NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

STORY ACTIVITY IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a fun role play activity that children of age three and over can enjoy as part of a group, linking to the popular book “we’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. OUTDOOR FOOTPRINT PATTERNS This is a simple fun activity for children over the age of two, where they can create their own footprint patterns then watch them disappear. You will need: Shallow tray Water Activity: This activity will work best on a warm, dry day. Fill the shallow tray with water and place it in the garden on NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Activities For Children From Birth To Five Years. This is a fun activity for all children over the age of two. This activity could also help some children understand what is involved when moving house, if they are going through, or about to go through this themselves, as

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MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table UNDER THE SEA ARCHIVES A great creative activity for children from two years old. This octopus will also add a fun 3D aspect to any under the sea display. Continue reading Create A Paper Chain Octopus » CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

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MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you

RICE PUDDING PLAY

An enjoyable Messy play activity for children of all ages. You will need: Tins of rice pudding Water tray or a deep tray Tea set Containers of various shapes and sizes Plastic Animals or other favourite toys Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

STORY ACTIVITY IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a fun role play activity that children of age three and over can enjoy as part of a group, linking to the popular book “we’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. OUTDOOR FOOTPRINT PATTERNS This is a simple fun activity for children over the age of two, where they can create their own footprint patterns then watch them disappear. You will need: Shallow tray Water Activity: This activity will work best on a warm, dry day. Fill the shallow tray with water and place it in the garden on NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Activities For Children From Birth To Five Years. This is a fun activity for all children over the age of two. This activity could also help some children understand what is involved when moving house, if they are going through, or about to go through this themselves, as

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MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table UNDER THE SEA ARCHIVES A great creative activity for children from two years old. This octopus will also add a fun 3D aspect to any under the sea display. Continue reading Create A Paper Chain Octopus » CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

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MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you

RICE PUDDING PLAY

An enjoyable Messy play activity for children of all ages. You will need: Tins of rice pudding Water tray or a deep tray Tea set Containers of various shapes and sizes Plastic Animals or other favourite toys Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the FRUIT PLAY | NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Good for younger children as a sensory activity, also helps older children recogise and name different fruits. Cut up different pieces of fresh and tinned fruit, allow the children to explore the textures and taste. Can be given to children with a tea set to play with. With older children you can extend the activity WEIGHT ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES If you have any ideas for activities, ideas about improvements we could make to the site or anything else NAI related, just drop us an email.. If you would like to advertise on NAI and get your brand in-front of parents, nursery nurses and childminders then please get

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JELLY PLAY | NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Children of all ages will enjoy playing with and eating! different flavours of jelly. You will need: Jelly Bowl Megablocks or animals Activity: Make up your chosen flavour of jelly following the instructions on the packet, and leave to set in a large bowl or deep tray. Older children can be involved in the process MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you WEATHER ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES A bright and fun way to liven up any weather display using a real umbrella. The creative activity is suitable for children of any age, however younger children will not HAND WASHING ROUTINE A simple activity suitable for older children, helping them learn how to wash their hands. You will need: Sink Warm water Soap Paper towel Activity: Take a small group of three or four children into the bathroom area, where they all have access to a sink. Discuss with

COOKED PASTA PLAY

A easy to set up messy activity suitable for and enjoyed by children of all ages. You will need: Cooked pasta Tea set, containers Or other toys Sauce Pan or Bowl Cooker or Microwave Colander Activity: Pour some water into the the pan or bowl and pour the pasta into the water.

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NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS This is a fun, messy activity which is more suitable for children over the age of two, however children from about eighteen months will also be able to do this activity but may need more help. NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Children enjoy dressing up as part of their role play, and this activity will encourage children to make their own choices. It will also assist in their fine motor skills development with the ability to dress themselves and becoming more independent.

