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Early Years Direct @EarlyYearsD

We supply furniture, equipment and toys designed for nurseries, pre-schools and infant schools. We are experts in the 1-5 age range.

Joined April 2013
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NEW! Creating spaces Use the magnetic squares and triangles to build fascinating see-through structures. earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #kindermag #translucent #magnetictoy #earlyyears #seethrough #createshapes #constructionset

Translucent KinderMag Class Set

Another great Polydron product aimed at younger children - these magnetic shapes fix together easilyy to make shapes. This version is see-through making it extra fun and attractive.

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NEW! Looking inside Find out more about how our bodies work and what’s going on under our skins. earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #woodenpuzzle #layeredpuzzle #anatomy #anatomypuzzle #learnaboutbodies #earlyyearsanatomy #mybody #insideourbodies

Anatomy Puzzle Set

Whats inside our bodies? Set of 2 multi-layer puzzles revealing intricate muscles, vital organs and the bones that make up our skeleton

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NEW! View finders? Frame a colourful view with these shapes or use them to zoom in on textures. earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #littlelookingshapes #lookaroundyou #earlyyears #exploreshapes #educationaltoys #lookthrough #seethrough

Little Looking Shapes Set

A great set of resources for exploring shapes, colours and the world around you. Three sets of four including butterfly, car, keyhole, starfish and more.

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Select and sort Can you sort the fruit and veg into colours? And practise threading too, to develop fine motor skills earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #FineMotorSkills #EarlyChildhoodEducation #CreativePlay #SortingActivities #ColorSorting #EducationalPlay #sortingfruitandveg #woodentoys

Wooden Fruit and Veg Sorting Crates

5 wooden crates filled with wooden fruit and vegetable piece

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Select and sort Use the tweezers to create patterns and collections in the same, similar or contrasting colours. earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #TweezersArt #ColorPatterns #CreativePlay #ColorfulCreations #PatternDesign #finemotor #finemotorskills #handeyecoordination

Wooden Fine Motor Pattern Balls

Educational activity which will encourage the development of fine motor skills, finger strength and dexterity. Supplied with 20 different designs to follow on 10 double sided activity cards. 111...

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Colour mixing What happens when different colours are combined or you layer them together?earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #ColourMixing #ColorTheory #LayeringColors #splats #paddles #shapes #letters #numbers #earlyyears #recognisingcolours

Light Box Resources

Acrylic shapes and cut-out activities to explore light and colour and develop sensory awareness.

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Colour mixing Look at the amazing effects as you step on these beautiful liquid floor tiles earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #ColourMixing #LiquidArt #CreativeFloor #ColorEffects #FloorDesign #InteractiveArt #ColorfulCreations

Liquid Floor Tiles - set of 6 large

Set of 6 liquid tiles for creating pathways and play spaces with interesting patterns and intriguing textures for little hands.

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A few minutes for me. New Thrive in Five Cards Simple and engaging five-to-ten-minute activities put together by educational psychologists. earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #ThriveInFive #EducationalPsychology #MentalWellbeing #QuickActivities #MentalHealthMatters #EducationTools

Thrive in Five Cards - set of 4

These cards will give nursery practitioners plenty of ideas for activities with children - they cover Emotional Regulation, Listening Skills, Social Skills and Having a Voice.

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Finger Tracing Spending time following the grooves on these boards can be soothing and calming. NEW! Wooden Mindful Maze earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #MindfulMaze #FingerTracing #WoodenToys #Mindfulness #CalmingActivities #SensoryPlay #MindfulPlay #RelaxationTechniques #CreativePlay
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Emotionally minded... Our new Exploring Emotions Kit This kit contains six sets to support children’s emotional development and wellbeing. Books, buddies and dominoes! earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #EmotionalDevelopment #ChildWellbeing #EducationalToys #LearningThroughPlay

Exploring Emotions Kit

An Early Years Direct exclusive bundle. Materials to help practitioners find ways to explore childrens feelings. Includes best selling Bags of Buddies, Pip Books, Little Books series and Buddies...

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Starring roles Rule the kingdom, rescue it from danger, or set sail for a voyage on the high seas…earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #Storytelling #HighSeasAdventure #ImaginativeStories #childrenscostumes #dressingup #adventurecostumes #dressup #pretendtobe
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NEW! Crossing continents Explore different cultures and beliefs through different buildings from across the globe. earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #CulturalExploration #ArchitecturalWonders #GlobalCultures #TravelTheWorld #ExploreCultures #BuildingTraditions #smallworldplay
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Finger Puppets now on SALE! Bring familiar stories to life or create new ones with these assorted characters. Were £35, now reduced to £20! earlyyearsdirect.com/categor… #FingerPuppets #Storytelling #ToySale #CreativePlay #EducationalToys #specialprice #nowonsale #reducedpricepuppets
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Escape inside the pages NEW Enchanted Reading Nook. Places to read don’t come much more fairy-tale-beguiling than this – and it has room for four! earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #ReadingNook #BookLovers #FairyTale #Bookish #LiteraryEscape #ReadingCorner #BookWorm

Enchanted Reading Nook

The perfect place for fantasy tales and cosy quiet time. Encourage children to select their books from shelves all around them as they sit inside on the comfortable floor cushions.

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Plot twists Six books that put a fresh spin on bad wolves, fiery dragons and other familiar characters. earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #BookRecommendations #FantasyReads #ReadingList #FantasyBooks #imagination #childrensbooks #earlyyearsbooks #bookpacks
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Transported to a different realm Create a magical world in miniature for hours of inventive and imaginative play. earlyyearsdirect.com/product…

Sensory Discovery Table with Castle, Jurassic or Space Dividers

Choose your small world dividers from the Drop Down Menu. The wooden dividers fit into a light-up table creating an enticing area for imaginative play

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Adventures ahead... Creating stories inspired by magical tales, different periods of history, other countries or the deepest realms of space can all fire up children’s imaginations and inventiveness!  earlyyearsdirect.com/categor… #Storytelling #MagicalTales #AdventureStories
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Happy Halloween! We hope the ghosts aren't too spooky and the potions are just pretend!
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Sounds of the sea. Build language and sound skills with this fun fishy tale from the ocean. earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #soundplay #trishthefish #bundle #earlyyears #languageskills #communicationskills

Bumper Story Bundle - Trish the Fish

A bundle of great resources in a drawstring bag. Makes it easy to boost childrens language and communication skills, and a fun introduction to phonics. Includes wooden animals to bring the stories to...

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Explore the reef. This durable polyester mat is semi-translucent so can be illuminated from underneath. earlyyearsdirect.com/product… #underthesea #playmat #earlyyears #smallworldplay

Under the Sea Discovery Play Mat

An attractive ocean design printed onto a mat - inspiring for imaginative small world play. Made from polyester, can be used in water and on light up tables.

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