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creative activity ideas that aim to support professional practitioners and carers of young children as they provide experiences that engage nursery children's learning, development and to expand those opportunities. Please feel free to share and add on
02-24-2023 03:37 PM Go to last post
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From changing leaf colours to the shortening of daylight - how do you all plan for this topic?
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A time for turning up the heating or throwing a bigger log on the fire...... Chilly winter mornings and frost covered lawns - What do you all do in the winter time?
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Season - Spring (2 Viewing)
From watching new born lambs to preparing for the launch of chocolate eggs...... fluffy chicks, daffodils and crocus... what else
03-19-2021 09:20 AM Go to last post
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Summer sun & clear cloudless days.... what activities have you done with the children in the summer time?
08-01-2017 10:34 AM Go to last post
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Book themed activity ideas, reviews and suggestions to support young children's love and enjoyment of text and pictures that tell stories
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Animal welfare and conservaiton and activity ideas for upcycling and recycling to support preschool and nursery aged children's understanding of the world around them
08-06-2016 03:30 PM Go to last post
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Activity ideas that explore traveling entertainers, acrobats and the skilled people performers that thrill their audience
03-27-2013 08:16 PM Go to last post
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Pop in here to find a range of concept activities that support planning and children's interests
02-02-2018 10:21 PM Go to last post
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Explore the diversity of countries, culture and traditions
08-04-2016 01:13 PM Go to last post
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Sadness, happiness, tears & smiles..... the huge range of emotions and their effects can be a very interesting theme - what have you done to explore these aspects...
11-08-2018 12:15 PM Go to last post
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Eras of time - The victorians, Iron age, Tudors? Have you ever or are considering planning for these subjects? Let us all share your questions and experiences...
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ICT
Information, Communication & Technology. Ideas to support activities using programmable toys and computers.
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Activity ideas that explore issues of inclusion, anti discrimination, equality, disability, cultural background and age.
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links and ideas to support children, young people and adults in their language and communication skills
03-12-2017 12:35 PM Go to last post
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From fairies and wizards, elves, pixies, imps, gnomes and goblins to unicorns, cyclops, giants, griffins & dragons!
02-24-2023 03:37 PM Go to last post
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songs, rhymes and poems that children can enjoy
07-29-2021 07:48 AM Go to last post
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Crossstitch, knitting, crotchet or plain sewing - if you have any favourites, tips and ideas on this ... please let us all know.
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people who help us, people of interest, pirates and artists
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activity ideas to share the names of flowers, trees, fruit and vegetables
01-20-2021 02:08 PM Go to last post
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Cooking and mixing ideas for eating and sensory play ...
09-14-2022 09:12 AM Go to last post
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A variety of activity ideas to promote and support young children's early years learning and development indoors and outside
by debbi2
12-29-2022 06:59 AM Go to last post
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How have you explained aspects of science to the children?... Bees and honey, body, invention .. please feel free to post ideas, asks and experiences in this forum.
08-12-2022 07:53 AM Go to last post
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Sight, Smell, Touch, Taste and Hearing. How have you planned for all these topics?
07-09-2016 07:51 PM Go to last post
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Every day we use a multitude of tools that help us complete tasks and achieve targets. This forum contains a range of activity ideas to support preschool nursery children's learning and development inside and outside
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Moving, separation, birthdays, new people, places and job activities to help enjoy children and famillies' transitional times.
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Drinking, washing, watering the garden, keeping fish, visiting the ocean, rivers and lakes
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craft, art, mark making activity ideas to support and extend preschool children's interests as they play, discover, learn and follow current thoughts and recollections
02-04-2022 07:18 PM Go to last post
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All about me (1 Viewing)
A forum full of activities to support the theme of myself, ourselves, my life, growing up, my name, body, friends, family, likes and dislikes
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Farms, wild or captive, domestic - what other activities have you done to cover this subject?
09-30-2017 09:13 PM Go to last post
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Playing on the beach and paddling in the sea these activity ideas bring the coast to your preschool setting and celebrate children's trips, visits and outings
07-04-2015 01:09 PM Go to last post
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Birds (1 Viewing)
All things feathery ... add flight, talons and species to your topic activities ...
02-21-2016 06:07 PM Go to last post
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Dinosaurs (1 Viewing)
A favourite interest with children, enjoy these activity ideas to support preschool planning and please add on
06-20-2016 03:55 AM Go to last post
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Farming, show breeds, pets, crops and working the land.