MUD PAINTING

A very messy activity more suited for older children. Place some earth into a large bowl and stir in some water. Alternatively the children can do this and have the fun of taking it in turns to make their own mud. Give the children a piece of paper and allow them to dip their

hands

NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES Creating A Small Garden Play Box. This can be a good way for older children to learn about plants in the garden while using it for imaginative play with small plastic bugs. This activity can be completed indoors or outside and can easily be transferred from one to another. Continue reading Creating A MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table OUTDOOR FOOTPRINT PATTERNS This is a simple fun activity for children over the age of two, where they can create their own footprint patterns then watch them disappear. You will need: Shallow tray Water Activity: This activity will work best on a warm, dry day. Fill the shallow tray with water and place it in the garden on MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

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MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you

MEGA BLOCK PRINTING

Activity: Pour the paint into trays and place one mega block of each size and shape into each tray. Give each child a piece of paper, then holding the top of the blocks they can print their chosen shapes and colours onto the paper. Whilst completing this activity with older children as a group you could talk about the colours they are using

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HAND WASHING ROUTINE Ask the children to wet their hands and put some soap onto their hands. Tell them to rub their hands together to make lots of bubbles with the soap, and cover their hands in the bubbles. Then rub their hands under the water, washing off all the bubbles and watching them go down the plug hole. Whilst the children are washing their hands,

wash

RICE PUDDING PLAY

Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the children to make a mess exploring the texture, taste and smell. Add toys to the rice pudding for the children to play with, such as a tea set or containers of various shapes and sizes. Different toys can be added which will suit the

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NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES Creating A Small Garden Play Box. This can be a good way for older children to learn about plants in the garden while using it for imaginative play with small plastic bugs. This activity can be completed indoors or outside and can easily be transferred from one to another. Continue reading Creating A MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table OUTDOOR FOOTPRINT PATTERNS This is a simple fun activity for children over the age of two, where they can create their own footprint patterns then watch them disappear. You will need: Shallow tray Water Activity: This activity will work best on a warm, dry day. Fill the shallow tray with water and place it in the garden on MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

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MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you

MEGA BLOCK PRINTING

Activity: Pour the paint into trays and place one mega block of each size and shape into each tray. Give each child a piece of paper, then holding the top of the blocks they can print their chosen shapes and colours onto the paper. Whilst completing this activity with older children as a group you could talk about the colours they are using

and

HAND WASHING ROUTINE Ask the children to wet their hands and put some soap onto their hands. Tell them to rub their hands together to make lots of bubbles with the soap, and cover their hands in the bubbles. Then rub their hands under the water, washing off all the bubbles and watching them go down the plug hole. Whilst the children are washing their hands,

wash

RICE PUDDING PLAY

Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the children to make a mess exploring the texture, taste and smell. Add toys to the rice pudding for the children to play with, such as a tea set or containers of various shapes and sizes. Different toys can be added which will suit the

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NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Creating A Colour Table. This can be a fun way for children over the age of three to explore and learn the colours through a group display. The display can be change weekly for example to show a different colour. Continue reading Creating A Colour Table ». OUTDOOR FOOTPRINT PATTERNS This is a simple fun activity for children over the age of two, where they can create their own footprint patterns then watch them disappear. You will need: Shallow tray Water Activity: This activity will work best on a warm, dry day. Fill the shallow tray with water and place it in the garden on NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Moving House Role Play. This is a fun activity for all children over the age of two. This activity could also help some children understand what is involved when moving house, if they are going through, or about to go through this themselves, as it can be a difficult or unsettling time for some children. Continue reading Moving House Role

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HAND WASHING ROUTINE Ask the children to wet their hands and put some soap onto their hands. Tell them to rub their hands together to make lots of bubbles with the soap, and cover their hands in the bubbles. Then rub their hands under the water, washing off all the bubbles and watching them go down the plug hole. Whilst the children are washing their hands,

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UNDER THE SEA ARCHIVES Create A Paper Chain Octopus. A great creative activity for children from two years old. This octopus will also add a fun 3D aspect to any under the sea display. Continue reading Create A Paper Chain Octopus

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NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Messy Flour Play. This is a simple activity which all children can enjoy participating in, getting messy whilst exploring the texture. Continue reading Messy Flour Play ». MAKE YOUR OWN FEELY BAGS This activity is a good and simple sensory activity for children of all ages to explore. You will need: Re-sealable food bags Tin of beans Tin of spaghetti Tinned tomatoes Shaving foam (more suitable for older children) Angel delight Jelly Tin of sweetcorn Activity: Open the tins and empty the contents into a re-sealable food CREATING SENSORY SMELL BAGS This activity is an exciting way for children over the age of three to investigate different smells and explore objects using their senses. You will need: Organza bags Potpourri Dried herbs Spices Activity: Fill the organza bags with an assortment of scented Potpourri, different dried herbs and spices, as well as full dried herb leaves

MUD PAINTING

Mud Painting. A very messy activity more suited for older children. Place some earth into a large bowl and stir in some water. Alternatively the children can do this and have the fun of taking it in turns to make their own mud. Give the children a piece of paper and allow them to dip their hands into the mud and make their own patterns

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MOVING HOUSE ROLE PLAY This is a fun activity for all children over the age of two. This activity could also help some children understand what is involved when moving house, if they are going through, or about to go through this themselves, as it can be a difficult or unsettling time for some

children.

NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

STORY ACTIVITY IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a fun role play activity that children of age three and over can enjoy as part of a group, linking to the popular book “we’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. OUTDOOR FOOTPRINT PATTERNS This is a simple fun activity for children over the age of two, where they can create their own footprint patterns then watch them disappear. You will need: Shallow tray Water Activity: This activity will work best on a warm, dry day. Fill the shallow tray with water and place it in the garden on MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table WEIGHT ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES If you have any ideas for activities, ideas about improvements we could make to the site or anything else NAI related, just drop us an email.. If you would like to advertise on NAI and get your brand in-front of parents, nursery nurses and childminders then please get

in touch.

CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

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MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you BATHING DOLLS ROLE PLAY Bathing Dolls Role Play. A combination of role play and messy play that all children can enjoy participating in. Fill a baby bath with warm water and provide the children with a number of dolls they can bath, using a sponge and then drying them with a towel. To extend the activity further, considering childrens’ allergies or skin

conditions

RICE PUDDING PLAY

Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the children to make a mess exploring the texture, taste and smell. Add toys to the rice pudding for the children to play with, such as a tea set or containers of various shapes and sizes. Different toys can be added which will suit the

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NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

STORY ACTIVITY IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a fun role play activity that children of age three and over can enjoy as part of a group, linking to the popular book “we’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. OUTDOOR FOOTPRINT PATTERNS This is a simple fun activity for children over the age of two, where they can create their own footprint patterns then watch them disappear. You will need: Shallow tray Water Activity: This activity will work best on a warm, dry day. Fill the shallow tray with water and place it in the garden on MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table WEIGHT ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES If you have any ideas for activities, ideas about improvements we could make to the site or anything else NAI related, just drop us an email.. If you would like to advertise on NAI and get your brand in-front of parents, nursery nurses and childminders then please get

in touch.

CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

Fleece

MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you BATHING DOLLS ROLE PLAY Bathing Dolls Role Play. A combination of role play and messy play that all children can enjoy participating in. Fill a baby bath with warm water and provide the children with a number of dolls they can bath, using a sponge and then drying them with a towel. To extend the activity further, considering childrens’ allergies or skin

conditions

RICE PUDDING PLAY

Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the children to make a mess exploring the texture, taste and smell. Add toys to the rice pudding for the children to play with, such as a tea set or containers of various shapes and sizes. Different toys can be added which will suit the

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NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Activities For Children From Birth To Five Years. This is a fun activity for all children over the age of two. This activity could also help some children understand what is involved when moving house, if they are going through, or about to go through this themselves, as

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES Creating A Small Garden Play Box. This can be a good way for older children to learn about plants in the garden while using it for imaginative play with small plastic bugs. This activity can be completed indoors or outside and can easily be transferred from one to another. Continue reading Creating A NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Making A Lamb Collage. This is a simple activity that children of all ages can enjoy. The finished lambs can be displayed as part of a farm or spring display. Continue reading Making A Lamb Collage ». NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Make Your Own Bird Feeder. Making a bird feeder is suitable for older children from the age of four or five. Once the activity is completed the children can continue to enjoy watching the birds come to the garden to feed. Continue reading Make Your Own Bird Feeder ». NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Worm String Painting. This is a fun, messy activity which is more suitable for children over the age of two, however children from about eighteen months will also be able to do this activity but may need more help. Continue reading Worm String Painting ». MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Dressing Up Role Play. Children enjoy dressing up as part of their role play, and this activity will encourage children to make their own choices. It will also assist in their fine motor skills development with the ability to dress themselves and becoming more independent. Continue reading Dressing Up NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS A creative group activity more suitable for children over the age of two, linking with a fairy tale topic based on the story of “the three little pigs”. Continue reading “The Three Little Pigs”

