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Make every day Outdoor Classroom Day

Make every day Outdoor Classroom Day

Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to encourage spending time outdoors, part of every child’s day. On two days of action each year, teachers and educators take children outdoors to play and learn. Encouraging outdoor play is fundamental in helping young children develop motor skills, social interactions, and an appreciation for the environment.

When you take learning outside amongst nature it engages and inspires children in remarkable ways, so why not make Outdoor Classroom Day every day?

Here are some great activities to consider for Outdoor Classroom Day and beyond!

From Waste to Play

From Waste to Play

Dantoy produces sustainable, high-quality resources that are created with consideration for both children and the environment. As National Recycling Week approaches, we’re putting the spotlight on some of Dantoy’s recycled plastic product lines.

These resources are not only fun for children, they are also good for the environment. Our selection of Dantoy resources are made from recyclable materials and designed to withstand the test of time, so children can enjoy them for many years to come.

Celebrating World Space Week in your Early Learning Centre

Celebrating World Space Week in your Early Learning Centre

World Space Week, an international celebration held from 4 to 10 October, is designed to excite young people about science, technology, engineering, and math’s. It offers a fantastic opportunity for early learning centres to inspire curiosity and excitement about space among children. Here are some engaging activity ideas we’ve compiled to captivate young minds:

National Families Week: How you can Honour Diversity in your Early Learning Centre

National Families Week: How you can Honour Diversity in your Early Learning Centre

Diversity comes in many forms and should be celebrated and embraced at every opportunity. This year, National Families Week (13-19 May) is doing just that, with the theme Celebrating Family Diversity and Connections. In early learning centres, where children are introduced to the world around them, it’s crucial to promote an environment that reflects and respects the diverse families that make up our communities. Families Week is the perfect opportunity to encourage children to celebrate different cultures, traditions, and family structures.

Nature Play Week: Connect with Nature

Nature Play Week: Connect with Nature

Nature Play Week (8-18 April) is an ideal opportunity for early learning centres to engage children in fun and educational activities that connect them with the natural world around them.

We’ve compiled our favourite activities that you can organise in your early learning centre to celebrate Nature Play Week and encourage children to explore, learn, and play outdoors. These activities are not just there to be enjoyed during Nature Play Week. We know the children in your early learning centre will love them all year-round!

How to Hop into Easter Fun: Easter Activities for your Early Learning Centre

How to Hop into Easter Fun: Easter Activities for your Early Learning Centre

It’s hard to believe Easter is just around the corner! Children are no doubt counting down the days until the Easter bunny arrives, so now’s a great time for early learning centres to engage in fun and educational activities. From Easter egg hunts to Easter-themed crafts, there are so many ways to bring the spirit of Easter into the classroom. Here are a few ideas to make this Easter season a memorable one for the children in your centre.

Transform your Space: A Guide to Refreshing and Refurbing your Early Learning Centre

Transform your Space: A Guide to Refreshing and Refurbing your Early Learning Centre

Is your centre looking a bit tired? It might be time to refresh your early learning centre. So how do you manage this with minimal disruption, little time, and a budget? Turn your worn-out environment into a vibrant and nurturing space for your little ones.

We have created a guide for refreshing and refurbing your early learning centre.

Festive Fun: Christmas Activities for Early Learning Centres

Festive Fun: Christmas Activities for Early Learning Centres

The holiday season is a magical time of year, especially for young children. Early learning centres have a unique opportunity to create festive experiences that inspire creativity, promote learning, and bring joy to little ones. With Christmas just around the corner, the focus can shift to incorporating some festive fun learning experiences into your daily activities.

We’ve put together a list of engaging, festive Christmas activities that will educate, and entertain the children in your early learning centre.

Transition to School: 5 ways you can engage the children in your Early Learning Centre

Transition to School: 5 ways you can engage the children in your Early Learning Centre

Starting kindergarten can be an exciting but nervous time for children. Whilst it is a time of much anticipation, they don’t really know what to expect.

As school approaches for children in your early learning centre, consider ways in which you can engage them in positive experiences to support their transition to school. Here are 5 engaging experiences and ideas to support children in their journey to ‘Big’ School.

 
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