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| Preschool themes and topics a collection of early years activity ideas and links to other sites that are grouped into categories to help plan experiences that engage young children's interest |
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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
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11-09-2024 01:31 PM
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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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08-12-2017 01:51 PM
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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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10-27-2016 09:07 PM
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From watching new born lambs to preparing for the launch of chocolate eggs...... fluffy chicks, daffodils and crocus... what else
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03-19-2021 09:20 AM
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Summer sun & clear cloudless days.... what activities have you done with the children in the summer time?
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08-01-2017 10:34 AM
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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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11-09-2024 01:31 PM
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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
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08-06-2016 03:30 PM
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Activity ideas that explore traveling entertainers, acrobats and the skilled people performers that thrill their audience
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03-27-2013 08:16 PM
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Pop in here to find a range of concept activities that support planning and children's interests
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02-02-2018 10:21 PM
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Explore the diversity of countries, culture and traditions
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08-04-2016 01:13 PM
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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...
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11-08-2018 12:15 PM
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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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07-22-2009 10:13 AM
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Information, Communication & Technology. Ideas to support activities using programmable toys and computers.
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07-13-2016 06:58 PM
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Activity ideas that explore issues of inclusion, anti discrimination, equality, disability, cultural background and age.
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08-16-2017 09:48 AM
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links and ideas to support children, young people and adults in their language and communication skills
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03-12-2017 12:35 PM
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From fairies and wizards, elves, pixies, imps, gnomes and goblins to unicorns, cyclops, giants, griffins & dragons!
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02-24-2023 03:37 PM
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songs, rhymes and poems that children can enjoy
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07-29-2021 07:48 AM
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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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03-25-2009 02:34 PM
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people who help us, people of interest, pirates and artists
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04-08-2018 12:02 AM
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activity ideas to share the names of flowers, trees, fruit and vegetables
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01-20-2021 02:08 PM
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Cooking and mixing ideas for eating and sensory play ...
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09-14-2022 09:12 AM
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A variety of activity ideas to promote and support young children's early years learning and development indoors and outside
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12-29-2022 06:59 AM
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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.
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08-12-2022 07:53 AM
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Sight, Smell, Touch, Taste and Hearing.
How have you planned for all these topics?
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07-09-2016 07:51 PM
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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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06-05-2017 11:55 AM
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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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06-20-2019 09:06 PM
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Drinking, washing, watering the garden, keeping fish, visiting the ocean, rivers and lakes
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07-11-2017 10:14 AM
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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
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02-04-2022 07:18 PM
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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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06-20-2016 11:26 PM
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Farms, wild or captive, domestic - what other activities have you done to cover this subject?
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09-30-2017 09:13 PM
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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
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07-04-2015 01:09 PM
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All things feathery ... add flight, talons and species to your topic activities ...
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02-21-2016 06:07 PM
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A favourite interest with children, enjoy these activity ideas to support preschool planning and please add on
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06-20-2016 03:55 AM
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Farming, show breeds, pets, crops and working the land.
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07-13-2017 01:22 PM
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Location, type of home and learning an address - what tips have you got to help the planning of this theme?
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03-12-2021 11:44 AM
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Endangered gorillas, panda bears, gigantic plants and tree life.....
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05-24-2011 08:03 PM
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The Plant, butterfly, chicken, frog and Us !!! what other lifecycles have you covered or thinking of approaching?
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03-14-2017 01:19 PM
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creepy crawly creatures, insects and bug activity ideas to support children's early years planning
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07-05-2017 02:21 PM
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A great topic to spark off the imagination - treasure hunts, digging in the sand, parrots and peg legs......
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06-16-2016 12:01 PM
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Ever wondered what lies beyond our skies....... planets, stars, rockets, comets, aliens!! ? Post all space planning ideas in this forum.
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10-23-2017 12:32 AM
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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....
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02-04-2022 07:18 PM
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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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06-11-2017 09:00 PM
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from hot air balloons to Jets….. Hummingbirds & emperor butterflies what ideas have you used or need to help in planning for this...
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07-09-2016 05:23 PM
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01-27-2013 12:26 AM
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Sun, rain, fog, mist, drizzle, snow, ice, wind...... what other elements have you covered ?
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07-06-2017 08:03 PM
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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
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07-06-2021 07:30 PM
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02-03-2018 07:56 PM
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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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04-02-2006 07:37 PM
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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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09-24-2007 08:32 PM
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Secular activity ideas to enjoy the festive spirit of the season.
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12-21-2018 09:35 PM
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A Colourful festival with many activity possibilities - what do you all do?
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01-25-2011 07:42 PM
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activity ideas to celebrate this event
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10-19-2008 02:28 PM
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activity ideas to enjoy this religious and secular event
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03-29-2017 11:27 AM
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03-04-2012 02:12 PM
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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
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09-05-2018 11:33 AM
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03-25-2008 04:24 PM
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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
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10-08-2017 09:19 AM
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Activity ideas for preschool, nursery and kindergarten early years
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03-25-2008 04:20 PM
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activity ideas to celebrate
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08-21-2008 08:48 AM
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Activities to celebrate May 1st
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04-10-2006 05:54 PM
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Two people's civil union to each other, the ceremony and commitments made to one another
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11-24-2006 02:19 PM
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07-06-2021 07:30 PM
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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!
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01-05-2014 02:26 AM
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activities, recipes and ideas to help early years planing for this religiously observed and secular day of cultural importance
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02-15-2017 01:30 AM
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Patron saint of Ireland.
March 17th.
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07-04-2010 02:02 PM
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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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01-27-2017 07:05 PM
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July 4th
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07-04-2007 01:55 PM
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This great event is celebrated on the first Tuesday in the first full week in May.
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03-25-2008 04:15 PM
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Appreciating what we have and how we came by it
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03-25-2008 04:30 PM
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