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ME, MYSELF AND I ARCHIVES Dressing Up Role Play. Children enjoy dressing up as part of their role play, and this activity will encourage children to make their own choices. It will also assist in their fine motor skills development with the ability to dress themselves and becoming more independent. Continue reading Dressing Up Role Play ». MAKE YOUR OWN FEELY BAGS This activity is a good and simple sensory activity for children of all ages to explore. You will need: Re-sealable food bags Tin of beans Tin of spaghetti Tinned tomatoes Shaving foam (more suitable for older children) Angel delight Jelly Tin of sweetcorn Activity: Open the tins and empty the contents into a re-sealable food NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

STORY ACTIVITY IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a fun role play activity that children of age three and over can enjoy as part of a group, linking to the popular book “we’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. OUTDOOR FOOTPRINT PATTERNS This is a simple fun activity for children over the age of two, where they can create their own footprint patterns then watch them disappear. You will need: Shallow tray Water Activity: This activity will work best on a warm, dry day. Fill the shallow tray with water and place it in the garden on MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table WEIGHT ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES If you have any ideas for activities, ideas about improvements we could make to the site or anything else NAI related, just drop us an email.. If you would like to advertise on NAI and get your brand in-front of parents, nursery nurses and childminders then please get

in touch.

CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

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MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you BATHING DOLLS ROLE PLAY Bathing Dolls Role Play. A combination of role play and messy play that all children can enjoy participating in. Fill a baby bath with warm water and provide the children with a number of dolls they can bath, using a sponge and then drying them with a towel. To extend the activity further, considering childrens’ allergies or skin

conditions

RICE PUDDING PLAY

Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the children to make a mess exploring the texture, taste and smell. Add toys to the rice pudding for the children to play with, such as a tea set or containers of various shapes and sizes. Different toys can be added which will suit the

individual

NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

STORY ACTIVITY IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a fun role play activity that children of age three and over can enjoy as part of a group, linking to the popular book “we’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. OUTDOOR FOOTPRINT PATTERNS This is a simple fun activity for children over the age of two, where they can create their own footprint patterns then watch them disappear. You will need: Shallow tray Water Activity: This activity will work best on a warm, dry day. Fill the shallow tray with water and place it in the garden on MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table WEIGHT ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES If you have any ideas for activities, ideas about improvements we could make to the site or anything else NAI related, just drop us an email.. If you would like to advertise on NAI and get your brand in-front of parents, nursery nurses and childminders then please get

in touch.

CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

Fleece

MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you BATHING DOLLS ROLE PLAY Bathing Dolls Role Play. A combination of role play and messy play that all children can enjoy participating in. Fill a baby bath with warm water and provide the children with a number of dolls they can bath, using a sponge and then drying them with a towel. To extend the activity further, considering childrens’ allergies or skin

conditions

RICE PUDDING PLAY

Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the children to make a mess exploring the texture, taste and smell. Add toys to the rice pudding for the children to play with, such as a tea set or containers of various shapes and sizes. Different toys can be added which will suit the

individual

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES Creating A Small Garden Play Box. This can be a good way for older children to learn about plants in the garden while using it for imaginative play with small plastic bugs. This activity can be completed indoors or outside and can easily be transferred from one to another. Continue reading Creating A NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Activities For Children From Birth To Five Years. This is a fun activity for all children over the age of two. This activity could also help some children understand what is involved when moving house, if they are going through, or about to go through this themselves, as

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NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Making A Lamb Collage. This is a simple activity that children of all ages can enjoy. The finished lambs can be displayed as part of a farm or spring display. Continue reading Making A Lamb Collage ». MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Worm String Painting. This is a fun, messy activity which is more suitable for children over the age of two, however children from about eighteen months will also be able to do this activity but may need more help. Continue reading Worm String Painting ». NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Dressing Up Role Play. Children enjoy dressing up as part of their role play, and this activity will encourage children to make their own choices. It will also assist in their fine motor skills development with the ability to dress themselves and becoming more independent. Continue reading Dressing Up NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS A creative group activity more suitable for children over the age of two, linking with a fairy tale topic based on the story of “the three little pigs”. Continue reading “The Three Little Pigs”

Straw House ».

