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

3 Mother's Day card and gift ideas

14 January 2026 By The YPO Team

Sprinkle some magic into Mother’s Day! These fun and easy crafts make for the perfect Mother’s Day card and gift ideas for children to create.
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Celebrating Chinese New Year with arts and crafts

14 January 2026 By The YPO Team

Full of bright and lively celebrations, Chinese New Year 2026 is just around the corner. Help your youngsters understand the importance of discovering Chinese culture and mythology as well as bringing good luck into the new year!
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4 Valentine's Day card ideas for children

14 January 2026 By The YPO Team

Valentine's season is the perfect opportunity for children to get creative and enjoy spreading some kindness. For inspiration, we have put together some fun Valentine's Day card ideas for children to try. Once made, children will love gifting their special handmade Valentine's Day card to a friend or family member of their choice!
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Christmas crafts for teachers and parents

05 December 2025 By The YPO Team

This blog shares six fun and affordable Christmas craft ideas for kids to create heartfelt gifts for teachers and parents. From Christmas lanterns to painted cards, our ideas will definitely put a smile on their faces!
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World Book Day costume ideas for teachers

05 December 2025 By The YPO Team

World Book Day is widely celebrated by schools every year. It's an excellent time for children and teachers to dress up as their favourite book characters and show off their style! But what if you're not a typical bookworm? Or do you love so many different book characters you can't pick who to dress up as? We've got you covered!
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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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Air dry clay Halloween crafts for kids

15 October 2025 By The YPO Team

Halloween is the perfect time for some fun crafts with a spooky twist! Decorate your classroom with creepily carved pumpkins and ghostly tealight holders with these simple Halloween themed air drying clay crafts.
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