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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!
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...
What is EYFS Physical Development?
As nursery managers and owners, you see it daily: little feet running, tiny hands grasping, and endless energy bounding around...
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...
What is ‘Communication and Language’ in EYFS?
Did you know that as many as 1 in 5 children in the UK are starting reception with delayed speech...
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....
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...
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...
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 2026 at your nursery
Earth Day 2026 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...
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