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Children love construction play. As they play, they are building a myriad of skills which feed into all areas of learning and development in the EYFS. Construction play, however, should never be limited just to the EYFS - it can be fantastic in Key Stage 1, and beyond! @the_playful_expert What do we mean by 'construction play'? The term is very...

Adding a woodwork area to your setting can be a wonderful way to inspire play and learning in a fun, hands on way. The nature of woodwork means that children are engaged in a rich, sensory experience which impacts on the holistic development of the child. Getting started... Firstly, communication with everyone involved is a good starting point. It's important...

Welcome Earth Day! Celebrated globally every year, Earth Day promotes looking after our planet, a value we share at Cosy. The future is in the hands of our little ones after all - so it’s absolutely our responsibility as parents and practitioners to promote a love and reverence for the wonderful natural world. What better way to promote taking care...

Welcome to National Recycling Day! Celebrated every year, Recycling Day promotes looking after our planet, a value we share at Cosy. The future is in the hands of our little ones after all - so it’s absolutely our responsibility as parents and practitioners to promote a love and reverence for the wonderful natural world. What better way to promote taking...

Minibeasts are a source of endless fascination for children...and often grown ups too. This interest might stem from finding bugs in the garden, a change in the seasons and the emergence of bees and butterflies or a book the children have particularly enjoyed. Educators can extend this interest, covering all seven areas of learning across the Early Years Foundation Stage...

We don’t know about you, but at Cosy HQ we can feel Easter approaching – the scent of chocolate is filling the air, and there are definitely more rabbits popping up everywhere! With all this in mind, you might be beginning to think about how you’ll celebrate Easter with your little ones. Whether you’re a practitioner or a parent, the...

I have enjoyed seeing all the science themed plays for Cosy Science Week and British Science Week. I have provided a list of Science Activities that you can create at home with your little ones! In my experience Science can be quite daunting to parents especially if they didn’t enjoy science at school or don’t have a passion for it...

Sand and water are beautiful natural resources that children are able use freely and in an open-ended way; one that can be determined by themselves. Sand and water play is a fully inclusive form of play as all children can play with them, no matter their age or ability. It doesn’t matter what developmental level a child is at; sand...

The UN has chosen Inclusion in the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World as the theme for this year’s Autism Awareness Day on the 2nd of April 2022. Not so relevant to us in education I hear you say, but as leaders and practitioners, believe me, it is very relevant.  One in fifty-five adults are diagnosed with Autism. It...

Sand and water play are vital sensory experiences for early years and beyond. They lend themselves well to the hands on learning style which appeals to most children. The learning potential is huge but these areas of provision can sometimes needs a little inspiration. We hope that the ideas in this blog will inspire you with your sand and water...