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Teachearlyyears.com 49 Get buzzing HONEY BEE NUMBER KIT This set of 20 chunky honey bee stones and 16 washable activity cards has been created to help children gain an understanding of numbers and apply their knowledge in different contexts. The resources provided allow for the exploration of number sequences and odd/even numbers, as well as addition, subtraction and number bonds up to ten. Everything included is robust enough to withstand use indoors and out. £30 (ex. VAT), yellow-door.net SENSORY BALANCE BEAMS Comprising a flexible system of eight different beams that connect to a choice of central islands (usefully without the need for screws or assembly), this resource has plenty to engage young learners. The beams feature a variety of shapes with a soft foam filling for children to balance upon as well as tactile sensory elements to investigate and even a mirror. The elements can be set up as a single activity or split up to suit the space available. educationaladvantage.co.uk ROLEPLAY DUO BIG & BOUNTIFUL This large role play / storage centre is just the thing for creating ‘easy in, easy out’ areas. It’s lockable and can store 6 50L boxes. £595, cosydirect.com MUD KITCHEN VEGETABLE STONES Provide your outdoor chefs with some intriguing ingredients for their muddy concoctions with this eight-piece collection of vegetables. £24.95, ex. VAT, tts-group.co.uk PLAYGROUND CHALKS With jumbo, washable chalks in a wide choice of rainbow of colours, your budding artists will be able to create their masterpieces outdoors. £3.99 ex. VAT, tts-group.co.uk Get creative in the fresh air with these resources… You can download a range of art and design resources from teachwire. net, covering everything from posters to halloween – visit teachwire.net/ teaching resources FOOD RELATIONSHIPS Jo Cormack’s practical guide aims to help anyone working in an early years setting to better understand, manage and support children’s relationship with food. It includes accessible advice on developing psychologically healthy eating habits and behaviours and more. £14.99, jkp.com THEWORRY BOX The perfect picture book for children dealing with anxiety. It follows a bear called Murray who has lots of worries – happily, his sister Milly is there to help make a secret box in which to putall his concerns. £7.99, littletiger.co.uk AND STRETCH MINI PLACEMENT CARPETS With benefits both physical and mental, there are many reasons to bring yoga into an early years setting. These Mini Placement Carpets make it easy – there’s 32 in the set. The carpets also benefit from a special indoor/outdoor anti- slip backing. £138.95, kitforkids.com Take it outside! RESOURCES