Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.
Early childhood educators know how to create inspiring outdoor play spaces for children on a tight budget so if you are looking for some ideas this blog is for you! There is no need for big budgets or fancy materials, just a little outside the box thinking and commitment to upcycling and recycling! Some projects require a few basic handyperson skills…
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Children love to explore and express their creativity with simple painting activities. And I love the opportunities paint presents for playful learning. It’s one of those fantastic child friendly mediums that can be used or made in many different ways… so next time you pull the paint pots out think outside the box and offer something new for the senses!…
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When it comes to making your own wrapping paper there’s nothing more special than using regular paintings that the children have already made. Add some ribbon or other personal touches and they stand out as unique as well as festive and are always a hit with family members. I’ve put together a collection of quick yet creative ideas from around the…
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Do you find adding nature play activities with materials like seeds and leaves difficult because you are overthinking how to present or use them for early learning? It might help to understand that introducing natural materials is simply another opportunity to ‘prompt’ children to play in different ways with different materials. Invitations can offer children the opportunity to direct their own…
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Want some new ideas to reignite interest in sand play but don’t want to take up the whole backyard or sweep sand off everything at the end of the day? This post is for you! As an educator and a Mum, I absolutely love the sensory appeal of sand play but it doesn’t mean you need to have a huge space…
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When we plan for and initiate opportunities for dramatic and imaginative play it delivers many benefits for children and also provides numerous learning outcomes. Dramatic and imaginative play helps children to make sense of the world around them, use their imagination to explore real life events, increase their vocabulary, engage with different cultural materials, negotiate roles, make decisions and so much…
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