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Since our launch in 2006, we have been passionately developing quality early childhood products to support the learning and development of young children. Based in Cambridge, UK, our range is full of award-winning, multi-sensory resources designed to inspire creative, open-ended and language-rich play.

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“We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” comes to life i

“We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” comes to life in the most magical way! 🍃🐻 This enchanting storytelling invitation, complete with a mirror, adds a whole new perspective - immersing little explorers in a world of reflection, depth, and wonder.

Mirrors in play encourage spatial awareness, self-reflection, and deeper engagement, making this small-world setup even more captivating. How would your little adventurers bring this story to life?

📸 By • @thearksadventures

#internationalchildrensbookday #mirrormagic #smallworldplay #storytellingadventure #bearhunt #imaginativeplay #yellowdooreducation #earlyyears #childcarefun #creativelearning #playbasedlearning #exploration #spatialawareness #creativity #narrativeskills #selfreflection

Nothing says summer fun like a hands-on kebab-maki

Nothing says summer fun like a hands-on kebab-making adventure! 🍃☀️ Watch as little hands carefully thread these Kebab Threading Stones from @the.curated.parcel, turning playtime into a creative and sensory-filled experience.

Messy, imaginative, and full of open-ended possibilities - this is what outdoor play is all about!

Beautiful video by @laurenfawkner

#openendedtoys #openendedplay #creativeplay #imaginativeplay #sensory #sensoryplay #yellowdooreducation

🐾 Celebrate National Pet Month! 🐾 These ado

🐾 Celebrate National Pet Month! 🐾

These adorable little pets are ready for exciting play adventures! Perfect for small hands, they encourage storytelling, imaginative play, and conversations about caring for animals. 🍃💛

Which pet would your little one choose? 🐶🐱🐰

#nationalpetmonth #imaginativeplay #smallworldplay #learningthroughplay #petcareforkids #storytellingthroughplay #earlyyears #playbasedlearning #yellowdooreducation

Bug Exploration Made Fun! 🐞🔍 We love this B

Bug Exploration Made Fun! 🐞🔍

We love this Bug Water Tray by @wcvega—such an inviting way for little ones to explore insects up close! Featuring our Forest Play Scenery Stones, this setup encourages curiosity, sensory play, and storytelling. Who’s ready for a mini bug adventure?

#insects #outdoorlearning #sensoryexploration #earlyyearsplay #forestplay #loosepartsplay #yellowdooreducation

🌟 New • New • New 🌟 Sensory Calming Tr

🌟 New • New • New 🌟

Sensory Calming Trails

These beautifully designed nature-themed boards with tactile, recessed pathways offer an absorbing way for children to find a place of calm. Meet the Slow Snail, Friendly Fish, Cheerful Sunflower, and Gentle Butterfly! Carefully designed with curved sides for little hands to hold, children will benefit from the soothing, tactile feedback as they slowly trace their fingers along the trails. These rhythmic, repetitive movements help to interrupt stress responses, promote self-regulation and restore emotional wellbeing.

Encouraging focused breathing combined with tracing the paths aids in calming the mind and body, making these boards an effective strategy for reducing sensory overwhelm and supporting mindfulness. Perfect for use in calm corners or relaxation spaces, they also support pre-writing experiences, building fine motor control through gentle, guided play.

#mindfulplay #sensorycalm #selfregulation #finemotorskills #prewritingskills #tactilelearning #emotionalwellbeing #mindfulnessforkids #EarlyYears #sensoryplay #learningthroughplay #tracingboards #calmingactivities #childwellbeing #playbasedlearning #yellowdooreducation #handsonlearning #relaxationforkids

🌸 Beautiful Flower Craft for Mother’s Day! 🌸

We are absolutely loving this creative craft by @4plusmama, featuring our Sensory Flower Stones! 🌼🍃 Such a lovely way to explore stamping with air-dry clay—simple, fun, and full of creativity! 💛

Using the flower stones to imprint patterns, adding a little hole for threading, and layering watercolours for a beautiful effect—this activity is perfect for fine motor skills and imaginative play. A great DIY keepsake for any occasion! 🧡

#naturecrafts #finemotorskills #sensoryplayideas #mothersdaycraft #creativeplay #handmadewithlove #learningthroughplay #yellowdooreducation

