Category Archives: Activities Station

Why Outdoor Environments Help Boys Thrive in the EYFS

Do you ever notice how some boys switch off inside, then light up the moment [...]

Sensory play on a shoestring: 10 up‑cycled resources apprentices can make

You want joyful learning without blowing the budget. Yet resources cost money, storage is tight, [...]

Getting Our Children Outdoors: Why Nature Isn’t Just ‘Nice to Have’ – It’s Essential!

In a powerful piece for the Children’s Commissioner’s blog, Cat Hickey, Head of Conservation Education [...]

The Magic We Find Outside: Why Our Children Need to Get Outdoors

You know that feeling when you step outside on a crisp morning and take a [...]

Inclusion in the Early Years: A Practical Guide for Practitioners

Inclusion sits at the heart of early years education. It’s about making sure every child—no [...]

Enjoying Outdoor Play in the Summer – A Practical Guide for Early Years Practitioners

Long, bright days are made for learning outdoors. Time outside builds children’s strength, sparks curiosity, [...]

Using Outdoors to Promote Healthy Lifestyles 

The early years are a crucial time for establishing lifelong healthy habits, and outdoor play [...]

Exploring Construction Play in Early Years: Engaging EYFS Activities

You want to enrich early childhood sessions with construction play, but worry about finding the [...]

EYFS Science Week

Supporting early scientific thinking through curiosity is closely aligned with the principles and goals of [...]

Keeping Young Children Warm and Active in Unusually Cold Weather

The UK is currently experiencing unusually cold temperatures, with freezing conditions impacting many parts of [...]