Early years blog

Early years activity: Easter bunny obstacle course

This exciting Easter bunny obstacle course is a great way for young children to celebrate while developing their gross motor skills, coordination, and teamwork.

Top tips: Promoting healthy eating with parents

Nurseries play a vital role in shaping children’s eating habits and encouraging a positive approach to food.

EYFS communication and language: 10 top tips

See 10 top tips to help practitioners understand how to support young children’s EYFS communication and language development effectively.

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Nursery packed lunches: things to consider

Nursery packed lunches requires careful thought to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and enjoyable - see our top tips checklist.

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Top tips: Easy outdoor activities for families this spring

Spring is a wonderous time to get outside and appreciate the magnificent world around us. Encouraging parents to embrace the outdoors at this time of year can have many benefits for themselves, as well as learning opportunities for their children. Here are some benefits of being outside to share with parents and some simple, fun activities to get them started.

Early years activity: Easter maths

This Easter/spring themed sensory tray will be perfect for encouraging the children to engage in a hands on, sensory play experience. It will also help to hone their mathematical thinking and understanding.

Top tips: Bring the outside in

Bringing nature into your nursery provides children with rich, hands-on experiences that enhance curiosity, exploration and overall development.

Early years activity: Spring sense

Spring has sprung so let’s get outside and explore this busy season with all our senses. Start with a walk to observe, touch, smell and feel the environment and then create a sensory bin with all the treasures you’ve found along the way.

Schematic play: what are play schemas in early years?

Find out what schematic play is and what they look like to better understand children’s development and play patterns.

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NDNA blog: Marketing your nursery – top tips part 1

In part one of our marketing top tips blog, we look at the reasons for marketing your nursery and the first steps you need to take in your marketing strategy – researching and planning.