ME, MYSELF AND I ARCHIVES Dressing Up Role Play. Children enjoy dressing up as part of their role play, and this activity will encourage children to make their own choices. It will also assist in their fine motor skills development with the ability to dress themselves and becoming more independent. Continue reading Dressing Up Role Play ». MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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WET SAND PLAY

This can be a fun, both messy and sensory activity for children of all ages. When playing in the sand tray, pour in a small amount of water, to make all the sand wet. The children can build sand castles, or find hidden objects that you have placed buried in the sand. This is a NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES Creating A Small Garden Play Box. This can be a good way for older children to learn about plants in the garden while using it for imaginative play with small plastic bugs. This activity can be completed indoors or outside and can easily be transferred from one to another. Continue reading Creating A STORY ACTIVITY IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a fun role play activity that children of age three and over can enjoy as part of a group, linking to the popular book “we’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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MESSY PLAY ARCHIVES

Creating A Small Garden Play Box. This can be a good way for older children to learn about plants in the garden while using it for imaginative play with small plastic bugs. This activity can be completed indoors or outside and can easily be transferred from one to another. Continue reading Creating A CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

Fleece

RICE PUDDING PLAY

Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the children to make a mess exploring the texture, taste and smell. Add toys to the rice pudding for the children to play with, such as a tea set or containers of various shapes and sizes. Different toys can be added which will suit the

individual

BATHING DOLLS ROLE PLAY Bathing Dolls Role Play. A combination of role play and messy play that all children can enjoy participating in. Fill a baby bath with warm water and provide the children with a number of dolls they can bath, using a sponge and then drying them with a towel. To extend the activity further, considering childrens’ allergies or skin

conditions

NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES Creating A Small Garden Play Box. This can be a good way for older children to learn about plants in the garden while using it for imaginative play with small plastic bugs. This activity can be completed indoors or outside and can easily be transferred from one to another. Continue reading Creating A STORY ACTIVITY IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a fun role play activity that children of age three and over can enjoy as part of a group, linking to the popular book “we’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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MESSY PLAY ARCHIVES

Creating A Small Garden Play Box. This can be a good way for older children to learn about plants in the garden while using it for imaginative play with small plastic bugs. This activity can be completed indoors or outside and can easily be transferred from one to another. Continue reading Creating A CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

Fleece

RICE PUDDING PLAY

Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the children to make a mess exploring the texture, taste and smell. Add toys to the rice pudding for the children to play with, such as a tea set or containers of various shapes and sizes. Different toys can be added which will suit the

individual

BATHING DOLLS ROLE PLAY Bathing Dolls Role Play. A combination of role play and messy play that all children can enjoy participating in. Fill a baby bath with warm water and provide the children with a number of dolls they can bath, using a sponge and then drying them with a towel. To extend the activity further, considering childrens’ allergies or skin

conditions

NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Creating A Colour Table. This can be a fun way for children over the age of three to explore and learn the colours through a group display. The display can be change weekly for example to show a different colour. Continue reading Creating A Colour Table ». NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Making A Lamb Collage. This is a simple activity that children of all ages can enjoy. The finished lambs can be displayed as part of a farm or spring display. Continue reading Making A Lamb Collage ». ME, MYSELF AND I ARCHIVES Dressing Up Role Play. Children enjoy dressing up as part of their role play, and this activity will encourage children to make their own choices. It will also assist in their fine motor skills development with the ability to dress themselves and becoming more independent. Continue reading Dressing Up Role Play ». OUTDOOR FOOTPRINT PATTERNS This is a simple fun activity for children over the age of two, where they can create their own footprint patterns then watch them disappear. You will need: Shallow tray Water Activity: This activity will work best on a warm, dry day. Fill the shallow tray with water and place it in the garden on MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you UNDER THE SEA ARCHIVES Create A Paper Chain Octopus. A great creative activity for children from two years old. This octopus will also add a fun 3D aspect to any under the sea display. Continue reading Create A Paper Chain Octopus

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BATHING DOLLS ROLE PLAY Bathing Dolls Role Play. A combination of role play and messy play that all children can enjoy participating in. Fill a baby bath with warm water and provide the children with a number of dolls they can bath, using a sponge and then drying them with a towel. To extend the activity further, considering childrens’ allergies or skin

conditions

MEGA BLOCK PRINTING

Activity: Pour the paint into trays and place one mega block of each size and shape into each tray. Give each child a piece of paper, then holding the top of the blocks they can print their chosen shapes and colours onto the paper. Whilst completing this activity with older children as a group you could talk about the colours they are using

and

JELLY PLAY | NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Activity: Make up your chosen flavour of jelly following the instructions on the packet, and leave to set in a large bowl or deep tray. Older children can be involved in the process of making the jelly, this can then be a separate activity in itself. Once set either turn out onto a table or allow the children to scoop it out of the

bowl themselves.

