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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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🏔️🐻 Alpine Wildlife Small World by • @to

🏔️🐻 Alpine Wildlife Small World by • @toddler_approves

We absolutely love this beautiful small world set-up inspired by the Alps! Using white kinetic sand as a base and animal figurines, it’s a simple yet engaging way to explore wildlife from the region.

Such a creative way to bring learning to life—perfect for little ones who love small world play!

#smallworldplay #smallworld #inspiretheirearlyyears #earlyyearsideas #kineticsand #sandplay #yellowdooreducation #yellowdoorplay #winterplayideas #winterplay #forestsmallworld #woodlandplay #finemotorskills #sensoryplay

🍂 How lovely is this nature-inspired dough play

🍂 How lovely is this nature-inspired dough play by @jodiewilliamschildminding? 🍁

#natureplay #sensoryplay #chocolateplaydough #loosepartsplay #eyfsactivities #childledplay #yellowdooreducation #earlyyearsinspo #natureinspiredlearning #preschoolactivities #playmatters #markmakingfun

❄️ Winter Perfumes Sensory Tray by • @tufftr

❄️ Winter Perfumes Sensory Tray by • @tufftray_adventures ❄️

This tray is such an inspiring way to combine wintry fun with early learning. Simple yet so effective!

#playtrayinspiration #waterplay #earlyyears #eyfs #eyfsideas #yellowdoorplay #yellowdooreducation #earlylearning #sensoryplay #sensoryplayideas #simpleplay #playideas #inspiretheirearlyyears

🌟 Recycled ‘I Spy Stars’ Activity by • @e

🌟 Recycled ‘I Spy Stars’ Activity by • @early_years_steph 🌟

How wonderfully creative is this idea? 💛 Perfect for combining phonics with sensory play and a touch of magic! 🌟

Such a fantastic way to upcycle materials and inspire little learners through play. Thank you @early_years_steph for this amazing idea!

#earlyyears #yellowdooreducation #yellowdoorplay #allaboutearlyyears #phonics #sensoryplay #makecreateplay #phonicsactivities #eyfsclassroom #eyfsideas #eyfsteacher #inspiretheirearlyyears #playbasedlearning #handsonlearning #earlylearningfun #teachthroughplay #earlyyearsplay #finemotorskills

❄️🐻‍❄️ Polar Animal Exploration by @t

❄️🐻‍❄️ Polar Animal Exploration by @theyoungoneschildminding

What a beautifully inviting tray for little ones to explore and learn! Inspired by the chilly weather, this sensory play setup sparked curiosity about animals that thrive in cold climates. 🌨️❄️

Such an engaging way to encourage learning through play!

#childledlearning #polaranimals #arctic #yellowdooreducation #yellowdoorplay #learningthroughplay #sensoryplay #invitationtoplay #looseparts #earlyyears #Curiosity #childdevelopment #earlyliteracy #playbasedlearning

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Little People Like Me Fa

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Little People Like Me Families 🌟

These beautifully designed play figures are perfect for helping children see themselves and their families represented in play. They encourage open-ended storytelling, social exploration, and imaginative play.

Perfect for:
🌟 Exploring families, friendships, and relationships
🌟 Developing empathy and social skills
🌟 Sensory play and early maths activities

A wonderful resource for learning and creativity!

#inclusiveplay #earlyyearsresources #socialplay #yellowdoorplay #yellowdooreducation #learningthroughplay #emotionaldevelopment #sensoryplay #openendedplay #earlymaths #childledlearning #eyfs

🌟New • New • New 🌟 Little People Like M

🌟New • New • New 🌟

Little People Like Me Families

These delightful, tactile play people allow children to see themselves and their families represented in play. Featuring 30 figures in three different sizes and 10 different skin tones, their minimal features invite children to assign any emotion to the characters, fostering open-ended storytelling and social exploration.

❄️ Polar Animal Footprints ❄️ What a fant

❄️ Polar Animal Footprints ❄️

What a fantastic idea from • @the_play_adventures_! Using our Polar Footprint Stones to create snowy animal prints is such a fun and engaging way to learn about polar animals.

#learningthroughplay #polaranimals #seasonalplay #wintercrafts #sensoryplay #engageandlearn #natureinspiredplay #yellowdooreducation

Oh wow, how exciting does this fossil dig look by

Oh wow, how exciting does this fossil dig look by • @sarah4turner1? Such a fun way to inspire little ones to learn through play!

Featuring our @yellow_door_education resources from @little_acornsuk (use code sarah10).

