Simple early years ideas for everyday play

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0-12m
Sensory Play
Taking a slow summer nature walk with babies to notice light, shade, sounds and textures outdoors
12-24m
Sensory Play
Exploring summer light and shadow with a mirror and hanging white sheet spaces (0–4 years)
0-12m
Communication and Language
Face-to-face repetitive song time with simple songs for babies and toddlers
0-12m
Communication and Language
Face-to-face talking time with playful facial expressions for babies and toddlers
Colours
Colour and shade matching with paint chart strips and dotted pegs for early sorting and problem solving
Mathematics
Sorting and building with mixed construction blocks by colour in a low-shelf provision
Understanding the World
Mixing primary colours in sealed squishy bags to explore secondary colours
Sensory Play
Rolling metal cars through paint on paper ramps to explore colour mixing and track patterns
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