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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

🌟 Unboxing 🌟 Little Lands - Farmyard 🐷🐴🐮

Perfect for small hands, the figures will enhance small world play and inspire lots of talk and imaginative stories. The set includes one each of the following: cow, dog, goat, horse, pig, sheep, female farmer and male farmer.

#farmingfortnight
#farmyard #farm #farmplay #farmtoys #yellowdoorplay #yellowdooreducation #sensoryplay #smallworld #smallworldplay #eyfs #earlyyears #earlyyearsoutdoors #nature #natureplay

We’re absolutely loving this veggie patch setup

We’re absolutely loving this veggie patch setup by @nix.and.nala.play 🥕🌱

Such a fun, hands-on way to explore veggie names, chat about healthy eating, and learn where our food comes from. So many great conversations sparked through play!

Vegetable stones from @the.curated.parcel 🧡

#sensoryplay #earlyyearsplay #learningthroughplay #veggiepatchplay #toddleractivities #yellowdooreducation #messyplayideas #playtolearn #montessorikids #sensorylearning #earlychildhooddevelopment #yellowdoorplay

🌸 30 Days Wild – Weaving with Nature 🌿
We’re completely in love with this beautiful, nature-inspired invitation to create by • @je_me_demande 🍃💛

Using our weaving frames from @scholarschoice and a collection of freshly picked wildflowers, this simple yet stunning activity encourages children to slow down, observe closely, and express themselves through natural materials.

It’s not just art — it’s sensory, mindful, and deeply connected to the outdoors. A perfect reminder that some of the most meaningful learning happens when we step outside.

#natureweaving #30dayswild #wildflowers #creativenatureplay #outdoorlearning #visualart #mindfulplay #takethelearningoutside #creativeclassroom #earlyyearsinspiration #artisticexpressions #yellowdooreducation #yellowdoorplay #eyfsactivities #naturebasedlearning

How inviting is this Ocean Invitation by • @tuff

How inviting is this Ocean Invitation by • @tufftray_adventures 🌊🍃
We love how our Ocean Life rollers have been used in the smooshy sand — leaving beautiful imprints and sparking under-the-sea storytelling! 🐠🐚

#sensoryplayideas #learningthroughplay #earlyyearsinspiration #eyfsactivities #smallworldplay #imaginativeplay #oceanlearning #underthesea #openendedplay #natureinspiredplay #yellowdoorplay #yellowdooreducation #loosepartsplay

🌟 Look Inside Community Vehicles Wooden Play Se

🌟 Look Inside Community Vehicles Wooden Play Set.

Each piece showcases the exterior and interior of a vehicle, with lots of details to pore over. These design features invite children to look closely, sparking discussions about the vehicle’s function. Enhance this exploration by using magnifiers, allowing children to delve into the finer points of each piece.

#smallworldplay #playbasedlearning #invitationtoplay #smallworld #vehicles #eyfs #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #eyfsinspiration #earlyyears #playtime #preschool #play #learn #earlyyearsideas #earlyyearseducation #homeschool #homelearning #toys #woodentoys #yellowdoor #yellowdoorplay #yellowdooreducation

🚜 Unboxing Let’s Investigate – Farmyard Foo

🚜 Unboxing Let’s Investigate – Farmyard Footprints 🐾

There are always plenty of animals to see down on the farm, but sometimes you need to follow their footprints to find them…

From muddy trails to play dough impressions, children explore, investigate, and can ask brilliant questions.
How do animals move? Which have hooves, paws, or webbed feet?
They can sort, match, and make rubbings to record their findings — a perfect mix of sensory play and early science.

#farmyardfun #earlyyearsplay #learningthroughplay #SensoryExploration #smallworldplay #eyfsactivities #naturebasedlearning #playfullearning #footprintfun #scienceintheearlyyears #curiosityledlearning #tufftrayideas #openendedplay #investigateandexplore #stemeducation #yellowdoorplay #yellowdooreducation

There’s something magical about ocean-themed pla

There’s something magical about ocean-themed play - especially when little hands get to roll, stamp, and explore underwater worlds in sand, dough, or clay. 🌊🐠

What underwater adventures are your little ones creating lately? 🍃🐟

#yellowdooreducation #openendedplay #sensoryplay #earlyyearseducation #oceanlife #yellowdoorplay #loosepartsplay #sandplay #invitationtoplay #outdooreducation #natureplay

🌊 Happy World Ocean Day! 🌍🐠 We’re cele

🌊 Happy World Ocean Day! 🌍🐠

We’re celebrating with this beautiful taste-safe sensory setup by @thegarageplayroom, featuring our fish and play shell — the perfect ocean-themed inspiration for little explorers! 🐙🍓🥝

Sensory play like this not only sparks curiosity but also builds essential early development skills, all while helping children connect with the wonders of our blue planet.

#worldoceanday #sensoryplay #tastesafeplay #yellowdooreducation #oceanthemedplay #earlyyearsinspo #sustainableplay #learningthroughplay #sensorydevelopment #blueplanetexplorers #natureinspiredplay

🦋 Happy Butterfly Awareness Day! 🦋 Butterfl

🦋 Happy Butterfly Awareness Day! 🦋

Butterflies aren’t just beautiful - they’re also incredible little teachers! From their fascinating life cycle to their important role in pollination, these delicate creatures offer a magical window into nature for curious little minds. 🌼🍃 🦋

Why not mark the day with a butterfly-inspired activity?
🍃Try a sensory tray with natural materials
🍃Paint symmetrical butterfly wings
🍃Read a story about the life cycle of a butterfly
🍃Go on a “butterfly spotting” walk outdoors

Celebrating the wonders of butterflies helps children connect with nature, build early science skills, and develop empathy for the living world around them. Plus… who doesn’t love pretending to flutter around the garden? 💛

What’s your favourite butterfly-themed activity to do with little learners?

📸 engaging_elodie

#butterflyawarenessday #learningthroughnature #eyfs #butterflylifecycle #outdoorlearning #earlyyearsactivities #yellowdooreducation #playfullearning #naturebasedlearning #ButterfliesAndBugHunts

🌳🌲 Four Seasons Tree Set 🌲🌳 This beau

🌳🌲 Four Seasons Tree Set 🌲🌳

This beautiful collection features eight tree types, each representing two different seasons - capturing the full cycle of all four seasons in one set. With colour-coded bases to support sorting and matching, they offer endless opportunities for nature-inspired conversations and imaginative play.

Perfect for exploring seasonal change, storytelling, or small world setups!

#yellowdooreducation #natureplay #seasonallearning #earlyyearsoutdoors #sustainableresources #ecofriendlyplay #woodentoys #fsccertified

*****CLOSED***** We’re celebrating reaching 50,

*****CLOSED*****

We’re celebrating reaching 50,000 friends in our amazing community - and what better way to say thank you than with a giveaway! 🎉

One lucky winner will receive a beautiful set of our Alphabet Stamping Stones - perfect for playful learning and early literacy fun! 💛

To enter:
✅ Like & save this post
✅ Tag a friend in the comments (each tag = one entry, so tag away!)
✅ Make sure you’re following @yellow_door_education
✅ Share this post to your story or with friends to spread the word!

📅 Entries close Sunday 8th June at 9PM (UK time)
🎉 Winner announced in our stories on Monday 9th June and contacted via DM from @yellow_door_education only.

⚠️ Please note: We will never ask for bank details or payment — stay safe and be scam aware.
🇬🇧🇺🇸 Open to UK & US residents aged 18+.

Thank you for all the love and support — and GOOD LUCK! 🍀🫶🏻

#yellowdooreducation #50kfollowers #earlyyearseducation #alphabet

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