The Importance of Light and Shadow Play in the Early Years

The Magical World of Light and Shadow The world of light and shadow is a magical one, full of wonder and amazement. For young children, this world can be particularly enchanting. It is a world where shapes and colours dance together, where imaginations come alive, and where new discoveries are made every day. Igniting Curiosity and…

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Benefits of Using the TTS Bamboo Eco Bed

Sleeping pods such as the TTS Bamboo Eco Bed, can help infants to sleep comfortably and safely. Here are some of the ways that the Bamboo Eco Bed can benefit both the children and practitioners in your setting. Comfort and Security The Bamboo Eco Bed supports a child-led environment and provides a safe and cosy space, helping children to feel more comfortable…

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5 Activity Ideas for the STEAM Discovery Centre

Starting early with the STEAM Discovery Centre Early years doesn’t necessarily come to mind for many practitioners and teachers when considering STEAM. However, STEAM is central to children’s learning and development in the 21st century so why not get them started early with the introduction of the STEAM Discovery Centre? Children are born curious, observing and exploring…

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Early STEAM with the STEAM Discovery Centre

Exploring STEAM in the Early Years with the STEAM Discovery Centre STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths. You might be more used to the term STEM, but Arts is often added to recognise the role of creativity and design in STEM fields. Including Arts makes these subjects more early years friendly too. STEAM…

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Exploring STEAM in the Early Years

Exploring STEAM in the Early Years with the STEAM Discovery Centre STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths. You might be more used to the term STEM, but Arts is often added to recognise the role of creativity and design in STEM fields. Including Arts makes these subjects more early years friendly too. STEAM…

ByAna Smith7 August 20230Comments

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Sand and Water Play in the Early Years

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…

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10 Ways to Play with Sand by Hayley Winter

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…

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Our Adventures with Marvellous Metallics

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…

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Exciting Activity Ideas for Early Years Mark Making

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…

ByAna Smith4 August 20230Comments

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How Imaginative Play Contributes to Language Development by Hayley Winter

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…

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