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Fun in the sun! ☀️ How refreshing and inspiri

Fun in the sun! ☀️
How refreshing and inspiring does this beautiful rockpool setup by • @gemmas_childminding look?
The children look like they’re having so much fun investigating, exploring, and discovering all the wonders we might find in a real rockpool — from shells to sea creatures!

Such a wonderful way to support language development, curiosity, and imaginative play outdoors!

#earlyyears #eyfs #outdoorlearning #sensoryplay #loosepartsplay #natureplay #earlychildhoodeducation #inquirybasedlearning #childledlearning #smallworldplay #stemineyfs #playfullearning #tufftrayideas #learningthroughplay #openendedresources #messyplayfun #earlyyearsinspo

We’re absolutely loving this Ratatouille-inspire

We’re absolutely loving this Ratatouille-inspired sensory tray by • @jacotteetsuzette ~ 🍅

A beautifully creative setup that’s perfect for any little chef in the making — full of textures, colours, and opportunities for imaginative play.

Sensory play that’s almost good enough to eat!

#sensoryplay #invitationtoplay #yellowdooreducation #yellowdoorplay #toddleractivities #handsonlearning #playmatters #earlylearningthroughplay #sensorytray #littlechefs

We’re loving this brilliant dig site setup by • @mamalovesbooks_and_play

“Little palaeontologists at work” — an afternoon of fossil hunting in DIY taste-safe mud! Made with flour, chocolate powder, and sunflower oil, it’s perfect for creating imprints and can be reused for all kinds of small world play.

Featuring our prehistoric teeth and wooden dinosaur characters, this is such a fun way to spark curiosity and imaginative play.

@yellow_door_education prehistoric teeth and wooden dinosaurs plus all utensils from @stegandrex
You can use code MAMALOVES10 for a discount

#sensoryplay #messyplay #earlyyearsplay #invitationtoplay #learningthroughplay #toddleractivities #yellowdooreducation #yellowdoorplay

So many wonderful small world scenes full of adven

So many wonderful small world scenes full of adventure and imagination, thanks to the lovely @tufftray_adventures.

We love how the Natural Sorting Stones – Nature can be used to create everything from forests and mountains to oceans and deserts - perfect for sparking storytelling and exploring different environments through play.

#smallworldplay #tufftrayideas #natureplay #openendedplay #eyfsinspiration #learningthroughplay #outdoorlearning #earlyyearsideas #loosepartsplay #childledplay #playbasedlearning #invitationtoplay #yellowdooreducation #creativelearning #exploringnature #yellowdoorplay

What a fun maths activity by • @thecolburncreati

What a fun maths activity by • @thecolburncreative — such a wonderful way to learn!

🐞 Ladybug Maths 🐞 is a playful and hands-on approach to early maths, encouraging counting, sorting, and number recognition through sensory play.

#earlymaths #sensorylearning #handsonlearning #yellowdooreducation #playtolearn #mathsthroughplay #earlyyearsfun

We’re loving this wild and wonderful play from • @penny.plays featuring our Let’s Investigate – Safari Footprints, available from @little_acornsuk!

From squishy dough to careful matching, this hands-on activity is a brilliant way to explore animal tracks, make connections, and spark imaginative play. Flip the stones for even more learning fun - such a roar-some idea!

#toddleractivities #invitationtoplay #safarianimals #learningthroughplay #playdoughfun #openendedplay #preschoolplayideas #handsonlearning #eyfsideas #earlylearningthroughplay #sensoryplayideas #montessoriathome #playbasedlearning #stemforkids #wildlearning #yellowdooreducation #yellowdoorplay

The sun is shining and we’re sharing this epic O

The sun is shining and we’re sharing this epic Ocean Sensory Tray as inspiration 🌊

Splash into summer with our Ocean Sensory Tray — a perfect way to inspire early years creativity and exploration.
Using sand and water little ones have been busy creating their very own ocean potions and discovering the magic of the sea!

🎥 @little_wise_owls_childminding

#summerfun #earlyyears #oceansensorytray #oceanpotions #sandandwaterplay #yellowdooreducation #yellowdoorplay #kidsactivities #sensoryplay

We’re loving this gorgeous setup from our amazin

We’re loving this gorgeous setup from our amazing US trade partner • @oak.and.ever featuring our Let’s Roll – Number Frames!

Such a playful and hands-on way to explore counting, number recognition, and early maths skills.

#toddleractivities #earlylearning #handsonlearning #montessoriathome #homeschoolideas #mathsisfun #invitationtoplay #openendedplay #learnthroughplay #woodentoys #creativeplay #preschoolactivities #numeracyskills #childledlearning #educationalplay #playbasedlearning #stemforkids #yellowdooreducation ##yellowdoorplay

We’re loving this creative way to explore mark-m

We’re loving this creative way to explore mark-making by • @joys.of.learning and our Feels Write Prewriting Stones!

Little hands exploring sensory fun with shaving cream and the stones — tracing patterns with their fingers, then recreating them in the shaving cream. It’s messy, it’s tactile, and it’s so good for building fine motor skills! Plus, who doesn’t love learning through play?

#earlylearning #playbasedlearning #yellowdooreducation sensoryplay #messyplay #learningthroughplay #earlychildhoodeducation #preschoolactivities #yellowdoorplay #finemotorskills #handsonlearning #creativelearning #prewritingskills #toddleractivities #preschoolteacher #playislearning #childledlearning #earlyyears #messyplayideas #toddlerplayideas #invitationtoplay #homeschoolfun #montessoriathome #reggioinspired

Exploring animal tracks has never been more engagi

Exploring animal tracks has never been more engaging! These wild animal roll arounds spark curiosity and invite little hands to get creative with patterns and prints - can you guess which animal made each mark?

