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...
by EYR Team | Nov 27, 2023 | 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 | Oct 10, 2022 | Home School Ideas, Latest News, Our Eco-Environment, Winter Crafts
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 possible. Here’s a list of some simple tips to help you get...
by EYR Team | Feb 7, 2020 | Craft Corner, Spring Crafts, Winter Crafts
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 children and great to give as a valentine’s day card,...