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EYFS Activities
We love EYFS activities. And if our blog traffic is anything to go by, so do you! So, to make it easier to find them, we’ve gathered them all here. Not enough for you? Take a look at Ovivio Activities and get access to our amazing learning library!
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We’ve also collected our themed activities together, for things like the seasons, calendar events and books. Check it out!
Space Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Blast off into learning with these exciting space activities for EYFS! From creating rockets to exploring stars and planets, these...
Spring Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
As the frost thaws and the first green shoots emerge, spring offers a wonderful opportunity to bring the outdoors into...
St George’s Day Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Celebrate England’s patron saint with these creative and engaging St George’s Day activities for EYFS. From dragons and castles to...
Road Safety Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Teaching young children about road safety is essential, and with the right activities, it can be fun, memorable, and developmentally...
Little Red Hen Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
The Little Red Hen is a classic tale that offers so many opportunities for EYFS children to explore themes like...
Poppy Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Introduce the significance of remembrance in a gentle, age-appropriate way with these thoughtful and creative poppy activities for EYFS. Through...
Outdoor Maths Activities EYFS: Creative Ways to Teach Numeracy Outdoors
This post was written by Jamie Victoria Barnes of Everything Early Years fame. Mathematics is a core element of the...
4 STEM Activities for Preschoolers to Try
STEM is not a new term for childcare settings. But why exactly is it beneficial for children’s learning and development,...
What to do and when to do it: parental engagement activities to help your child thrive!
Your child hears their first sounds in the womb, which means that even before they are born into the world,...
Father’s Day ideas to try in Nursery Settings: crafts, gifts, and cards
Father’s Day can be a creative opportunity to celebrate the prominent male figures in children’s lives. It can also be...
Sensory Play In The Early Years: 25 Amazing Activity Ideas For You To Try
There are 5 main senses, although it's heavily debated that there are more. We discuss movement generally within the umbrella...
How to host an inclusive EYFS Christmas for all your children
The festive season in nurseries is a magical time when all children are excited about extra crafty activities and, of...
Build positive home-nursery relationships: 6 fun parent engagement ideas
The sky is the limit when parents and practitioners are on the same page. Children thrive when consistent approaches are...
PSED EYFS activities: Advice from a Clinical Psychologist
We have all heard about (and experienced) toddler tantrums and meltdowns. It can feel like you have tried everything in...
How to make early reading fun: EYFS Literacy activities to try
Early reading is vital for language development. As we know, vocabulary acquisition during the primary years can be a pre-judgement...
Slime recipe: How to make slime at home and nursery
Buying pots of slime for children to play with can be a costly expense for nursery owners. Instead, this article shares...
15 exciting expressive arts and design EYFS activities
How do you teach creativity? Well, creativity is a personal response. When we feel, see, hear or experience, our response can determine how we...
12 EYFS Maths activities to count on
EYFS Maths plays a vital role in the seven areas of learning and development in the early years. Early mathematical...
Space Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Blast off into learning with these exciting space activities for EYFS! From creating rockets to exploring stars and planets, these...
Spring Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
As the frost thaws and the first green shoots emerge, spring offers a wonderful opportunity to bring the outdoors into...
St George’s Day Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Celebrate England’s patron saint with these creative and engaging St George’s Day activities for EYFS. From dragons and castles to...
Road Safety Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Teaching young children about road safety is essential, and with the right activities, it can be fun, memorable, and developmentally...
Little Red Hen Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
The Little Red Hen is a classic tale that offers so many opportunities for EYFS children to explore themes like...
Poppy Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Introduce the significance of remembrance in a gentle, age-appropriate way with these thoughtful and creative poppy activities for EYFS. Through...
Outdoor Maths Activities EYFS: Creative Ways to Teach Numeracy Outdoors
This post was written by Jamie Victoria Barnes of Everything Early Years fame. Mathematics is a core element of the...
4 STEM Activities for Preschoolers to Try
STEM is not a new term for childcare settings. But why exactly is it beneficial for children’s learning and development,...
What to do and when to do it: parental engagement activities to help your child thrive!
Your child hears their first sounds in the womb, which means that even before they are born into the world,...
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