Sand play has many surprising benefits for development, such as enhancing motor skills, social and emotional awareness, improving language and speech, sparking creativity and improving concepts of mathematics and science. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Our ‘booket’ list’ (story telling of family favourites) utilising the following texts - Fletcher and the springtime blossoms The hungry caterpillar Oliver’s vegetables What the ladybird heard Aliens love underpants

Water play is a fantastic activity for developing children’s hand-eye coordination as they learn to pour, squeeze, stir and even paint with water. Water is also the perfect medium for demonstrating mathematical and scientific concepts, such as volume and weight. When water play becomes a group activity, it encourages children to engage in social and cooperative play. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Our ‘booket’ list’ (story telling of family favourites) utilising the following texts - Fletcher and the springtime blossoms The hungry caterpillar Oliver’s vegetables What the ladybird heard Aliens love underpants

Many outdoor activities naturally help young children develop essential motor skills like coordination, agility, balance, and dexterity. Children who are encouraged to explore outdoor environments will put their abilities to the test and constantly develop new skills through trial and error. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Our ‘booket’ list’ (story telling of family favourites) utilising the following texts - Fletcher and the springtime blossoms The hungry caterpillar Oliver’s vegetables What the ladybird heard Aliens love underpants

Mud Play is important for children to develop and practice their fine and gross motor skills, increase awareness of their senses, improve hand/ eye coordination and develop their social and emotional skills, including taking turns and leading/following directions. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Our ‘booket’ list’ (story telling of family favourites) utilising the following texts - Fletcher and the springtime blossoms The hungry caterpillar Oliver’s vegetables What the ladybird heard Aliens love underpants