by EYR Team | Jan 27, 2025 | Craft Corner, Spring Crafts
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 what better way to introduce this topic in your setting than with...
by EYR Team | Dec 2, 2024 | Early Years Ideas, Early Years Resources, Winter Crafts
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 simple arts and crafts to develop key skills in early years development....
by EYR Team | Nov 25, 2024 | Craft Corner, Our Eco-Environment, Winter Crafts
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. Simply follow our step-by-step guide below on making this simple Christmas...
by EYR Team | Nov 18, 2024 | Early Years Ideas, Inspiration, Winter Crafts
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 Advent comes from the Latin ‘Adventus’ and means the arrival or coming to signify...
by EYR Team | Nov 11, 2024 | Craft Corner, Winter Crafts
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 children to engage in some child-led, creative play whilst developing...
by EYR Team | Nov 4, 2024 | Craft Corner, Winter Crafts
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 designs to choose from, why not engage your little ones in a seasonal...