🌸 Mother’s Day Tea Time! 🌸 We adore this

🌸 Mother’s Day Tea Time! 🌸

We adore this Mother’s Day Tea Tray by @tufftray_adventures! A beautiful sensory play setup with herbal tea and dried flowers - perfect for little hands to explore, imagine, and create. 🫖🍃

How are you celebrating Mother’s Day? 💕

#mothersdayplay #tufftrayideas #sensoryplay #eyfs #earlyyears #learningthroughplay #tufftrayfun #imaginativeplay #yellowdooreducation

🐞 Ladybird Trails Tuff Tray! 🐞 A wonderful w

🐞 Ladybird Trails Tuff Tray! 🐞 A wonderful way to explore mark-making, sensory play, and fine motor skills while discovering minibeasts! 🌿✨

#tufftray #tufftrayideas #sensoryplay #markmaking #eyfs #earlyyears #learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning #finemotorskills #invitationtoplay #outdoorlearning #minibeasts #handsonlearning #eyfsideas #playtray #toddlerplay

🐄🐑 Farmyard Fun with Roll-Arounds! 🐔🐟

🐄🐑 Farmyard Fun with Roll-Arounds! 🐔🐟

Little hands, big discoveries! 🌾 Using our Roll Arounds - Farm Rollers, this little explorer is creating textured trails in kinetic sand - revealing patterns from cows, sheep, chickens, fish, and goats! 🐐🍃

Who do you think made these tracks? 🐾

#sensoryplay #farmyardfun #learningthroughplay #finemotorskills #natureinspiredplay #outdoorlearning #kineticsandplay #earlyyears #yellowdooreducation #imaginativeplay

💦🐟 Small World Water Play! 💦🐟 We had

💦🐟 Small World Water Play! 💦🐟

We had so much fun exploring water play with a fountain, our fish, and waterfall! This setup is perfect for sensory exploration, storytelling, and sparking curiosity about nature. How magical does it look? 🌊🐟💙

Would your little one love this watery invitation? 🌊🐠

#waterplay #smallworldplay #sensoryplay #learningthroughplay #outdoorlearning #earlyyears #stemplay #playbasedlearning #natureinspiredplay #yellowdooreducation

🌱 Grow, Play, and Learn! 🌱 Allotments are a

🌱 Grow, Play, and Learn! 🌱

Allotments are a wonderful way for children to learn about plant care and where their food comes from. 🥕 Why not extend this learning with our vegetable and flower stones? These sensory play stones let little ones create their own imaginary allotment while exploring different vegetables in a fun, hands-on way! 🍅🪴

#gardeningwithkids #allotmentadventures #sensoryplay #outdoorlearning #kidsgardening #imaginativeplay #yellowdooreducation #mudkitchenfun #natureinspiredplay #1000hoursoutdoor

🍃🌸 Springtime Sensory Play! 🌸🍃 Inspir

🍃🌸 Springtime Sensory Play! 🌸🍃

Inspired by Fletcher and the Springtime Blossom, this beautiful setup by @harleesplaycorner is a wonderful way to explore the magic of spring through sensory play! 🌿🌸

#springactivities #sensoryplay #learningthroughplay #bookishplay #eyfs #toddlerplayideas #preschoolplay #seasonalplay #playbasedlearning #yellowdooreducation

Top 5 Resources Inspired by World Maths Day! Mak

Top 5 Resources Inspired by World Maths Day!

Make maths fun with these engaging, hands-on resources:

💛Ten in the Bed – A fun way to explore counting and subtraction!
💛Number Pebbles – Perfect for number recognition and sequencing.
💛Size Sorting Eggs – Develop early measurement and comparison skills.
💛Dinosaur Bones Match & Measure – A hands-on way to explore length and numbers.
💛Ladybug Counting Resources – A playful approach to number sense and addition.

Which one would your little learners love the most? Let us know in the comments! 👇

#worldmathsday #learningthroughplay #mathsforkids #handsonlearning #earlymathskills #playbasedlearning #numeracyfun #eyfs #stemlearning

How adorable is this mini aquarium setup by @early

How adorable is this mini aquarium setup by @early_years_steph? 🐠💙

Using sensory fish stones and puffy sand, little hands explored through pressing, wriggling, stacking, counting, and hiding—so many wonderful opportunities for early years learning through play! 🍃🐟

Small world and sensory play like this encourages fine motor skills, language development, and imaginative storytelling - all while having so much fun!

