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EYR Budget Friendly Series: Cheap Science Activities for Kids

Posted by EYR Team on 17th Feb 2025

School budgets are tight, fact. This budget-friendly blog series will explore cost-effective solutions to teaching and share subject-specific activity ideas. This is to provide educators with simple … read more

5 Simple Activities for World Book Day

Posted by EYR Team on 10th Feb 2025

World Book Day is just around the corner and it’s the biggest celebration of its kind. We celebrate World Book Day to salute authors, books, and illustrators and to give all young children … read more

6 Easy Ramadan Crafts for Children

Posted by EYR Team on 27th Jan 2025

Introducing children to different cultures and various festivals is a great way for children to understand more about the world around us. Ramadan is one such festival that is rapidly approaching and … read more

EYR Budget Friendly Series: How to Teach Literacy on a Budget

Posted by EYR Team on 20th Jan 2025

For the second in our budget-friendly blog series, we will be exploring literacy! Specifically, we will be suggesting a variety of cost-effective solutions for you to support children’s learnin … read more

5 Fun Science Experiments for Kids to Explore STEM at Home

Posted by EYR Team on 16th Dec 2024

Engaging young children in STEM experiments is a great way to explore the links between science, technology, engineering and maths using everyday materials found at home. In this blog, we’ve pu … read more

9 Chinese New Year Ideas & Activities

Posted by EYR Team on 9th Dec 2024

Chinese New Year is one of my favourite festivals and celebrations. There are lots of Chinese New Year activities you can do, and there are different ways to incorporate this festival within the area … read more

7 Winter Activity Ideas for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Dec 2024

The changing seasons bring many new and exciting opportunities for children to learn more about the world around them by spending time outdoors in nature. Winter is also a wonderful time to try simpl … read more

Advent Ideas for Children This Christmas

Posted by EYR Team on 18th Nov 2024

What is Advent? Traditionally, Advent marks the beginning of the Christian Year and takes place the four weeks before Christmas. Beginning on November 29 or the nearest Sunday. The word Adve … read more

Personalised Christmas Wrapping Paper - Festive Art and Crafts Activities

Posted by EYR Team on 11th Nov 2024

Add a personal touch to your gifts this year with Christmas wrapping paper designed by your little ones! There really is no right or wrong way of doing this hands-on craft activity and will allow chi … read more

Four Simple Christmas Nativity Wreath Crafts to Try this Year

Posted by EYR Team on 4th Nov 2024

A Christmas wreath is a very commonly recognised symbol of the festive nativity period. They are used in homes and other settings as decorations on doors, walls or tables. With so many different desi … read more

Nativity Ideas: How to Celebrate the Christmas Message with Young Children

Posted by EYR Team on 28th Oct 2024

Christmas is a traditional Christian celebration that marks the birth of Jesus Christ. The Nativity story, also known as the Christmas story, is the tale that recounts this event. In this blog, we su … read more

7 Playground Games to Encourage Physical Activity in Children

Posted by EYR Team on 7th Oct 2024

Children don't have long break times, usually between 20-30 minutes. So how can they be encouraged to use this time to do something active? We've put together a list of traditional and engaging playg … read more

5 Fun Gross Motor Activities For Children

Posted by EYR Team on 9th Sep 2024

This blog has been written with the help our industry expert, Helen Gill. An experienced Physiotherapist with a history working in the health, wellness and fitness industry. She has a Bac … read more

Simple Homeschool Ideas To Make Learning Fun

Posted by EYR Team on 12th Aug 2024

Sabrina, mother and teacher from Play of the Wild, shares her favourite homeschool ideas and tips to help parents home school their children and make learning at home more fun! Home school I … read more

15 Autumn Arts and Crafts Ideas for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 29th Jul 2024

Get inspired by nature with 15 autumn arts and crafts ideas to try with your little ones to introduce children to the wonders of the changing seasons. Gather colourful leaves and fallen pine cones to … read more

7 Outdoor Loose Parts Play Activity Ideas and Benefits

Posted by EYR Team on 1st Jul 2024

In this blog we are going to delve into loose parts play, specifically outdoor loose parts play. We will be discussing the value and benefits as well as sharing 7 of our favourite ways to use loose p … read more

