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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!
We’ve also collected our themed activities together, for things like the seasons, calendar events and books. Check it out!
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...
EYFS physical development activities: How to spot the amber flags
How do we measure good EYFS physical development progress? Well, by using milestones. But these physical development milestones are not...
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...
British Values EYFS: 2026 guide for early years
Quality British values will be threaded through everything you do in your nursery. Your team will demonstrate the four British...
EYFS tuff tray ideas for toddlers
It can be easy to become stuck with new, exciting tuff tray ideas. Whether you fit in with an EYFS...
‘Understanding the World’ EYFS activities to blow them away
Understanding the world in EYFS allows children to foster a curiosity for learning. Giving them the tools to explore, question...
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...
The Ultimate Guide to EYFS Activities And Ideas For Nurseries
EYFS activities are what make a child’s time at nursery so enjoyable. However, thinking of new and fresh ideas the...
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...
Sensory play for babies: 12 ideas to try
Babies begin their sensory development long before they take their first breath. Even before birth, babies eagerly sense the world...
What are the EYFS Seven Areas of Learning and Development?
The EYFS seven areas of learning and development are defined by the English government as: Three prime areas: Communication and...
Remembrance Day Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Remembrance Day is marked on the 11th of November every year in the UK and other countries, a day to...
Chinese New Year Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Chinese New Year is a colourful and culturally rich festival that provides an excellent opportunity for EYFS practitioners to introduce...
Dinosaur Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Dinosaurs are awesome – though that’s mainly because they’re not around anymore. They’re also a fascinating theme for young children,...
Diwali Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a vibrant and meaningful celebration that can be incorporated into Early Years Foundation Stage...
Minibeast Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Minibeast activities are an exciting and educational way to introduce children in EYFS to the world of insects and other...
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