Perfect for encouraging observation, language, and storytelling, this kind of sensory play supports fine motor development while connecting children to the natural world in a playful, hands-on way.

#earlyyearsideas #sensoryplay #learningthroughplay #eyfsinspiration #patternplay #wildanimals #childledlearning #playmatters #yellowdooreducation #yellowdoorplay

Who’s splashing in the rockpool today? The water

Who’s splashing in the rockpool today?
The waterfall is flowing and the fish are ready to explore!

#smallworld
#imaginativeplay
#tufftrayideas
#earlyyearsideas
#learningthroughplay
#waterplay
#sensoryplayideas
#curiosity
#natureinspiredplay
#eyfsinspiration
#openendedplay
#playfullearning
#storytelling

Look at this inspiring bee-themed play setup by th

Look at this inspiring bee-themed play setup by the wonderful • @amelie_etlesloustics — absolutely perfect for sparking curiosity and creativity ahead of #WorldBeeDay!

Such a beautiful way to blend nature, learning, and imaginative play. Let’s keep buzzing with ideas like this! 🍃💛🐝

#worldbeeday #beeplay #natureplay #imaginativeplay #earlyyearsinspiration #sensorylearning #playfullearning #beethemedplay #eyfsactivities #reggioinspired #yellowdoorplay #yellowdooreducation

🧡 Finger Fidget Stones 🧡 Perfect for little

🧡 Finger Fidget Stones 🧡
Perfect for little hands that need something to do, these beautifully designed stones offer a soothing sensory experience. Whether it’s during transitions, moments of overwhelm, or simply to support focus, children can choose the texture that feels just right.

#momentsofcalm #fidget #sensorydevelopment #emotionalregulation #calm #transitioning #yellowdoorplay #earlyyearseducation #mindfulplay #fidgettoys #sensoryplayideas

🍃🐝🌼 With World Bee Day just around the co

🍃🐝🌼 With World Bee Day just around the corner, we’re thrilled to share our Honey Bee Number Cards - perfectly paired with our Honey Bee Number Stones!

These beautifully illustrated activity cards are a fun and hands-on way to build essential early maths skills. Covering numbers 1–10, number sequences, odd and even numbers, and number bonds to 10, they bring early numeracy to life through sensory-rich play.

Let’s get buzzing for playful learning and number fun this World Bee Day!

#worldbeeday #earlyyearslearning #numberfun #playfulmaths #sensorylearning #yellowdoorplay #eyfsactivities #handsonmaths #earlychildhoodeducators #yellowdooreducation

Happy St George’s Day! Today is the perfect day

Happy St George’s Day!
Today is the perfect day to explore legendary tales of dragons, brave knights, and magical kingdoms!

In early years settings, stories like that of St George spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for language. Whether children are retelling familiar adventures or dreaming up new ones, small world play is a magical gateway into storytelling.

Our enchanting characters are always ready to step into a child’s imagination - from fearless knights to gentle unicorns. What tales will your little ones tell today?

#stgeorgesday
#earlyyearsideas
#smallworld
#imaginativeplay
#storytelling
#earlyyears
#tufftrayideas
#playtolearn
#learningthroughplay
#fairytale
#littlelearners
#creativeplay
#earlyyearsmagic

🌱🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱 Let’s celeb

🌱🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱

Let’s celebrate our beautiful planet and teach our little ones the importance of taking care of it. 🌿💚

#earthday #lovetheearth #natureinspired #earlyyears #sustainableliving #saveourplanet 🌍 #yellowdooreducation #yellowdoorplay

This Earth Day, let’s celebrate and protect our

This Earth Day, let’s celebrate and protect our planet’s most precious creatures - starting with The Elephant Family 🐘

Part of our beautifully illustrated, double-sided Endangered Animals set, these wooden figures open up meaningful conversations with children about nature, conservation, and the importance of caring for all living things.

Perfect for small world play, storytelling, and sparking curiosity about the animals we share our world with. Let’s inspire the next generation of planet protectors - one playtime at a time.

#earthday #endangered animals #elephantfamily #smallworldplay #climateawareness #natureplay #learningthroughplaying #earlyyears #eyfs #preschoollearning #woodentoys #education #sustainableplay #childhoodmatters

How delightful is this bird-themed sensory play se

How delightful is this bird-themed sensory play setup by • @the_new_forest_nest?

A beautiful invitation to explore nature, spark curiosity, and learn all about our feathered friends! From textures to tiny nests, every detail encourages little hands and minds to observe, imagine, and discover.

A wonderful way to bring the outdoors in and inspire early years learning through play!

#sensoryplay #sensoryplayideas #birdplaytray #learningthroughplay #inspiretheirearlyyears #inspiretheirworldthroughplay #preschoolactivities #homeschoolfun #eyfsideas #yellowdooreducation #inspiretheirplaytoday

Happy Easter from all of us at Yellow Door Educati

Happy Easter from all of us at Yellow Door Education!
Wishing you a joyful day filled with play, discovery, and a little sprinkle of Easter magic!

Here’s to egg hunts, bunny hops, and lots of learning through play this springtime!

#happyeaster❤️ #earlyyears #learningthroughplay #springplayideas #easteractivities #yellowdooreducation

Just look at this beautifully inviting setup by @l

Just look at this beautifully inviting setup by @lotti_makes – the perfect space for little ones to explore letter recognition and begin building their first words through play. Whether it’s tracing letters in the sand or stamping out names and simple words, this kind of hands-on learning is where magic happens!

Play-based literacy that’s tactile, creative, and full of wonder? Yes, please!

#alphabet #letterrecognition #words #firstwords #sandtray #sensorytray #trayplay #playtime #outdoorplay #playbasedlearning #playathome #earlylearning #literacythroughplay #yellowdooreducation

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