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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!
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...
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...
Autumn Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Autumn provides an ideal opportunity for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) practitioners to engage children in sensory-rich and educational experiences...
Bonfire Night Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Night, provides an exciting opportunity for EYFS practitioners to engage children with fun, educational, and...
Halloween Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Halloween is a perfect opportunity to engage children in fun, spooky, and educational autumnal activities that align with the EYFS...
Pirate Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
‘Pirates’ is a fun and imaginative topic in the early years, making it perfect for EYFS activities encouraging creativity, language...
Forest School Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Bring the wonders of nature into learning with these Forest School activities for EYFS! Forest Schools offer children the opportunity...
Funky Fingers Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Funky Fingers activities are all about strengthening fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and finger dexterity in fun and engaging ways....
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Let’s embark on an adventure with We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen! This beloved story is perfect for encouraging...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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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...
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