Enter up to 40 commands with directional keys to send Bee-Bot forward, back, left, and right. Loved by teachers and children across the world, the Bee-Bot is now rechargeable and a key resource for delivering the new computing curriculum. Read more

Reading is a central part of any school, so it's important this is reflected in the way books are organised, displayed and used. Take inspiration from one of our local schools in Nottinghamshire, for whom reading is at the heart of everything they do. Read more

With perfect timing for Halloween, inspire children with this marvellous messy play kit. Providing lots of open-ended learning opportunities and perfect for role play, children will conjure up all kinds of stories as they become scientists, perfumers or wizards for the day. To be in with a chance of winning one of these super sets follow the instructions below for how to enter. Read more

These bright, attractive and weather resistant chalkboard daisies transform playground fencing into an exciting and fun area for young children to explore outdoor drawing and mark making. Read more

Come and explore our Wonderland range of quirky shaped furniture with oversized arms, deep seating and sweeping curves. Allowing children to be sat in an imaginary world where nothing is quite what it seems! Read more

We all know how hard it can be to carve a pumpkin. It is especially difficult for younger ones. So, this is a lovely easy alternative using an orange pepper! Read more

The award winning Bee-Bot now has a big brother - Pro-Bot! We have developed a floor robot that allows children to further develop their programming skills and the teaching of more advanced control techniques. Read more

This simple and effective Halloween craft idea that can be completed in just 7 easy steps, using budget-friendly and readily available items such as toilet roll tubes and paint. We've included clever candles to make the windows light up to look like someone is home for trick or treating. You could also make pumpkins, toadstools, cauldrons or potions to set the scene! Read more

Each year in October we visit our local farm where we pick our own pumpkins! The children love this activity and to be honest, so do the adults! Our local Pumpkin patch at Maxey's Farm and Shop put on an extremely popular event. So, grab your wellies and find your local Pumpkin Patch! An ideal free school trip! Read more

There are so many benefits to transient art! Today I wanted to outline some of these and share a few of the pieces that have been created in my learning environment. Read more

Get ready to be inspired by the leading influencers and suppliers from across the Early Years sector this September! Childcare Expo Midlands is returning on 29 & 30 September 2017 and registration is now open. So grab your free tickets to one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. Read more

A construction site makes a fabulously engaging role play area with so many possibilities for learning and collaboration. Children will love dressing up, designing, mixing, building and getting messy! There are endless opportunities to follow their own interests - what will they choose to create? Read more

Since the introduction of the use of sketchbooks in the KS2 National Curriculum, we have incorporated them into our creative curriculum at Gomersal Primary School. Every child from Year 1 to Year 6 has a sketchbook which is kept close to hand whenever we are creating, learning and developing new ideas, both in the art room and within classrooms. The sketchbook does not follow the school's presentation or marking policy; we feel very strongly that it belongs to the child. It's not just a book - it is a space where children can freely express, create, develop and learn, often with limited guidance from the teacher. The sketchbook should be at the centre of their creativity. Read more

Children in Years 5 and 6 will enjoy practising and extending their knowledge of electrical circuitry and switches by making this wonderfully colourful merry-go-round. Just follow the step-by-step guide to make this exciting, pulley-driven fairground ride. Read more

The Forest School ethos encourages a spirit of exploration and risk-taking in the natural environment. Nicola Cargill from 'Little Learners' explains how this concept is fully embraced in what they do, and how a chance comment led to a great deal of investigative opportunities and fantastic 'hands-on' experiences for the children they work with. Read more

A fast and furious challenge that pushes students to explore paint and, dare I say it, make a mess. Read more