15 Simple Minibeast Art and Craft Ideas for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 24th Jun 2024

Explore the amazing world of minibeasts found in habitats and ecosystems around the world with these 15 simple minibeast art and craft ideas to try in your early years setting. These activities are p … read more

20 Icebreaker Physical Education Games For Children

Posted by EYR Team on 17th Jun 2024

Icebreakers can range from games and questions to creative challenges that bring children together. In this blog, we present 20 icebreaker physical education games that can help bring shy children ou … read more

20 Outdoor Art Ideas for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 20th May 2024

Rain or shine, the opportunity to create outdoor art is always at our fingertips and offers a whole host of benefits for children's mental well-being and creativity. In this blog, we share a … read more

20 Nature Activities for Toddlers

Posted by EYR Team on 6th May 2024

If you're looking for nature activities for toddlers and early years, you've come to the right place! As technology usage has increased in our lives and in the lives of our children, it can … read more

Top 30 EYFS Outdoor Activities

Posted by EYR Team on 22nd Apr 2024

As we approach summer and the weather becomes warmer, you might start to hear, “Can we have class outside today?” more and more often. However we can appreciate that it can be difficult t … read more

10 Easy Fine Motor Tuff Tray Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 15th Apr 2024

Looking to support your little one’s fine motor skills whilst engaging in fun and playful activities? Then why not try one of our 10 fine motor tuff tray ideas? Whether you’re a parent, c … read more

9 Outdoor Classroom Ideas for Preschoolers

Posted by EYR Team on 8th Apr 2024

Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor learning and play. It is more than simply moving your traditional classroom lessons outdoors but instead learning from the … read more

10 Windy Day Activities For Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 1st Apr 2024

Make playtime a breeze with these 10 windy day activities to try in your early years settings. Explore wind power with these simple low-cost activities to entertain children of all ages. Man … read more

After-School Club Ideas: 20 Innovative Activities For 2024

Posted by EYR Team on 25th Mar 2024

After-school clubs are more than just a place to go; they're a chance for children to learn, grow, and have fun outside of regular classes. In this blog, we'll share 20 creative after-school club ide … read more

10 Easy Easter Tuff Tray Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 11th Mar 2024

With Easter springing upon us, what better way to keep your little ones entertained than with Easter tuff tray ideas? In this blog we present a selection of 10 simple yet fun tuff tray activities tha … read more

10 EYFS Mother's Day Card Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 4th Mar 2024

Looking for fun and creative ideas for Mother's Day? Interested in making one-of-a-kind handmade cards? In this blog, we share 10 EYFS Mother's Day card ideas to try with your little ones us … read more

EYFS Numeracy Activities: 10 Fun Ways to Boost Early Maths Skills

Posted by EYR Team on 26th Feb 2024

Maths in the early year’s foundation stage is a vital stepping stone for children and it forms one of the seven key areas for learning. Therefore it is so important to make sure that your littl … read more

10 Imaginative Play Activities Your Children Will Love

Posted by EYR Team on 19th Feb 2024

Children growing up in the modern world can so easily be entertained with devices and screens however there are huge benefits associated with organic creative imaginative play. In this blog we share … read more

Promoting Literacy in the Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 12th Feb 2024

Literacy is one of the key areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage and therefore understanding effective ways of promoting literacy in the early years is vital as it sets children up for success in … read more

28 World Book Day Ideas for School

Posted by EYR Team on 5th Feb 2024

As World Book Day circles around once more, the panic for World Book Day Ideas begins to set in. In this blog we bring you 28 different activities to try in your setting from creative art and crafts, … read more

EYFS Literacy Activities: 10 Engaging Ideas for Early Language Development

Posted by EYR Team on 22nd Jan 2024

The Early Years Foundation Stage, or EYFS, covers children’s education between the ages of 0 and 5. It is therefore a crucial stage in any child’s development. The EYFS is split into 7 ke … read more

Benefits of Imaginative Play for Kids

Posted by EYR Team on 15th Jan 2024

The benefits of imaginative play for kids are often overlooked imaginative play is frequently seen as an activity to pass time rather than something that can be used to support learning. In this blog … read more