07-13-2017 01:22 PM Go to last post
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Location, type of home and learning an address - what tips have you got to help the planning of this theme?
03-12-2021 11:44 AM Go to last post
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Jungle or Rainforest (2 Viewing)
Endangered gorillas, panda bears, gigantic plants and tree life.....
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The Plant, butterfly, chicken, frog and Us !!! what other lifecycles have you covered or thinking of approaching?
03-14-2017 01:19 PM Go to last post
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creepy crawly creatures, insects and bug activity ideas to support children's early years planning
07-05-2017 02:21 PM Go to last post
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A great topic to spark off the imagination - treasure hunts, digging in the sand, parrots and peg legs......
06-16-2016 12:01 PM Go to last post
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Space (1 Viewing)
Ever wondered what lies beyond our skies....... planets, stars, rockets, comets, aliens!! ? Post all space planning ideas in this forum.
10-23-2017 12:32 AM Go to last post
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How we get around - 'To be transported' .... cars, bikes, lorries, caravans, prams, pushchairs, trolleys - escalators & conveyors .... what other transport can you think up activities for....
02-04-2022 07:18 PM Go to last post
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Sub zero temperatures, snow and ice covered ground as far as you can see! Activity ideas that promote and celebrate the North and South poles of our planet
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The Sky (1 Viewing)
from hot air balloons to Jets….. Hummingbirds & emperor butterflies what ideas have you used or need to help in planning for this...
07-09-2016 05:23 PM Go to last post
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Toys (1 Viewing)
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01-27-2013 12:26 AM Go to last post
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Sun, rain, fog, mist, drizzle, snow, ice, wind...... what other elements have you covered ?
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ideas that celebrate national and international festivals, religious observance and events aimed at inspiring young children's learning and building partnerships
by malley
07-06-2021 07:30 PM Go to last post
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Celebrated on April 1st. This customary day is dedicated to the 'pulling of' jokes tricks and creating surprises! What gentle, traditions do you have to enjoy some fun and games with the children on this day?
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From candles & safety songs! to cake and parties. What do you do to celebrate these occassions with the children or adults!?
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Yule and Christmas (1 Viewing)
Secular activity ideas to enjoy the festive spirit of the season.
12-21-2018 09:35 PM Go to last post
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A Colourful festival with many activity possibilities - what do you all do?
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activity ideas to celebrate this event
10-19-2008 02:28 PM Go to last post
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activity ideas to enjoy this religious and secular event
03-29-2017 11:27 AM Go to last post
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03-04-2012 02:12 PM Go to last post
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November 5th - firework pictures and bonfire art. Here you'll find activity ideas that promote fire safety and awareness, celebrates the splendour pyrotechnic fireworks and that remember British history
09-05-2018 11:33 AM Go to last post
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03-25-2008 04:24 PM Go to last post
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Have fun with your planned Halloween activities and enjoy the resources in this forum that aim to support a love of the holiday, celebrate local communities and promote children staying safe
10-08-2017 09:19 AM Go to last post
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Activity ideas for preschool, nursery and kindergarten early years
03-25-2008 04:20 PM Go to last post
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activity ideas to celebrate
08-21-2008 08:48 AM Go to last post
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May Day (1 Viewing)
Activities to celebrate May 1st
04-10-2006 05:54 PM Go to last post
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Two people's civil union to each other, the ceremony and commitments made to one another
11-24-2006 02:19 PM Go to last post
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Mother's day (2 Viewing)
by malley
07-06-2021 07:30 PM Go to last post
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31st January - 15th June and 31st October are the UK's three national awareness raising days for head lice. Discover activities and information to help eradicate these mini beast!
01-05-2014 02:26 AM Go to last post
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activities, recipes and ideas to help early years planing for this religiously observed and secular day of cultural importance
02-15-2017 01:30 AM Go to last post
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Patron saint of Ireland. March 17th.
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Februaury 14th a day where the individuals and personalities in young children's lives are recognised and celebrated. Find activity ideas that promote telling others how much they mean
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July 4th
07-04-2007 01:55 PM Go to last post
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This great event is celebrated on the first Tuesday in the first full week in May.
03-25-2008 04:15 PM Go to last post
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Appreciating what we have and how we came by it
03-25-2008 04:30 PM Go to last post
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