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10 Easter Tuff Tray Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 17th Mar 2025

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 Mother's Day Card Ideas for Kids

Posted by EYR Team on 3rd Mar 2025

Looking for fun and creative Mother's Day Card Ideas for kids? Interested in making one-of-a-kind handmade cards? In this blog, we share 10 easy Mother's Day card ideas to try with your litt … 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

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 … read more

DIY Christmas Tree Decorations Using Lolly Sticks

Posted by EYR Team on 25th Nov 2024

Are you looking to make your own Christmas tree decorations? You've come to the right place! Our lightweight craft lolly sticks can be transformed into a collection of seasonal ornaments. Si … 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

DIY Diwali Art: How to Create a Flower Garland & Rangoli Picture

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Oct 2024

Celebrate the Festival of Lights by creating Diwali art to display! In this blog, we show you how to make pom pom marigold flowers and colourful rangoli art with a few basic supplies. These Diwali de … 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

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

Introducing the topic of Pride into your early years setting

Posted by EYR Team on 9th Oct 2023

What is Pride Month? The annual celebration of Pride month began back in June 1970. This is when the first Pride parade was organised to celebrate the anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Thi … 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

Celebrating Father's day with Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 30th May 2022

Traditional awareness days such as Father’s day can often present issues for carers and early years practitioners. As we know, all families are unique, and sometimes communicating this to child … read more

Children's Easter Craft Activities

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Mar 2022

It’s that time of year where bunnies, chicks and eggs are popping up everywhere and it can only mean one thing... Easter is here! The big day is just around the corner and it’s time to st … read more

A DIY Mother’s Day Craft Pack

Posted by EYR Team on 14th Mar 2022

Mother’s Day is the perfect celebration of the hard work that caregivers of all kinds put into raising and caring for their children. However, there can often be a feeling of awkwardness around … read more

Summer Holiday Activity Ideas to Support Learning and Development

Posted by EYR Team on 16th Jul 2021

School's out! Which means it's time to have some summer fun. With the summer holidays nearly in full swing for children across the country, they will be eager to let their hair down and let loose. No … read more

DIY Hungry Caterpillar Costume: An Easy Step-By-Step Guide

Posted by EYR Team on 4th Feb 2021

World Book Day, taking place on Thursday 4th March (2021), is a celebration of all things books, stories and reading. It’s a perfect time to commemorate children’s favourite stor … read more

How to make your own Handprint Parrots - Animal Crafts

Posted by EYR Team on 9th Jul 2020

These colourful parrots are fun and easy to make, the perfect summer craft to do with kids! Suitable for ages 0 to 5 years old. Read the simple instructions below to get started on your crafts! &nbs … read more

How to make a Butterfly Sun Catcher - Summer Crafts

Posted by EYR Team on 23rd Jun 2020

Let the light in this summer with these fun and colourful Butterfly Sun Catchers, the perfect addition to any window! A perfect craft for children aged 5 - 7 years old and a great opportunity to disc … read more

How to Make your Own Rainbow Sparklers

Posted by EYR Team on 27th Mar 2020

Whether you have an event coming up to celebrate or simply are looking to create something fun and colourful with your little ones have a go at these Rainbow Sparklers! This DIY craft is not only eas … read more

How to make Finger Print Easter Cards

Posted by EYR Team on 16th Mar 2020

Get the little ones excited for Easter and make your very own festive bunny cards! An ideal arts and crafts project for children aged 0-5 years old. Simply follow these instructions! &nb … read more

Spring Tuff Tray Ideas & Activities To Explore STEAM

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Feb 2020

“Creativity is the secret sauce to science, technology, engineering and math”— Ainissa Ramirez Introduce STEAM into the early years this British Science Week and engage chi … read more

DIY Card Craft - Heart Hands

Posted by EYR Team on 7th Feb 2020

Valentine's Day is a great excuse to get crafty with the kids! So why not make some lovely heart hands using coloured card, tissue paper and glue. This wonderful DIY crafts idea is ideal for younger … read more