MAKING A SENSORY TREASURE BASKET Activity: Depending on the age of the children place all the suitable materials into the wicker baskets and allow the children to pull them out exploring the textures, smells etc. Older children can talk about the objects, what they feel like, look or smell like. Also discuss

what they are

NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

STORY ACTIVITY IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a fun role play activity that children of age three and over can enjoy as part of a group, linking to the popular book “we’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES This can be a good way for older children to learn about plants in the garden while using it for imaginative play with small plastic bugs. This activity can be completed indoors or outside and can easily be transferred from one to another. MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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BATHING DOLLS ROLE PLAY A combination of role play and messy play that all children can enjoy participating in. Fill a baby bath with warm water and provide the children with a number of dolls they can bath, using a sponge and then drying them with a towel. To extend the activity further, considering childrens’ allergies or

MEGA BLOCK PRINTING

This fun and messy activity can be completed by children of all ages, it can also be used to help children learn their colours and shapes. You will need: Various colours of paint Different size and shape mega blocks Paper Activity: Pour the paint into trays CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

Fleece

RICE PUDDING PLAY

An enjoyable Messy play activity for children of all ages. You will need: Tins of rice pudding Water tray or a deep tray Tea set Containers of various shapes and sizes Plastic Animals or other favourite toys Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

STORY ACTIVITY IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a fun role play activity that children of age three and over can enjoy as part of a group, linking to the popular book “we’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES This can be a good way for older children to learn about plants in the garden while using it for imaginative play with small plastic bugs. This activity can be completed indoors or outside and can easily be transferred from one to another. MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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BATHING DOLLS ROLE PLAY A combination of role play and messy play that all children can enjoy participating in. Fill a baby bath with warm water and provide the children with a number of dolls they can bath, using a sponge and then drying them with a towel. To extend the activity further, considering childrens’ allergies or

MEGA BLOCK PRINTING

This fun and messy activity can be completed by children of all ages, it can also be used to help children learn their colours and shapes. You will need: Various colours of paint Different size and shape mega blocks Paper Activity: Pour the paint into trays CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

Fleece

RICE PUDDING PLAY

An enjoyable Messy play activity for children of all ages. You will need: Tins of rice pudding Water tray or a deep tray Tea set Containers of various shapes and sizes Plastic Animals or other favourite toys Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Activities For Children From Birth To Five Years. Information is published here as a reference guide only. As with any activity in life, please exercise caution when choosing and undertaking suitable activities for children in your care. CREATIVE IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a lovely bright activity for children about the age of three. These simple flowers are quick and easy to create and would look lovely as part of a Mothers day card or as part of a spring display. NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS A fun and colourful way to display children’s birthdays. This is a simple activity suitable for children of all ages. Continue reading Kite Birthday Chart » OUTDOOR FOOTPRINT PATTERNS This is a simple fun activity for children over the age of two, where they can create their own footprint patterns then watch them disappear. You will need: Shallow tray Water Activity: This activity will work best on a warm, dry day. Fill the shallow tray with water and place it in the garden on BATHING DOLLS ROLE PLAY A combination of role play and messy play that all children can enjoy participating in. Fill a baby bath with warm water and provide the children with a number of dolls they can bath, using a sponge and then drying them with a towel. To extend the activity further, considering childrens’ allergies or UNDER THE SEA ARCHIVES A great creative activity for children from two years old. This octopus will also add a fun 3D aspect to any under the sea display. Continue reading Create A Paper Chain Octopus » JELLY PLAY | NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Children of all ages will enjoy playing with and eating! different flavours of jelly. You will need: Jelly Bowl Megablocks or animals Activity: Make up your chosen flavour of jelly following the instructions on the packet, and leave to set in a large bowl or deep tray. Older children can be involved in the process MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you

