Combine pine cones and wool to create an Autumn fine motor activity. This activity encourages the use of the pincer grip as well as larger motor movements. Autumn is well and truly in the air and an abundance of autumnal treasures can …

Make a batch of warming vanilla chai play dough perfect for Autumn play. Team it with wooden and metal resources to create a Reggio-inspired invitation to play. We love trying out new combinations for play dough, our latest is a Vanilla Chai …

Create an Autumn threading activity with beads to encourage the development of fine motor skills. I’ve shared a couple of Autumn ideas so far this season (like our Autumn Tree and the Autumn Play Dough activity)…but I am back with another! Using …

Use this fun and simple idea to prompt learning and discussion during snack time in your home, setting or class.

Make an Autumn tree using play dough and loose parts! We’ve been enjoying learning about Autumn lately with September right around the corner. One of my favourite books to read at this time of year is Ferdie and the Falling Leaves. I …

In Autumn we always seem to gravitate towards the forest. With the crunchy leaves under foot, the slight chill in the air and the abundance of colours, it’s a wonderful place to be! The forest also provides an endless supply of wonderful …

Set up a simple Montessori inspired activity with yarn scraps. As children sort the yarn they develop their fine motor muscles and ability to distinguish between different features. I love to crochet and S (2.6yrs) finds it fascinating to explore the many …

Set out a simple invitation to create coffee play dough using plain dough and soaked coffee grounds. This activity fosters fine motor skills and creativity. As well as having a wonderful smell, coffee grounds provide some interesting texture to this play dough …

Add loose parts to your child’s construction play to open up a world of creative opportunities! Now that S is getting older (2.5yrs) she is becoming more creative in her construction play. A while back we received some wonderful wooden building blocks …

Small world play is fantastic for fostering many skills in the Early Years; storytelling, imaginative play and language development to name a few. I love to create small worlds in a bowl which makes them easy to access for little fingers and …