Early years blog

Early years activity: Indoor jungle safari adventure

This Jungle Safari Adventure is a fun and engaging indoor obstacle course designed especially for babies and toddlers.

Top tips for indoor physical play

Physical play is a vital part of early childhood development

Supporting children through seasonal change

We think of nurseries as full of joy at festive times, filled with decorations, trees and songs about donkeys and kings. However, for some children, changes to routine, environment and activity can be unsettling and stressful. Bright new lights, new sounds and smells, different food and a busier, less predictable schedule may lead to feelings of confusion and anxiety.

Supporting children through seasonal change

Early years activity: Rainbow rice art

Explore colours and textures in this sensory rainbow rice activity. Using their sense of touch, smell, sight and sound, children create a beautiful, unique, textured piece of artwork, developing fine motor skills and expressive language along the way.

Top Tips for Inclusive Christmas Celebrations

The Christmas period is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity - helping children learn about different traditions, value their own family experiences and develop positive attitudes towards the diverse world around them. Inclusive celebrations ensure that every child feels represented, respected and involved.

Early years activity: Comparing natural objects

Maths can be found in every aspect of nature and it provides endless opportunities for children to explore mathematical concepts. This activity will look at making comparisons between natural objects found in nature.

Early years activity: A very sensory Christmas

Introduce the children to the magic of the season through this hands-on exploration of natural items, festive spices and wintery textures

Early years activity: Christmas Party Games

Celebrate the Christmas period with some familiar, fun party games, with a Christmas twist.

Top tips: Leading Maths Provision

Early maths experiences set the foundations for children’s future success. Offering a wide range of maths experiences, across all age groups, will provide opportunities for curiosity, fun and engaging activities and foster a love of maths.

Early years activity: Christmas gingerbread biscuits

Celebrate the Christmas period with some familiar, fun party games, with a Christmas twist.