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Early Years Learning

Sing and Sign at Brainy Bugs
Sing and Sign at Brainy BugsCommunication and Practical SkillsEarly Years Learning

Sing and Sign at Brainy Bugs

We believe that strong communication skills are the foundation of a child’s ability to learn, connect, and express themselves confidently.…
6 min
Cooking with Kids
Cooking with KidsEarly Years Learning

Cooking with Kids

We believe that learning happens in every part of the day—even in the kitchen! Cooking activities are a wonderful way…
5 min
Our garden
Vegetable garden
Our gardenEarly Years LearningPlay and Exploration

Our garden

Our garden At Brainy Bugs we have our very own vegetable garden; our children enjoy planting seeds, watching them grow,…
1 min

Resources

Ultimate Guide to Early Learning at Home

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This guide empowers parents to support their children’s early education at home. It offers practical strategies and engaging activities designed to foster foundational literacy, numeracy, and personal development skills.

Minibeast Adventure: Outdoor Exploration Guide

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This worksheet encourages young explorers to discover and identify various minibeasts in their natural habitats, fostering observational skills and a love for nature.

Number Tracing Fun

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Help your child develop essential numeracy skills with our Number Tracing Fun worksheet. This activity enhances number recognition and fine motor skills through engaging tracing exercises.

Creative Critters: Minibeast Colouring Collection

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These pages feature a variety of minibeasts, providing a fun and educational way to learn about different creatures while practising fine motor skills.

Move Like a Minibeast: Physical Activity Guide

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This worksheet encourages children to mimic the movements of various minibeasts, enhancing coordination and gross motor skills.

Play and Exploration

Why Outdoor Play Matters
Children playing with sand outdoors
Why Outdoor Play MattersHealth and Well-BeingPlay and Exploration

Why Outdoor Play Matters

We know that outdoor play isn’t just a fun break in the day—it’s a key part of children’s overall development.…
6 min
Our garden
Vegetable garden
Our gardenEarly Years LearningPlay and Exploration

Our garden

Our garden At Brainy Bugs we have our very own vegetable garden; our children enjoy planting seeds, watching them grow,…
1 min
Eeek, a brainy BUG!
Children with magnifying glass looking at bugs
Eeek, a brainy BUG!Early Years Learning

Eeek, a brainy BUG!

Eek, a brainy bug! This month at brainy bugs we’ve been learning all about insects; finding insects at the park…
1 min

Archive

Eeek, a brainy BUG!

Eeek, a brainy BUG!

Eek, a brainy bug! This month at brainy bugs we’ve been learning all about insects; finding insects at the park…
Flower power!

Flower power!

Flower power This month at Brainy Bugs, we took a trip to the garden centre and learned all about flowers.…
The very hungry caterpillar’s

The very hungry caterpillar’s

The hungry caterpillar ...has been one our favourite books and we have learnt all about the life cycle of butterflies,…