Having a child writing backwards is a natural part of the learning process, read on to learn more.

Transient art develops many skills: creativity, problem-solving, exploration.

There are endless pen-ended play ideas. Here we explore set-ups and ideas!

Have you got a toddler that tips and dumps toys everywhere they go?

Having tried hundreds of PE activities over more than 12 years working in education, some of the favorites that I return to again and again are parachute games!

Parachute games work brilliantly for kids of middle school age. They provide a fantastic…

Kids love different fun relay races, but it can be such a hassle getting all the equipment ready! Hula hoop relay race, sacks, batons, bean bags…eek! Sometimes we just don’t have the time for all that. You just want relay races for kids that are simple, hassle-free, EQUIPMENT FREE, and…they work! That’s where the following …

When one of my daughters was small, she used to climb everything! She would climb on toys to get up the back of the sofa and then roll down onto the cushions. At the beach, she’d find cliffs or big rocks and try to scale them. In the supermarket she once climbed a gigantic pile …

Something amazing is going on in the world of early education at the moment. Teachers are beginning to realize the true value of their children playing with natural and authentic resources. And it doesn’t come any more natural than treasure baskets! Treasure baskets are shallow baskets that are usually made of wicker. They are filled …

You’re never too young to get involved with forest schools! Toddlers can learn huge amounts in simple outdoor forest environments. I’ve been teaching in forest schools over the course of the last ten years on and off, and in that time I’ve found some real gems of activities that work perfectly for toddlers. In this …