#earlyyears #eyfs #learningthroughplay #sensory play #yellowdooreducation #smallworldplay #eyfsinspiration #earlyyearsideas #playbasedlearning #toddleractivities #continuousprovision #handsonlearning #imaginativeplay #inspiretheirearlyyears #sensoryexploration

👧🍃 Goldilocks and the Three Bears 🐻🐻🐻

Bring this classic tale to life with our high-quality tactile wooden figures! Perfect for small world play, these beautifully crafted characters help children retell the story, develop early language skills, and even create their own exciting new versions of this traditional favourite. 🌟

Storytelling through play builds imagination, communication, and a love for stories—what adventures will your little ones create?

#smallworldplay #storytellingthroughplay #yellowdooreducation #earlylanguageskills #goldilocksandthethreebears #eyfsideas #learningthroughplay #yellowdoorplay

🌿🐰 Peter Rabbit Sensory Tray Inspiration! 🥕🌼

How beautifully inspiring is this Peter Rabbit tray by @teachingbythemountains? A magical take on Mr. McGregor’s Garden, perfect for little hands to explore! 🌱🐰

Peter Rabbit is such a classic childhood favorite, and this sensory setup brings the story to life with carrots, greenery, and Easter-themed treasures. A wonderful way to encourage imaginative play, storytelling, and sensory exploration all in one!

Would your little ones love this? Let us know how you bring storybooks to life in play! 💛✨

🐰🥚🌱🐣🥕🥬

#sensoryplay #toddleractivities #storytellingthroughplay #yellowdooreducation #peterrabbit #springplay #easteractivities #inspiremyplay #messyplayfun

Teaching children about life cycles is a perfect w

Teaching children about life cycles is a perfect way to help them understand the world around them and to connect them with nature learning about some weighty concepts of birth, life and death.

#yellowdoorplay #yellowdooreducation #lifecycle #nature #natureplay #natureinspired #froglifecycle #earlyyearseducation #eyfsideas #eyfs

Dive into an ocean adventure! 🌊🐢🦀 With s

Dive into an ocean adventure! 🌊🐢🦀

With sand, water, and a touch of imagination, this small world ocean scene is ready to explore! These natural stones become rocky shorelines, deep-sea hideouts, or sun-warmed islands. As little hands build and sort, they’ll discover different textures, create habitats, and bring ocean creatures to life through storytelling.

What stories will your little explorers tell today? 🌿 🌊

#smallworldplay #oceanadventure #loosepartsplay #earlyyearsplay #learningthroughplay #imaginativeplay #sensoryplay #natureinspiredplay

🌍🌱 Celebrating Earth Hour: Play, Learn, Prot

🌍🌱 Celebrating Earth Hour: Play, Learn, Protect 🍃🌍

Inspiring a love of nature and a sense of responsibility for our planet is at the heart of what we do. Through our nature inspired resources, children connect with the world around them—building, exploring, and discovering the beauty of our earth.

This Earth Hour, let’s switch off, slow down, and celebrate the wonders of nature. Whether it’s building with loose parts, creating nature-inspired small worlds, or simply playing outdoors, every moment spent in nature helps nurture a lifelong love for our planet. 💚🌱

How are you marking Earth Hour with your little ones?

#earthhour #sustainableplay #yellowdooreducation #learningthroughnature #smallworldplay #outdoorlearning #earlyyears #eyfs #playfortheplanet

Step into a world of woodland wonder… ✨🌿 W

Step into a world of woodland wonder… ✨🌿

With hidden nooks to discover, secret openings to peek through, and sturdy ledges for tiny creatures to perch on, this enchanted tree stump is the perfect setting for endless small world adventures. Will it be home to forest fairies, woodland animals, or a gathering place for tiny explorers? 🌳🐿️🍄

#smallworldplay #imaginativeplay #woodlandadventures #storytellingthroughplay #earlyyearsmagic #learningthroughplay

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