MEGA BLOCK PRINTING

i found by adding other materials IE sand, glitter,flour to the paint gives the children the oppertunity to experience the different textures.this adctivity can also be done useing little/big cars to make tracks or any house hold item,tooth/hair brushes,spatulars whatever is safe and usable for the children really.plenty of make marking oppertunities and chance to get very messy,oh dont forget MAKING A SENSORY TREASURE BASKET This simple and fun sensory activity can easily be adapted to make it suitable for children of all ages. You will need: Wicker baskets Lengths of different material Stones Shells Wooden Spoons Metal Containers Ribbon String Varying size linked chains Straw baskets Sponge Coconut shell Any other natural seasonal objects such as

leaves, acorns, fur

NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

STORY ACTIVITY IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a fun role play activity that children of age three and over can enjoy as part of a group, linking to the popular book “we’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES This can be a good way for older children to learn about plants in the garden while using it for imaginative play with small plastic bugs. This activity can be completed indoors or outside and can easily be transferred from one to another. MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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WEIGHT ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES If you have any ideas for activities, ideas about improvements we could make to the site or anything else NAI related, just drop us an email.. If you would like to advertise on NAI and get your brand in-front of parents, nursery nurses and childminders then please get

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BATHING DOLLS ROLE PLAY A combination of role play and messy play that all children can enjoy participating in. Fill a baby bath with warm water and provide the children with a number of dolls they can bath, using a sponge and then drying them with a towel. To extend the activity further, considering childrens’ allergies or

MEGA BLOCK PRINTING

This fun and messy activity can be completed by children of all ages, it can also be used to help children learn their colours and shapes. You will need: Various colours of paint Different size and shape mega blocks Paper Activity: Pour the paint into trays CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

Fleece

RICE PUDDING PLAY

An enjoyable Messy play activity for children of all ages. You will need: Tins of rice pudding Water tray or a deep tray Tea set Containers of various shapes and sizes Plastic Animals or other favourite toys Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Nursery Activity Ideas. Welcome to Nursery Activity Ideas, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old.Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation

Stage/Phase.

STORY ACTIVITY IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a fun role play activity that children of age three and over can enjoy as part of a group, linking to the popular book “we’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARCHIVES This can be a good way for older children to learn about plants in the garden while using it for imaginative play with small plastic bugs. This activity can be completed indoors or outside and can easily be transferred from one to another. MAKE A FAVOURITE FOOD COLLAGE A simple and fun creative activity for children to display their favourite foods. This activity is more suited for children over the age of two. You will need: Paper plates Glue Scissors A range of collage materials in a variety of colours and textures Activity: Place a wide range of collage materials onto the table MAKE YOUR OWN SHOOTING STAR This is a simple and colourful, space themed collage for children of all ages. You will need: Thin white card Glue Yellow glitter Yellow paint Yellow pens, pencils and crayons A range of yellow collage materials Scissors String or cotton Activity: Provide each child with

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BATHING DOLLS ROLE PLAY A combination of role play and messy play that all children can enjoy participating in. Fill a baby bath with warm water and provide the children with a number of dolls they can bath, using a sponge and then drying them with a towel. To extend the activity further, considering childrens’ allergies or

MEGA BLOCK PRINTING

This fun and messy activity can be completed by children of all ages, it can also be used to help children learn their colours and shapes. You will need: Various colours of paint Different size and shape mega blocks Paper Activity: Pour the paint into trays CREATING A FABRIC TREASURE BASKET A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five. You will need: Squares of different patterned and coloured fabric, such as: Net Fury material Blanket

