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Believe it or not, you can get involved in maths with children from a much younger age! Babies as young as six months can recognise the difference in amounts between small sets.

Scientific literacy develops a wide range of skills that can be transferred across all areas of development, making this an approach well worth implementing with children of any age.

Seasonal changes are a dynamic aspect of understanding our ever-changing world, which makes them a great topic for engaging with the outdoors in different ways on a daily, sometimes hourly, basis.  

Water is an open-ended resource, meaning the provision isn’t usually intended to have a specific outcome or instructions to follow.

This article offers a different outlook for using digital technology for learning to offer some frameworks, reasoning and advice for how to purposefully use technology in your setting.  

We are going to explore how early education and care can build the important foundations for early literacy and suggest how to increase literacy opportunities for young children.

World Animal Day is focused on raising awareness and appreciation of the importance of animals for the planet. Take part in this year’s World Animal Day by using this activity to get children to share their appreciation of their favourite animals. 

Mark making starts long before children pick up a pencil – and sand is the perfect sensory surface to explore it. This simple and engaging activity invites curious children to make their mark, build those early writing muscles and express themselves creatively and playfully.

Help the RSPB to find out how garden birds are faring in your patch.

Freezing water in balloons is an amazing sensory experience and also a great opportunity for children to discover the science behind freezing and melting. 

A harvest treasure hunt activity can help children develop physical skills through movement and improves problem-solving as they search and sort items. It supports early maths through counting and categorising, while enhancing language skills as they learn new words. It’s a fun, engaging way to support multiple areas of early learning. 

In this fun and engaging activity, children work together to rescue small toys frozen in blocks of ice. It's a fantastic way to experiment, explore cause and effect and stay cool in warm weather. The activity encourages teamwork, communication and problem-solving, supporting personal, social and emotional development.

The Magic Mystery Box is a playful activity that encourages young children to communicate, listen and share ideas. The surprise element captures interest, while the predictable routine helps children feel safe to express themselves using words, sounds, gestures or facial expressions. 

This activity helps children explore how bright and reflective materials improve visibility in the dark. Through hands-on fun making ‘reflective ribbons,’ they’ll learn real-life safety while sparking creativity and curiosity. 

This is an easy, accessible activity that encourages creativity, sensory exploration and expands vocabulary. In this activity children create their own dough and get to explore its properties by mixing, rolling, stretching and shaping it into various forms.

New Year is a time for new beginnings and reflection. Create your own time capsule to help children think about the present and the future.

Children need opportunities to physically experience and compare different types of measures such as length, size and height, so provide lots of opportunity for young children to explore contrasting items to compare their features in terms of measures. 

Let’s celebrate what makes every child one of a kind! Guide children on a journey of self-discovery – exploring their likes, differences and what makes them unique.

Here children are given the opportunity to create their very own nursery photo using props, backdrops, and as much creativity as they can muster! This fun activity supports children to explore self-expression, confidence, and identity while capturing a special memory of their time at nursery. 

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and value the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of Black heritage. Food is a wonderful way to explore diversity – it brings people together and helps children learn about different places and traditions. South Africa, for example, is home to a wide variety of delicious fruits that thrive in its unique climate. By making a fruit salad with these fruits, children can experience new tastes, enjoy sharing food with friends and begin to understand that every country is unique.