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Autumn activities for early years

03 October 2025 By The YPO Team

As autumn befalls, the leaves are falling, and the weather is cooling. It’s the perfect time to get immersed in the colourful nature of our favourite season. Here are a few of our favourite autumn activities for early years that will definitely keep the little ones busy and entertained throughout!
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Montessori: A hands-on learning approach

09 September 2025 By Georgia Fisher - Supplier Marketing Officer at YPO

Having been used for decades, Montessori is popular in today’s nurseries, classrooms, and homes due to its flexibility, emphasis on putting the child at the centre of learning, and individualisation of education. Montessori is based on the idea that children all have their own specific needs and should be provided with learning materials to suit their individual learning pace.
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Man oh man! The decline of men in early years

12 August 2025 By Jordan Tully - Managing Director at Toots Day Nursery Group

Jordan Tully explores the ongoing decline of male representation in early years education, despite recent progress. He urges the sector to move beyond awareness and into meaningful action — challenging stereotypes, promoting inclusive hiring, and highlighting the importance of gender diversity for children's overall development.
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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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Express yourself: Talking tips for toddlers

22 July 2025 By The YPO Team

During the toddler stage, providing a language-rich environment is crucial. Participating in activities that encourage communication is key in this early stage of life when brain development is occurring at a high rate. Here are five practical ways to support our toddlers as they become confident communicators.
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Designing nurturing baby rooms for nurseries

26 June 2025 By The YPO Team

Designing a baby room in a nursery isn’t just about creating a visually appealing space — it’s about building a calm, safe and nurturing environment that supports the unique needs of babies during a critical stage of their development.
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Supporting babies' transition to early years

16 June 2025 By Richard Knight - Development Manager at Early Years Alliance

Starting the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a significant milestone for young children, as they transition into a new nursery setting. Understanding that each child copes with change differently is essential for educators and families to work together in partnership, ensuring a supportive and seamless transition into an EYFS nursery setting.
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Nurturing physical development with outdoor play

06 June 2025 By Cosy Direct

We know that our littlest learners are some of the keenest explorers, especially when it comes to physical development. Doing so in a controlled environment is instrumental in helping them build confidence and essential gross motor skills as they move, climb and coordinate.
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The Hollow Nook by Community Playthings for SEN

04 June 2025 By Georgia Fisher - Supplier Marketing Officer at YPO

An effective calming corner is more than just a cosy book area or a carpeted spot – it's a sanctuary children can retreat to during overwhelming moments and can also facilitate children's learning through play.
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Tuff tray ideas for early years

01 April 2025 By The YPO Team

Tuff trays are a staple learning tool in early years play with countless benefits, providing the perfect opportunity for little ones to engage in exploration and sensory play and allowing interactions regarding different topics. In this blog, we explore three different tuff tray play ideas that range from social and emotional development to learning maths and a wonderful messy play set up.
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