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It’s Insect Week, and we’re buzzing with excit

It’s Insect Week, and we’re buzzing with excitement! 🐞🦋🕷️

How adorable is this ladybird counting activity by @themum_scoop? A beautiful blend of learning and play - perfect for little hands to explore numbers and develop early math skills. 🍃🐞

Featuring our lovely ladybugs via @little_acornsuk, this setup is a fantastic way to celebrate our tiny garden friends while encouraging curiosity and creativity.

#learningthroughplaying #curiouslittleexplorers #yellowdooreducation #earlymathskills #natureplay #playmatters #creativeplay #eyfs #toddleractivitiesً #homeschoolfun #playbasedlearning #handsonlearning

How magical does this fairy castle look by @playin

How magical does this fairy castle look by @playingwithprimrose 🍃🧚‍♀️
We’re absolutely enchanted by how beautifully our Play Tower was used in this dreamy small world setup!

A perfect example of learning through play at its finest! 🌿

#yellowdooreducation #fairyplay #smallworldmagic #sensoryexploration #learningthroughplaying #earlyyearsinspiration #natureplay #finemotorskills #openendedplay #childledlearning #imaginativeplay #tufftrayideas

☀️ Summer garden magic is in full bloom! Thes

☀️ Summer garden magic is in full bloom!

These nature-themed rollers offer a fun and imaginative way for children to explore the outdoors through creative play. Roll them into play dough or clay and stamp with bugs to build hands-on habitats! 🐞🍃🐝

Count the bees on the honeycomb, match ladybirds to flowers, and spark storytelling from what you discover up close. Children will love experimenting with pressure and motion - boosting fine motor skills while creating stunning patterns and playful scenes. 🍃🌼

🎥 Lovely video by @lottie_makes 💛

#summergardenplants #natureinspired #yellowdooreducation #creativeplay #handsonlearning #finemotorskills #playdoughfun #outdoorlearning #kidsactivities #bugexploration #tactileplay #imaginativeplay

Dive into the wonders of the ocean with this vibra

Dive into the wonders of the ocean with this vibrant setup by @wcvega 🌊🐠
Let the colours and beauty of the sea take you away! 🌊

#oceanvibes #underwaterworld #aquariumgoals #yellowdooreducation #marinelife #sealovers #aquascape #natureinyourhome #oceaninspired

How brilliant is this I Spy Sensory Tray by • @l

How brilliant is this I Spy Sensory Tray by • @little_house_on_the_green 🌼🐝🔢

We love how this setup brings together so many rich learning opportunities — from fine motor fun with different tools, to counting games and number recognition using our Honey Bee Number Stones and activity cards.

It’s a beautiful blend of sensory exploration, maths in action, and playful curiosity — all in one buzzing little tray 💛🖤

#yellowdooreducation #sensoryplayideas #beeplay #finemotorplay #mathsfun #earlyyearsideas #learningthroughplaying #invitationtoexplore

To celebrate National Insect Week, we’re loving

To celebrate National Insect Week, we’re loving this beautiful butterfly habitat play tray by • @teachingbythemountains 🦋

Set up outside in the mud kitchen, this small world invitation is full of nature-inspired textures, creativity, and curiosity. What a wonderful way for children to explore lifecycles, habitats, and the beauty of insects through play.

Hands-on, child-led, and full of storytelling potential — just how we like it 🐛🌸

#nationalinsectweek #yellowdooreducation #smallworldplay #learningthroughplay #butterflyplay #eyfsinspiration #outdoorplay #playbasedlearning #insectexploration #letthemplay

Summer play is buzzing over at @mylittlegirltribe

Summer play is buzzing over at @mylittlegirltribe 🐝🌸🐞🦋

We’re loving the imaginative bug adventures—feeding nectar to bees and butterflies using our flower stones! Such a sweet way to bring storytelling, nature, and small world play together.

