days of Festive Fun
Have some festive fun with the little ones this December with our 24 Days of Festive Fun calendar of ideas to inspire you this season.
Halloween craft: Witches Brew
To help you with your craft making this Halloween, our brand rep @my_three_little_strawberries has put together a simple, witch inspired activity for you to follow
Bonfire Night: Bonfire Rolls
By using our craft rolls, or even toilet roll inners you can help children create their own bonfire.
Diwali Activity: Sand Rangoli
To help you celebrate all the autumn festivals, we’ve put together some great activities and craft ideas for you to recreate.
Simple summer early years crafting ideas you MUST try!
Good weather, crafting activities and summer can only mean one thing…outdoor crafts! Read more about our summer crafts….
National Picnic Week: Outdoor crafting activities
We’re celebrating National Picnic Week (19th – 27th June) with some exciting outdoor crafting activities.
6 Top Tips for Developing Mindfulness in the Nursery
Introducing mindfulness and meditation in the nursery can improve children's wellbeing and mental health, as well as helping them to focus on learning. In celebration of World Meditation Day, we have collated six top tips for introducing mindfulness and meditation to...
Butterfly Awareness and World Environment Day: Craft Activities
We're celebrating Butterfly Awareness and World Environment Day by creating some beautiful butterfly craft activities for you and the little ones to make. Butterfly Education and Awareness Day (BEAD) takes place every year, along with World Environment Day, and the...
Father’s Day Crafts: Gift Bags
We’re getting prepared this year with our Father’s Day crafts, providing you with the tools and instructions to make cards and gift ideas! We at Hope Education love craft-making, especially when the crafts can be used as gifts for occasions such as Father’s Day. We...
Father’s Day Crafts: Card Making
We’re getting prepared this year with our Father’s Day crafts, providing you with the tools and instructions to make cards and gift ideas! We at Hope Education love craft-making, especially when the crafts can be used as gifts for occasions such as Father’s Day. We...
St George’s Day: Activities for Preschool
We have put together some brilliant St George’s Day activities for preschool, consisting of some inspiring crafts to do with the little ones in your setting. Celebrate by raiding the art & craft cupboard and creating your very own patriotic crafts, including this...
Working with Autistic children and creating a friendly space
Working with autistic children and creating an autism-friendly setting can seem like a daunting prospect when you first begin, but with the right resources and know-how, it is easier and more fun than you may have thought! Developing strategies for autistic children...