The early years lay the foundation for curiosity, connection, and confidence. This category shares inclusive EYFS strategies that support all learners — including those with speech, language, sensory, or developmental differences.
From sensory play ideas and communication-rich routines to visuals, transitions, and low-demand approaches, you’ll find practical support for creating nurturing, accessible early years environments. Because every child deserves a joyful start to their learning journey.
Autumn is a beautiful and fascinating season that can ignite wonder in early years children. As the colours change from green to amber, orange and red, young minds start to notice the changes of the seasons. This season offers endless opportunities for hands-on learning experiences. In this article, we have compiled 100 autumn-themed activity ideas … Read more
EYFS Interview Questions The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) staff play a crucial role in the development of children in their formative years. As such, the recruitment process for these positions is thorough and seeks to gauge both the professional competency and personal attributes of candidates. If you’re preparing for an EYFS interview in the … Read more
How To Answer: What qualities can you bring to our nursery? Working in an early childhood education setting like a nursery school requires a specific set of skills and qualities tailored to engaging with and educating young learners. During a nursery assistant interview, candidates will likely be asked some version of “What qualities can you … Read more
STEM-based provocations for early years settings A provocation in the classroom is something that stimulates a response or action. It is based on children’s interests and curiosity. We love play based learning and storytelling on this site and STEAM based provocations seemed like a fantastic next step. A Sensory lesson plan for exploring The Three … Read more
Jingle All the Way to a Christmas Word Wall List The holiday season provides a fun opportunity for young learners to build their vocabulary through exposure to a festive new words list. There are so many joyful activities centring around the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of Christmas time. Why not capitalise on this natural … Read more
Introduction to Finger Gym Teaching students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) requires a unique set of skills, patience, and a toolbox of innovative teaching strategies. One of the strategies that has gained popularity in recent years is ‘Finger Gym’. This article explores the concept of Finger Gym, what it is, how it can be incorporated … Read more
Hands-On Teaching Activities When You Need A Calm Classroom Calming Activities for the Classroom: The After-Lunch Energy Slump After a long morning afternoons can be challenging for young children and those with special needs. I distinctly remember the stress of trying to stay awake in maths after lunch. Tiredness and stress have built up, technically … Read more
The Benefits of Learning Outdoors in Primary School Ever felt like your lessons are simply not engaging enough for your students? We understand how frustrating this can be, having gone through the same thing ourselves. Fact is, research shows that outdoor learning can significantly boost student engagement and concentration. This article provides you with practical … Read more
What to do on a Windy Day Activities For EYFS and SEN Don’t let the wind keep your children inside. If you are wondering what to do on a windy day turn it into an opportunity for outdoor learning fun with these 19 windy day activities. These projects will have all your students laughing and … Read more
The Educational Benefits of Play-Doh for SEN and Primary School Children Children love play dough. Its soft, malleable nature invites them to shape, squish, roll, and cut it into countless creations. But beyond the sheer fun of it, playing with dough offers numerous educational benefits, especially for special needs and primary school children. Whether it’s … Read more
The Best Classroom Primary Games When looking for engaging games for primary school, it’s important to find activities that entertain young learners while providing educational value. This article outlines quick and easy classroom games to try. In the ideas for games and activities, I have tried to link them to learning intentions. We also have … Read more
Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain development happens before the age of 5? This striking fact highlights the importance of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) in shaping young minds. It’s time to revolutionise your approach to EYFS teaching, with evidence-based strategies that maximise your young explorers potential. Imagine a classroom where … Read more
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