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We'll be blogging every few days about various topics, so come back soon to see more!

Christmas classroom door decoration ideas

05 December 2025 By The YPO Team

Are you a teacher looking for ways to 'add a little bit of spice' to your Christmas decorations? Are you tired of putting up the same trimmings each year? Explore our favourite classroom door decoration ideas for the festive season!
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Autumn tuff tray ideas with nature

13 November 2025 By Georgia Fisher - Supplier Marketing Officer at YPO

As autumn arrives, there’s no better time to bring the magic of nature into your early years setting. At YPO, we believe that the best learning starts with curious minds, and open-ended play. That’s why autumn is the perfect season to explore the wonders of natural materials in your tuff trays.
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EYFS & KS1 Remembrance Day crafts

05 November 2025 By Georgia Fisher - Supplier Marketing Officer at YPO

This blog offers a thoughtful collection of Remembrance Day activities and crafts designed for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) learners. It begins by explaining the significance of Remembrance Day, observed on 11 November, to honour fallen soldiers, with the poppy as its central symbol of remembrance.
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Bonfire Night craft activities for early years

28 October 2025 By The YPO Team

Bonfire night is just around the corner, and we have the perfect budget-friendly craft ideas to spark your little one's creativity. Engaging in these activities will not only keep the kids entertained but also give them a chance to explore their artistic side.
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Six low cost autumn crafts for children

13 October 2025 By The YPO Team

Inspired by the changes in nature and in the spirit of Halloween, we’ve got some low-cost autumn crafts you might like to try.
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YPO's back to school checklist 2025

21 August 2025 By The YPO Team

We've put together a complete back to school checklist for 2025 covering stationery, art supplies, uniform and other essentials students will need.
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Toddler tuff tray activities to engage young minds

23 July 2025 By The YPO Team

Ah, the magnificent tuff tray! One of the most open-ended and hands-on resources that breathes so much life into early years settings. As well as being so versatile, tuff trays open the door to endless learning opportunities for toddlers that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, stimulate the senses, and ignite imagination.
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DIY Father's Day card and gift ideas

13 March 2025 By The YPO Team

Father’s Day is the perfect chance to show some appreciation to fathers for their love, support and hard work over the year! There are many ways to celebrate this special day, but one of the best traditions is to create a handmade Father’s Day card or gift. We have picked out three easy and fun DIY Father’s Day card and gift ideas for your children to do.
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Fun spring tuff tray activities for early years

03 March 2025 By Georgia Fisher - Supplier Marketing Officer at YPO

When filled with different textures, materials and objects, tuff trays can strengthen children's fine motor skills and sensory awareness. Here are some spring-inspired, fun tuff tray ideas to help your little learners experience the world around them through these engaging miniature scenes!
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Create and Make Roald Dahl Inspired Volcano Kit

10 December 2024

Take inspiration from George's Marvellous Medicine and create a classroom of inventors with our ready-made volcano-making kit!
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