Seasonal Activity Ideas for Fall & Winter
Bring the changing seasons into your early childhood environment with these hands-on activities.
(more…)The Secret Life of Bugs: Fun Learning Ideas for Children
Exploring the world of insects and bugs with young children opens a door to a wealth of learning opportunities. From fostering curiosity and a love for nature to developing critical thinking and fine motor skills, the benefits are endless!
(more…)Navigating Early Years Transitions – Activities to foster emotional well-being
As September approaches, the excitement and anxiety about the new school year begin to surface. For young children, the transition to different rooms in nurseries or to school can be a significant emotional milestone.
(more…)Supporting Speech & Language Development in the Early Childhood
Jenny Hiller, CORU Registered, Senior Speech and Language Therapist, offers invaluable guidance to practitioners through a collection of short videos to support speech & language development in early childhood.
(more…)Prehistoric Play!
Dinosaurs are a source of great fascination for many children. Here’s a few of our favorite activities to use with our dinosaur-themed resources to achieve early learning goals in playful and interactive ways.
(more…)Love in the Early Years
‘All you need is love’ sang The Beatles, and studies have shown that what makes the biggest difference to children in their early years is knowing an adult who shows they care. There is no other resource that is more valuable to children than a loving adult. We often think about love in terms of family relationships, but loving early years practitioners have an important role too. Sadly, not all children will experience love in their home environment, but, even for those that do, forming loving bonds with the people who care for them in their early years setting is vital, not just for healthy social and emotional development, but for their cognitive growth too. Love actually helps to build brains!
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