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Best Practice Inspiration | COVID-19 | Learning & Development

10 Activities to Keep the Little Ones Busy as You Fix Supper

Need 30 minutes to yourself while you’re stuck at home? These 10 activities are easy to set up, low mess, and great to engage children while you see to your own tasks.

Marcus FoggApril 2, 2020

Best Practice Inspiration | Learning & Development

Sue Cowley: 10 Outdoor Play Ideas for Open Air Learning

Looking for ways to get outside and active with your early years setting? Our expert guide has outdoor play ideas for all seasons.

Aaron HathawayMarch 24, 2020

Sensory play ideas

Best Practice Inspiration | Learning & Development

10 Sensory Play Ideas to Develop Motor Skills

Looking for sensory play ideas? Through sight, sound, touch and smell, these 10 sensory play ideas will help the little ones develop their sensory skills.

Marcus FoggMarch 11, 2020

Messy play ideas for hands on learning EYFS

Best Practice Inspiration | Learning & Development

10 Messy Play Ideas for Hands-On Learning

Ready to get your hands dirty? These 10 messy play ideas will get children engaged in creative play as they enjoy new sensory experiences.

Marcus FoggFebruary 26, 2020

A variety of indoor activities designed by Sue Cowleu

Best Practice Inspiration | Learning & Development

Sue Cowley: 10 Indoor Activities for a Rainy Day

Stuck inside on a rainy day? These 10 indoor activities from Sue Cowley will be sure to keep children creatively engaged until the sun comes out again.

Aaron HathawayFebruary 11, 2020

Best Practice Inspiration | Learning & Development

10 Water Play Ideas to Make a Splash in Your Setting

Looking for new ways to bring water play activities into your early years setting? These 10 ideas for water play will be sure to get the creativity flowing.

Marcus FoggFebruary 5, 2020

Best Practice Inspiration | Learning & Development

Sue Cowley: 9 Ideas for Exploring Creative Storytelling with Children

On the lookout for some easy EYFS Science experiments for your early years setting? Look no further and try out our 10 experiments for curious young minds.

Aaron HathawayJanuary 29, 2020

Two children take part in some EYFS science experiments on their table.

Best Practice Inspiration | Learning & Development

10 EYFS Science Experiments to Try in Your Setting

On the lookout for some easy EYFS Science experiments for your early years setting? Look no further and try out our 10 experiments for curious young minds.

Marcus FoggNovember 6, 2019

Illustration of a boy and a girl cooking

Best Practice Inspiration | Wellbeing

10 Healthy and Easy Recipes for Kids to Make

On the lookout for some easy recipes for kids to make? We've got you covered! Check out these easy and child-friendly cooking ideas.

Zuzanna StańczewskaAugust 15, 2018

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