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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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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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Making friends with your feelings

04 February 2025 By Cath Chell & Learn Well

Recognising emotions and talking about them is an important skill to teach children; I think we would all agree? But it is not as easy as seeing a smiley face and saying ‘happy’...
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Top six ways to take art outdoors

16 October 2024 By Helen Quincey at Early Years Inside Out

The natural world provides so many creative learning opportunities for children. From colours and textures to patterns and shapes, there are lots of different things for children to experience in an ever changing 'outdoor classroom' that alters with the seasons.
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