All About Me Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

‘All about me’ is a great theme to explore to help children learn more about themselves and the people around them....

How to teach mutual respect in the early years

You work with young children day in, day out. So, you’ll know better than anyone that no child is born...

How to successfully run a School-Based Nursery

We don’t need to tell you that when it comes to strategic direction, nurseries and schools are poles apart. For...

15 Easy Phonics Games EYFS Settings Love

Between juggling staffing gaps, snack prep and trying to squeeze in a moment to breathe, planning fresh phonics activities EYFS children will...

Animal Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Animals are a wonderful theme to spark curiosity, creativity, and learning in young children. These animal activities for EYFS are perfect for...

21 Nursery Practitioner Interview Questions (with Answers)

We all know how tough it is to find that perfect fit in the nursery team. At Ovivio, we’ve worked...

Prevent duty in Early Years: The summary you need to know

40% of all Prevent referrals involve children as the cause of concern. Youth radicalisation is on the rise. As early years...

Technology in early education: Making nursery life smoother, smarter, and a little bit simpler

We’d like you to humour us for a moment. Close your eyes and imagine an octopus (let your imagination run...

Supertato Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Get ready for some action-packed learning with Supertato! This hilarious superhero-themed story by Sue Hendra is perfect for EYFS children, offering...

Elmer Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Elmer, the colourful patchwork elephant from David McKee’s beloved children’s book, is a fantastic character to use for a range...

Handa’s Surprise Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Step into the vibrant world of Handa’s Surprise by Eileen Browne! This colourful tale is a treasure trove of opportunities for EYFS...

The 5 S’s of school readiness: A framework for nursery managers

We all know school readiness doesn’t start in reception. It happens during their time at nursery. Your team guides them...

Activities for school readiness: Advice from a headteacher

When a child leaves your nursery ‘school-ready’, their chances of successful life outcomes are up to 11 times higher (particularly...

Room on the Broom Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Let’s take flight into the magical world of Room on the Broom! This much-loved tale by Julia Donaldson is perfect for...

14 Earth Day activities to celebrate Earth Day 2025 at your nursery

Earth Day 2025 is on the 22nd April (as it is every year). Nurseries and schools around the world can...

Eid Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Celebrate the joyous festival of Eid with fun, engaging, and meaningful activities that help early years children explore different cultures...

Superhero Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

It’s time to unleash the powers of imagination and learning! Superhero-themed activities are a brilliant way to inspire confidence, teamwork,...

Jack and the Beanstalk Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

The classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk offers a rich platform for early years learning, helping to develop literacy, maths, creativity,...

Hungry Caterpillar Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

The beloved story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle provides a wonderful foundation for engaging and educational activities in EYFS....

Dear Zoo Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Get ready to roar, stomp, and learn with the much-loved story Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell! This timeless tale is perfect for...

Stick Man Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Stick Man by Julia Donaldson is a much-loved story that offers a wealth of opportunities for EYFS learning. Through engaging Stickman activities...

Mother’s Day Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Celebrate the special bond between children and their mums (or other important caregivers) with these fun and creative Mother’s Day activities...

Red Nose Day Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Get ready to bring laughter, kindness, and creativity to your early years setting with these fun-packed Red Nose Day activities for...

St. Patrick’s Day Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Bring the Irish luck into your early years setting with these fun and engaging St. Patrick’s Day activities for EYFS! From rainbows...