Fleece

RICE PUDDING PLAY

An enjoyable Messy play activity for children of all ages. You will need: Tins of rice pudding Water tray or a deep tray Tea set Containers of various shapes and sizes Plastic Animals or other favourite toys Activity: Empty the tins of rice pudding? into a water tray or smaller messy play trays. Allow the NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Activities For Children From Birth To Five Years. Information is published here as a reference guide only. As with any activity in life, please exercise caution when choosing and undertaking suitable activities for children in your care. CREATIVE IDEAS ARCHIVES This is a lovely bright activity for children about the age of three. These simple flowers are quick and easy to create and would look lovely as part of a Mothers day card or as part of a spring display. NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS A fun and colourful way to display children’s birthdays. This is a simple activity suitable for children of all ages. Continue reading Kite Birthday Chart » OUTDOOR FOOTPRINT PATTERNS This is a simple fun activity for children over the age of two, where they can create their own footprint patterns then watch them disappear. You will need: Shallow tray Water Activity: This activity will work best on a warm, dry day. Fill the shallow tray with water and place it in the garden on BATHING DOLLS ROLE PLAY A combination of role play and messy play that all children can enjoy participating in. Fill a baby bath with warm water and provide the children with a number of dolls they can bath, using a sponge and then drying them with a towel. To extend the activity further, considering childrens’ allergies or UNDER THE SEA ARCHIVES A great creative activity for children from two years old. This octopus will also add a fun 3D aspect to any under the sea display. Continue reading Create A Paper Chain Octopus » JELLY PLAY | NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Children of all ages will enjoy playing with and eating! different flavours of jelly. You will need: Jelly Bowl Megablocks or animals Activity: Make up your chosen flavour of jelly following the instructions on the packet, and leave to set in a large bowl or deep tray. Older children can be involved in the process MAKING "TEN GREEN BOTTLES" This is a simple activity to make ten green bottles that older children can use whilst singing the song. You will need: Card Green paint Blue tac or velcro Laminator and laminating sheets Activity: Cut ten bottle shapes out of the card. Paint the bottles on both sides using the green paint. Once dry you

MEGA BLOCK PRINTING

i found by adding other materials IE sand, glitter,flour to the paint gives the children the oppertunity to experience the different textures.this adctivity can also be done useing little/big cars to make tracks or any house hold item,tooth/hair brushes,spatulars whatever is safe and usable for the children really.plenty of make marking oppertunities and chance to get very messy,oh dont forget MAKING A SENSORY TREASURE BASKET This simple and fun sensory activity can easily be adapted to make it suitable for children of all ages. You will need: Wicker baskets Lengths of different material Stones Shells Wooden Spoons Metal Containers Ribbon String Varying size linked chains Straw baskets Sponge Coconut shell Any other natural seasonal objects such as

leaves, acorns, fur

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NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS Welcome to NURSERY ACTIVITY IDEAS, a website full of hints and tips on fun activities for babies, toddlers and children aged up to around five years old. Activities cover a wide range of topics meeting the criteria for the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Desirable Outcomes Framework and the Foundation Stage/Phase. Activities are designed for use by Day Care Nursery Nurses or by parents and their toddlers.

ARCTIC WATER PLAY

A very chilly winter themed water play more suited to older children, which will require some pre planning. Continue reading Arctic Water Play » MAKE YOUR OWN SKITTLES This is a very simple activity to prepare, that can give children hours of fun in the garden or indoors. Continue reading Make Your Own

Skittles »

PLASTIC CUTLERY PAINTING A very simple activity for children over the age of two to experiment making colourful creative patterns. Continue reading Plastic Cutlery Painting » CREATE A PAPER CHAIN OCTOPUS A great creative activity for children from two years old. This octopus will also add a fun 3D aspect to any under the sea display. Continue reading Create A Paper Chain Octopus »

MUD PLAY

This can be a fun, messy activity for children of all ages. This outdoor activity can also be adapted so it can be used indoors. Continue reading Mud Play » FORK PRINTING FLOWERS This is a lovely bright activity for children about the age of three. These simple flowers are quick and easy to create and would look lovely as part of a Mothers day card or as part of a spring display. Continue reading Fork Printing Flowers » CREATE AN UMBRELLA MOBILE A bright and fun way to liven up any weather display using a real umbrella. The creative activity is suitable for children of any age, however younger children will not be able to assemble the mobile and would need assistance. Continue reading Create An Umbrella Mobile » MAKE YOUR OWN HURDLES This very simple fun activity is suitable for older children to prepare themselves and make their own challenges. Continue reading Make Your Own Hurdles » CREATING A SMALL GARDEN PLAY BOX This can be a good way for older children to learn about plants in the garden while using it for imaginative play with small plastic bugs. This activity can be completed indoors or outside and can easily be transferred from one to another. Continue reading Creating A Small Garden Play Box » MAKING A RICE SHAKER This is a very simple activity for children over the age of two for them to create their own musical instrument. Continue reading Making A Rice Shaker »

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* Diwali Activities

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* Food We Eat

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* Messy Play

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* People Who Help Us * Pet Activity Ideas * Role Play Activities

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MOST POPULAR ACTIVITIES * Plastic Cutlery Painting * Make Your Own Skittles

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* Create A Paper Chain Octopus * Making A Rice Shaker * Create An Umbrella Mobile * Fork Printing Flowers

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