If you could only choose ONE summer-themed activity for your children this term, what would it be? ☀️ Water play🐞 Minibeast exploration🌻 Nature scavenger hunts🏖️ Beach-themed sensory trays🍋 Summer loose parts play🌈 Outdoor art and creativity Tell us your choice and WHY it’s your favourite! Bonus points if you share a photo of your setup or a resource that children always engage with. Let’s build a bank of summer learning ideas that everyone in our community can use! 👇

We’re excited to have you here! Be the first to see new products and access planning, share ideas. . SAVE - Get up to 15% off! SAVE At EDUTRAYPLAY, we’re passionate about providing sensory-rich, open-ended play resources that inspire curiosity, creativity, and meaningful learning through play. Whether you’re an early years practitioner, childminder, teacher, or parent, this community is a space to share ideas, ask questions, and discover new ways to engage children in learning. 🌻 Summer is the perfect time to bring learning outdoors, and we’ll be sharing plenty of seasonal inspiration over the coming weeks. Think sensory tuff tray invitations, loose parts play, nature-based activities, and EYFS-linked learning opportunities that children will love. One of our favourite summer resources comes from Yellow Door, whose beautifully designed educational resources encourage storytelling, communication, exploration, and imaginative play. Their nature-themed sets pair perfectly with sensory trays, small world play, and outdoor learning experiences. 🍋 Summer EYFS Learning Ideas:• Create a sunshine-themed sensory tray using yellow rice, loose parts, and natural materials.• Explore minibeasts and habitats through small world play.• Develop communication and language skills with storytelling stones and character prompts.• Encourage mathematical thinking through sorting, counting, and pattern-making activities.• Support Understanding the World through nature hunts and seasonal investigations. 👇 We’d love to hear from you! Share a photo, idea, or resource recommendation in the comments and let’s inspire each other!#LearningThroughPlay #EYFS #TuffTrayPlay #SensoryPlay #SummerLearning #YellowDoor #EarlyYears What’s your favourite summer activity for children in the Early Years?