Learning About Chinese New Year 2020

Posted by EYR Team on 13th Jan 2020

It's that time of year again when Lunar New Year celebrations take centre stage! A holiday filled with colour, culture and celebration, the New Year is celebrated annually but follows the Lunar Calen … read more

Water Fireworks in a Jar - Bonfire Night Activities

Posted by EYR Team on 4th Nov 2019

Bring some extra amazement to Bonfire Night this year with this "Firework in a jar" science experiment. Made using basic kitchen ingredients, these water fireworks are sure to bring an explosion - of … read more

Make Your Own Diwali Diya lamp - Crafts

Posted by EYR Team on 28th Oct 2019

Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights and is a time of year celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs. During this time, houses, shops and other public places are decorated wit … read more

Make your Own Pine Cone Animals

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Oct 2019

The children will love making their very own adorable pine cone animals this Autumn! Follow our simple step-by-step guide below to create a wonderful woodland scene to celebrate the change of season! … read more

DIY Clay Autumn Leaf Bowls - Craft Activities for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 14th Oct 2019

With the colourful Autumn leaves falling, it's the perfect time to make these beautiful DIY Leaf Bowls to decorate your setting or give as an autumnal gift. A great crafts activity for children aged … read more

Fine Motor Activity: Pom Pom Autumn Tree Painting

Posted by EYR Team on 7th Oct 2019

Combine a fun art and craft activity with fine motor development with this simple pom pom autumn tree painting. This activity is a great way to spark discussions about Autumn and seasons change with … read more

How to make Spooky Spiderwebs - Halloween Crafts

Posted by EYR Team on 22nd Jul 2019

Let the children practice their weaving skills and create their own colourful spooktacular spiderwebs this Halloween. Materials you will need: Lolly Sticks Black Paint Black pi … read more

DIY Autumn Leaf Suncatcher - Seasonal Craft Inspiration

Posted by EYR Team on 8th Jul 2019

Now that the seasons are changing and autumn leaves are falling, it is the perfect time to explore the changing environment and the different colours. Encourage your little ones to get inspired by th … read more

Simple Spooktacular Halloween Recipes: Spiderweb Cupcakes

Posted by EYR Team on 1st Jul 2019

All treats, no tricks here! Why not try and bake these scarily delicious spiderweb cupcakes with your little ones? Taking no longer than 40 mins to make, these cupcakes will be a simple and tasty add … read more

How to make Leafy Ghosts - Halloween Crafts

Posted by EYR Team on 24th Jun 2019

How To Make Leafy Ghosts for Halloween Crafts With Halloween just around the corner and the colourful Autumn leaves beginning to fall, why not get crafty with leaves and engage the children … read more

Exploring Science with DIY Floating Boats - Summer Craft Inspiration

Posted by EYR Team on 20th May 2019

Keep your little ones entertained this summer with our floating boats craft. This activity is not only a fun craft but a great way for children to explore different scientific concepts such as materi … read more

Bunny Bowling Game - Easter Crafts for Children

Posted by EYR Team on 7th Jan 2019

Create some festive fun this Easter with this bunny bowling game! Not only a fun activity for your little ones but also a great upcycling craft activity that requires very few resources! … read more

How to Make Rudolph and Reindeer Decorations for Christmas!

Posted by EYR Team on 19th Nov 2018

Looking for a simple craft to keep your little ones entertained this festive season? In this blog we share a fun activity that does not require any special resources and instead makes use of old pack … read more

How to make Christmas Finger Puppets - Seasonal Craft Inspiration

Posted by EYR Team on 12th Nov 2018

Why not get into the festive spirit with a good old-fashioned puppet show. We have added a simple guide in this blog to create a Christmas elf, a snowman, Father Christmas and Rudolph but feel free t … read more

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