How to promote environmental awareness using the 7 areas of EYFS

Posted by EYR Team on 1st Jan 2024

As early years practitioners, you play a pivotal role in shaping young minds, and what better way to do so than by nurturing a love for the environment from an early age? In this blog, we dive into h … read more

Conservation Classroom Activities For Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 25th Dec 2023

In a world where fostering a deep connection to our planet is vital for future generations, instilling a sense of environmental responsibility from a young age is essential. In this blog, we suggest … read more

Eco-friendly Activity Ideas for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 18th Dec 2023

Fostering eco-friendly practices in the classroom is essential to instil a sense of responsibility and care for the environment from a young age. But what does eco-friendly mean? Being eco-friendly m … read more

How to use music in your early years and classroom settings.

Posted by EYR Team on 20th Nov 2023

It has been proven that music plays a key role in brain development as it contributes to learning language, motor, emotional intelligence and collaboration skills. With early years educators constant … read more

Icebreaker Activities for the New School Term

Posted by EYR Team on 30th Oct 2023

Returning to the classroom after 6 weeks of summer can often be a daunting task for children and teachers alike. Back-to-school activities are a great way of easing both parties back into school life … read more

Environmental Activities for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 23rd Oct 2023

The world we live in is facing more and more environmental challenges. Therefore, it is important, now more than ever, to educate the next generation, giving them an increased sense of responsibility … read more

Exploring Music Therapy in an Early Years Context

Posted by EYR Team on 16th Oct 2023

As an early years educator, you may have heard about or witnessed first-hand, the benefits that music can have in educational settings. But have you considered music therapy? In the last few yea … read more

10 Coloured Rice Sensory Play Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Oct 2023

Sensory play is one of the best ways to encourage children to get creative, use their imagination and develop their senses! One of the most popular types of sensory play is playing with coloured rice … read more

EYR Budget Friendly Series: How to Teach Maths on a Budget

Posted by EYR Team on 25th Sep 2023

So far in our Budget Friendly blog series, we have covered two of the core curricular topics: literacy and science. Today’s blog follows this up with our favourite ways to teach Maths on a budg … read more

How to Dye Rice for Sensory Play

Posted by EYR Team on 18th Sep 2023

Are you looking for an easy-to-set-up activity to engage your children in sensory play? Look no further than coloured rice! With just a few supplies and some creative thinking, you can create a vibra … read more

Messy Play Ideas for Babies

Posted by EYR Team on 4th Sep 2023

Messy play is an open-ended way of exploration that allows babies and children to take the lead and independently explore different textures and materials through various senses. Messy play … read more

Famous Scientific Discoveries and How to Replicate Them with Children

Posted by EYR Team on 7th Aug 2023

With British Science Week fast approaching we have put together this blog to highlight a select number of famous scientific discoveries. In teaching your little ones about these key achievements, we … read more

How to incorporate the King’s coronation into your lesson plans - Activity Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 6th Mar 2023

Whilst school and nursery classes are not dictated by awareness days in the annual calendar, they can certainly be utilised to make learning a little bit different and raise children’s awarenes … read more

5 More Ways to Make Your Christmas Eco-Friendly

Posted by EYR Team on 10th Oct 2022

Many people are now more conscious about their environmental impact and looking for ways to be more eco-friendly. With these easy steps, we can all do our part in making sure that this year's holiday … read more

5 Ways to Make Your Christmas Eco-Friendly

Posted by EYR Team on 3rd Oct 2022

Christmas is a time for celebration and gift-giving, but it can also be a time of excess, with people buying more than they need. There are many ways that you can make your holiday season as green as … read more

5 Easy Sponge Activities to try at Home

Posted by EYR Team on 11th Jul 2022

Sponges are an inexpensive resource that can be used in a variety of different ways to support early childhood development. In this blog we share 5 ways to use sponges of different sizes and shapes i … read more

How to Encourage Speech, Language and Communication in Young Children

Posted by EYR Team on 4th Jul 2022

As we know, speech, language and communication skills are vital for children’s general development. The ability to speak clearly, process sounds, understand others and express themselves are al … read more

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