6 Ways to Use Creative Crates

Strong and safe, these crates are specifically designed for educational use. Children can be the architects of their own play with this multi-functional, open-ended resource. 6 ways with creative crates…Great for motor skills, collaborative games, language activities and so much more. Den Building Is it a house, a hotel or even a hospital? Why not create…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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Create Learning Provocations and Possibilities with Potion Bottles

Childhood memories of a perfume or potion mixed and swirled with a carefully chosen stick in a humble jar is a treasured memory. Help to create such powerful memories for your children and in doing so enrich them with vital key learning experiences. Potion Bottles The design and development of these potion bottles came to life because of…

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More than just a Crate!

For a long time here at Little Pips, our Nursery in sleepy Somerset, we have used loose parts and open-ended resources to extend our continuous provision. As a teacher I have always watched in awe as our Nursery children, aged 6 months to 4 years use them in many different ways. Recently, the outside area of our…

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Creative Crates – A Multifunctional Resource

Creative Crates – a staple for any Early Years environment I love open ended resources that spark children’s natural curiosity to explore and fuel their imaginations. So for me these strong, safe, multifunctional creative crates are a staple for any early years environment Crates are an ideal resource for children from the age of three. At…

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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…

ByAna Smith7 August 20230Comments

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