The Yellow Door Blog

The Secret Life of Minibeasts: Fun Learning Ideas for Children

Exploring the world of insects and bugs with young children opens a door to a wealth of learning opportunities. From fostering curiosity and a love for nature to developing critical thinking and fine motor skills, the benefits are endless!

The Magic of Mud Kitchens in Early Years

Mud kitchens have become a staple in early years education, offering a wealth of benefits that support the development of young children.

Navigating Early Years Transitions – Activities to foster emotional well-being

As September approaches, the excitement and anxiety about the new school year begin to surface. For young children, the transition to different rooms in nurseries or to school can be a significant emotional milestone.

Supporting Speech & Language Development in the Early Years

Jenny Hiller, CORU Registered, Senior Speech and Language Therapist, offers invaluable guidance to practitioners through a collection of short videos to support speech & language development in the early years.

Prehistoric Play!

Dinosaurs are a source of great fascination for many children. Here’s a few of our favourite activities to use with our dinosaur-themed resources to achieve early learning goals in playful and interactive ways.

10 ways to become a nature-nurturing nursery

As educators we need to prepare children for the world they will inherit. We do so not with dire warnings, but by encouraging in children a sense of joy in the natural world, helping them to care for and respect it.

10 ideas for forest school (even if you don’t have a forest nearby!)

As Christopher Robin learned in Hundred Acre Wood, a forest is a great place for adventures. If you don’t have a forest nearby, you don’t need to miss out. Here are some ideas to bring the adventure to your setting.

The Power of Kindness and Gratitude

In our early years settings, we instinctively know that it’s important to build a culture of kindness along with its close companion, gratitude. But why? These qualities are not simply pleasant, but are also fundamental to healthy brain development. Let’s take a look at this in more detail.

Love in the Early Years

‘All you need is love’ sang The Beatles, and studies have shown that what makes the biggest difference to children in their early years is knowing an adult who shows they care. There is no other resource that is more valuable to children than a loving adult.