 Arts and crafts Under the umbrella of arts and crafts, there is a huge range of activities which help nurture children’s creativity and imagination. One of the criteria for the EYFS is ‘Expressive Arts & Design’, so giving children the opportunity to be expressive through different mediums is essential. Arts and crafts can include activities such as: painting, drawing, cutting, sticking, folding, making 3D shapes, modelling, and jewellery making. All of these activities help develop fine motor skills to prepare children for writing, whilst learning about colours, shapes, textures and objects. You don’t need to buy expensive materials for children to get creative - try incorporating natural materials, such as leaves or bark, to create pictures with. You can also reuse materials that would otherwise be discarded or recycled, such as old boxes, egg cartons, plastic bottles, and magazines for children to cut up or decorate. Fun Home Activities to Help Children Learn Through Play
Play forms an essential part of a child’s early development. As set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, playing is a vital tool which enables children to learn the necessary skills to prepare for their formal education. Play helps children develop physically, mentally, socially and emotionally to help them grow and thrive in the classroom and beyond. We’ve rounded up some fun activities that parents can do at home with their children to help support their early learning through play. |
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