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 | Oct 28, 2024 | Early Years Ideas, Inspiration
Christmas is a traditional Christian celebration that marks the birth of Jesus Christ. The Nativity story, also known as the Christmas story, is the tale that recounts this event. In this blog, we suggest a few Nativity ideas using our free downloadable resources for...
by EYR Team | Sep 23, 2024 | Early Years Ideas, Early Years Resources, Outdoor Learning, Primary Resources
This blog has been written by Samantha Aumonier, Level 3 Forest School Leader, EYR Brand Ambassador and advocate for outdoor learning and play. To learn more about Samantha, head over to her Instagram account @homeplayexplore. Here you will find a wealth of outdoor...
by EYR Team | Jul 29, 2024 | Autumn Crafts, Craft Corner, Early Years Ideas
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 take advantage of natural materials and create autumnal decorations...
by EYR Team | Jun 24, 2024 | Early Years Ideas, Inspiration, Outdoor Learning, Primary School Ideas
In this blog we are going to delve into loose parts play, specifically outdoor loose parts play. We will be discussing the value and benefits as well as sharing 7 of our favourite ways to use loose parts outdoors. Read on for some inspiration for your summer outdoor...
by EYR Team | Jun 17, 2024 | Craft Corner, Early Years, Early Years Ideas, Inspiration
Explore the amazing world of minibeasts found in habitats and ecosystems around the world with these 15 simple minibeast art and craft ideas to try in your early years setting. These activities are perfect for introducing topics such as food webs and pollination for...