#yellowdooreducation #natureplay #smallworldplay #earlyyearsinspiration #learningthroughplay #letthemplay #buglife #openendedplay #eyfsfun

Summer solstice vibes 🌻☀️ We’re dreaming

Summer solstice vibes 🌻☀️
We’re dreaming of warm breezes, buzzing bees, and all the beauty summer brings. Our Let’s Roll – Seasons rollers help capture a little of that magic with patterns inspired by sunflowers, dandelions, strawberries, butterflies, and more.

Perfect for those slow, sensory moments where children can explore seasonal changes through touch, storytelling, and creativity. A lovely way to welcome the longest day of the year 🌞🌼

#summersolstice #playtolearn #yellowdooreducation #seasonalplay #sensoryplay #natureinspiration #eyfs #markmaking #summervibes

How ROAR-some is this dinosaur messy play tray by

How ROAR-some is this dinosaur messy play tray by @wifekidslife? 🦕 🦴
Stomping, splashing, and muddy mayhem – we’re here for it! 🌋🍃

Using our Dinosaur Bones Discovery Set, this little setup brought “Dig Dig Dinosaur” to life in the most wonderfully messy way. 🦴📖
Fake mud made from cocoa, cornstarch, and water? Genius! Sensory play at its finest. 🙌

We LOVE seeing our resources used creatively like this — keep the dino adventures coming!

🦴 Bones available from @hippiehooray
📚 Play inspired by Dig Dig Dinosaur

#yellowdooreducation #dinoplaydays #muddyadventure #messyplaymagic #sensoryplayideas #earlyyearsfun

How wonderful is this mark-making invitation by • @lifewith3men. A beautifully simple yet rich way for little hands to explore lines, shapes, and early writing through play.

We love how open-ended activities like this support creativity, fine motor skills, and self-expression - especially when paired with natural textures and calming materials.

Tray & stones both from @scholarschoice (discount code: 3men15)

#markmaking #earlylearning #invitationtoplay #sensorytray #finemotorskills #eyfsinspiration #learningthroughplay #toddleractivities #preschoolplay #openendedplay #earlychildhoodeducation #playideas #yellowdooreducation

Unboxing our Roll Around – Nature set 🍃🐚

Unboxing our Roll Around – Nature set 🍃🐚

These beautifully designed rollers open up a world of pattern and texture, all inspired by nature. From swirling shells to leafy lines, children can explore movement, pressure, and direction while building strength in their hands and fingers.

It’s a calming, creative way to support fine motor development, coordination, and early mark-making- all through the joy of sensory play. Whether rolled round and round or freely across dough or clay, the journey is always hands-on and full of discovery.

#yellowdooreducation #markmakingmagic #sensoryplay #finemotorfun #playtolearn #earlyyearsexploration #natureinspiredplay #handsonlearning

We’re absolutely loving this brilliant Ten in th

We’re absolutely loving this brilliant Ten in the Bed maths play by • @honeyhiveearlyyears 🧸💤

They’ve created such a joyful invitation to explore numbers through singing and storytelling - using our Ten in the Bed wooden bear counters! The double-sided bears and bed sparked so many learning opportunities: number sequencing, matching with Numicon, patterns, number bonds to ten, and even a bit of imaginative play as each Numicon piece became a mini bed for the bear that “fell out”! 🛏️

Proof that early maths can be meaningful, playful, and full of curiosity 💛

#yellowdooreducation #learningthroughplaying #earlymaths #preschoolmath #eyfs #handsonlearningfun #loosepartsplay #earlyyears #childledlearning #playfullearning

We’re loving this beautiful weather-themed senso

We’re loving this beautiful weather-themed sensory tray by @panda.and.fox.playtime. How fantastic! ⛅🌈

With a 100% chance of creativity, this setup invites children to explore colours, practice counting, develop fine motor skills, and dive into imaginative storytelling—all while learning about the world around them. ⛈️✨

Our tactile Weather Stones (via @hippiehooray) bring the forecast to life, making learning playful, meaningful, and hands-on.

How do you explore weather in your play space?

