Mental health and wellbeing in the workplace We all recognise the importance of mental health and wellbeing, both at home and in the workplace, so we have come up with some activities to improve them as well as explaining why they may help. It is important to remember...
The big freeze: Outdoor ice play ideas Children love ice cube activities, or anything involving ice play. Outdoor learning activities like this one can open up so many opportunities for young children and will aid a wide range of skills in their development. This...
Child led learning: Tuff spot tray ideas for early years This blog post is by Mrs Mactivity, who make affordable and innovative printable learning resources. Having taught in many different age groups, I have to say my favourite has to be Early Years. At this age,...
Ideas for creating a sensory play tray with loose parts Although the idea of ‘loose parts’ has been in existence since it was first suggested by architect Simon Nicholson in the 1970s as a way to empower creativity, its integration into the early years sector is a...
7 spring nature activities for early years kids With the weather warming up and the sun shining, spring is the perfect time to get outdoors with the kids and do some spring nature activities. From nature play with toddlers, to covering many aspects of the EYFS,...
