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Harvest Festival is the perfect time to celebrate the changing seasons, explore where our food comes from, and enjoy some hands-on creative fun. Here are some activity ideas for nurseries or primary classrooms that combine learning, creativity, and seasonal cheer!

When I started setting up as a tutor this year, I had to prepare my business launch over several months. As someone who was working as a teacher in a Year 2 classroom, I had lots of lovely resources in my cupboard (which I never really did manage to organise in a way that I was completely satisfied with), but it was fairly easy to grab something for a lesson or a provision activity, because it would be used by thirty children who were all the same age, even if abilities varied. In other words, all of my resources were perfectly suitable for what I needed.

The thing about autumn is that the season does most of the work. Your job is simply to slow down, step outside, and let your children notice.

Whether you're a home educating parent, a childminder, or an early year’s practitioner, this is one of the most joyful and low-effort invitations you can offer. And the learning that unfolds from it is truly special.

Autumn is such an inspiring and colourful time of the year, with the changing of seasons, incredible natural textures and endless shades of orange, brown, red and yellow.

Starting school is a significant milestone for both children and parents. As a Reception teacher and a mummy to a 4-year-old, I know just how important those first few weeks can be in helping little ones feel safe, secure, and excited about this big new chapter. Here are my top 5 tips for a smooth and settled start to school life.

When I start talking to children about their move to primary school, I always frame it in a positive, exciting way. I let them see how excited I am for them, in the hope that a little bit of that excitement rubs off. We usually start chatting about “big school” as early as the September before they’re due to start.

White poster paper rolls aren’t just for display boards, they can be an incredibly versatile resource for encouraging creativity, learning, and play. Whether you're working with children in the classroom, at home, or in an early years setting, the large format provides endless opportunities for exploration and hands-on activities.

Looking for a simple, affordable way to keep little ones busy during the summer holidays? Mark making is a fantastic activity that encourages creativity, exploration and early learning, all while using items you may already have at home.

Flowers are a wonderful way to spark children's curiosity about the natural world, and the Sensory Play Stones Flowers Pack offers a hands-on, durable way to bring floral learning into everyday play. 

As a home educating family, we spend the majority of our time outdoors, in all sorts of weather.. but with the summer approaching, this is the perfect time to take your setting outside and engage in wonder of nature.