#weather #sensoryplay #openendedplay #earlyyears #learnthroughplay #eyfs #loosepartsplay #earlychildhood #creativelearning #sensoryplayideas

🌸 How vibrant is this butterfly tray by • @tu

🌸 How vibrant is this butterfly tray by • @tufftray_adventures — it’s practically calling little hands to come and explore! 🦋🍃

From the burst of summery petals to the clever use of a mirror for reflective play, this setup is a beautiful invitation for discovery and creativity.

A perfect mix of nature, play, and early development.

#playtray #sensoryplay #outdoorplay #summerplayideas #eyfs #earlyyears #yellowdooreducation #inspiretheirearlyyears #finemotorskills #simpleplay #invitationtoplay #learningthroughplay #playideas

🌿🌻 #30DaysWild with a closer look… Our Na

🌿🌻 #30DaysWild with a closer look…

Our Natural Focus Frames are perfect for little explorers and nature artists. Whether it’s studying leaves, spotting tiny bugs, or framing a favourite patch of grass - they help children slow down, look closely, and get inspired.

Ideal for outdoor learning, collecting treasures, or starting a nature-themed art project. Just step outside and see what you can find! 🍂🔍

#30dayswild #outdoorlearning #natureplay #learningthroughplaying #eyfsideas #yellowdoorplay #1000hoursoutside #earlyyearseducation #yellowdooreducation #mindfulplay #natureinspire #stemineducation

We’re absolutely loving this ocean-themed playdo

We’re absolutely loving this ocean-themed playdough setup by @anstonstonesearlyyears! 🌊🐠🪸🐚
It truly brings the magic of the ocean to life — such a creative and engaging way to explore through play!

Ocean Life Rollers available from @ypoinfo

#yellowdooreducation #eyfs #oceanplay #sensoryplay #playdoughfun #earlyyearslearning #finemotorskills #learningthroughplay #imaginativeplay #earlylanguageskills #eyfsideas #earlyyearseducation

🔤 Hands-on with letters! Our Alphabet Stamping

🔤 Hands-on with letters!

Our Alphabet Stamping Stones are a fun way to explore early literacy. Perfect for stamping out CVC words, playing with sounds, and building confidence with letter recognition.

#earlyliteracy #alphabetfun #cvcwords #handsonlearning #learningthroughplay #yellowdooreducation #eyfsactivities #letterrecognition #markmaking #yellowdoorplay #playfullearning #literacyintheearlyyears

💨 Happy Global Wind Day! Outdoor learning is a

💨 Happy Global Wind Day!

Outdoor learning is a breeze with our wind-themed activity cards! From flying kites to making wind chimes, watching clouds drift to building windbreaks — there’s so much to explore.

#globalwindday #outdoorlearning #windplay #stemineyfs #learningthroughplay #earlyyearsexploration #naturebasedlearning #yellowdoorplay #handsonlearning #weatherwatchers

🌿 What’s hiding beneath the log? Turn our Ho

🌿 What’s hiding beneath the log?

Turn our Hollow Log over and you’ll discover it’s more than just a natural prop — it becomes a cosy little habitat, perfect for inviting creatures big and small (and imagined!). 🐌

#outdoorlearning #smallworldplay #eyfsinspiration #natureplay #learningthroughplay #earlyyearsimagination #loosepartsplay #yellowdooreducation #yellowdoorplay #sensoryexploration #childledlearning

🍃 Soft tones, smooth textures, quiet focus…

🍃 Soft tones, smooth textures, quiet focus…

There’s something grounding about watching children engage with natural materials. The way they line things up, group by size or shade, or quietly create something entirely their own.

These beautiful stones invite thoughtful exploration — perfect for early maths, yes, but also for calming busy hands, sparking gentle conversation.

#mindfulnessmoment #openendedplay #loosepartsplay #natureinspiredplay #yellowdooreducation #socialemotionallearning #eyfsinspiration #learningthroughplaying #yellowdoorplay #playfullearning #sensoryexploration

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