Sand and water play captivates and inspires young children in their early years. By offering an assortment of resources such as sand shakers, different sized pots, water spinners, sieves, scoops, ladles, and tweezers, we can provide the perfect ingredients for immersive play, sensory exploration, and skill development. The Sand and Water Eco Kit contains a range of…
A sand and water tray and a stable area of an Early Years setting. Playing in sand is a great way to get children to work on their motor skills as well as a great resource to build new vocabulary into their everyday language.
Why do I love the water & sand eco kit?
The 21…
Introducing our children to the different types of Metallics and the varied explorations they could embark on has been a great adventure. As practitioners, we love to observe our little ones eagerly examining these shiny, interesting resources. They are utterly fascinated, reaching out to touch the Metallic shapes and expressing delight at the reflections they…
Discover engaging activity ideas to enhance fine motor skills, promote early writing, and foster a love for learning. Let the glow captivate young learners and make their educational journey shine bright.
Building Foundations
In the early years, fostering a love for learning and building the foundations is crucial. One exciting resource that can light up the…
When children engage in imaginative play, they create scenarios, characters, and stories, which helps them to develop their language skills in several ways. In this blog, I share 5 ways that imaginative play contributes to language development in the Early Years and why this type of play is so integral.
Improves Vocabulary
Firstly, imaginative play allows…
The Power of Pebbles in Play: Unearthing the Magic and Learning in the Everyday
Why are we Fascinated with Pebbles?
Ever since we were cave dwellers, humans, especially children, have been fascinated with stones and pebbles. Ever been on a walk with a child to find their pockets rattling and full of stones and pebbles…
A view into the inner world of a child
Sometimes you see something and it really fires the imagination! When I first saw Alice Sharp’s Eco Build a World, the teacher in me saw many exciting and endless ways for children to create all kinds of locations, constructions, sculptures and pathways but the therapist in me…
Every now and then I come across a resource which absolutely screams multi use at me. The TTS Recordable Talking Panel is just one of those resources.
Ironically, it has been around for years, I just had not spotted it! It is such a simple concept. Six little panels in a row on a board, each…