#learningthroughplay #fossildigging #inspiretheirearlyyears #playisimportant #yellowdooreducation

❄️ Snowy Forest Small World Play ❄️ Step

❄️ Snowy Forest Small World Play ❄️

Step into a winter wonderland with this Snowy Forest small world setup! Perfect for sparking imaginative play, this sensory-rich scene invites little ones to explore the magic of winter while developing storytelling, language, and creative skills.

What you’ll need:
🌲 Trees: Use miniature tree figures, pine twigs, rosemary sprigs, or sticks stuck into play dough blobs.
❄️ Snow: Get creative with flour, crushed ice, artificial snow, white fabric, or a layer of white play dough/cloud dough.
🪵 Scenery Stones: Add logs, cones, snowflakes, or ice shards for extra texture.
🐾 Animals: Introduce Arctic creatures like rabbits, foxes, wolves, deer, or bears. Little Lands: Polar works perfectly here!
✨ Extra props: Cotton wool balls, clear glass beads, twigs, acorns, or even ice cubes add to the scene.

Set up a Play Cave or Volcano covered in white play dough or sieved flour to create even more wintry adventure!

Who’s ready to create their own Snowy Forest?

#smallworldplay #winterplay #sensoryplay #snowyforest #imaginativeplay #earlyyears #loosepartsplay #natureinspired #storytellingthroughplay #yellowdooreducation

🍃🐦 Birds - Sensory Play Stones 🍃 Take a

🍃🐦 Birds - Sensory Play Stones 🍃

Take a closer look at this stunning collection of eight beautifully detailed, realistic birds! Perfect for outdoor adventures, these stones provide endless opportunities for sensory exploration, imaginative play, and vocabulary building.

🍃 Tactile and sturdy—great for small world play and storytelling.
🍃 Versatile and durable—use them in water, soil, mud, or play clay, then simply clean them for the next adventure.
🍃 Nature-inspired fun—a perfect resource for encouraging curiosity about the natural world.

Who’s ready to bring some garden birds into their playtime?

#biggardenbirdwatch #smallworldplay #natureinspired #imaginativeplay #vocabularybuilding #britishbirds #outdoorlearning #yellowdooreducation

❄️ Brrr… It’s Cold Outside! Let’s Talk W

❄️ Brrr… It’s Cold Outside! Let’s Talk Weather! ❄️

The chilly weather is a perfect opportunity to explore the world around us with little ones. Why not spark some curiosity by:

✨ Talking about how ice is made and exploring freezing and melting.
✨ Discussing ways we can keep warm, from cosy clothes to hot drinks.
✨ Observing frost, icy puddles, or even making ice sensory trays indoors!

Cold weather brings so many fun learning opportunities, from science investigations to seasonal storytelling. Bundle up and enjoy exploring the magic of winter together!

#learningthroughplay #weatherexploration #earlyyearslearning #winterplay #inspiretheircuriosity #yellowdooreducation

❄️ Welcome to the Arctic! ❄️ How incredib

❄️ Welcome to the Arctic! ❄️

How incredible is this chilly Arctic setup by • @where_the_wildlings_play? It looks like so much fun!

Featuring our Polar Scenery Stones it’s the perfect invitation for imaginative winter play. From sensory exploration to embracing the cold, this setup is packed with adventure and creativity! 🐾

Who’s ready to brave the Arctic next?

#SensoryPlay #WinterPlay #OutdoorAdventures #YellowDoorEducation #LetThemPlayOutside

❄️ Snow Sensory Tray Fun! ❄️ We’re lovi

❄️ Snow Sensory Tray Fun! ❄️

We’re loving this snow-themed sensory tray from • @tufftray_adventures! Perfect for hands-on learning and wintery fun.

The polar scenery stones from @hope_earlyyears add a fantastic touch for imaginative play and loose parts exploration!

Why not try this simple, wintry activity to spark curiosity and creativity? ❄️

#tufftrayideas #sensoryplay #messyplay #yellowdooreducation #inspiretheirearlyyears #earlyyearsplay #winterplay #festiveplayideas

❄️ Winter in the Woods ❄️ How magical is

❄️ Winter in the Woods ❄️

How magical is this wintry play tray by • @ourbookishplaydays?

A perfect sensory play setup to spark curiosity, creativity, and woodland exploration! 🐾

Why not try investigating woodland footprints this winter? 🌲❄️

@yellow_door_education @kcsearlyyears

#yellowdoorplay #yellowdooreducation #eyfsprovision #sensoryplaytray #sensoryplay #earlyyearsplayshare #tufftrayinspiration #tufftrayideas #messyplayanyway #winterplay

🌲 P I N E S O U P 🌲 We adore this simple a

🌲 P I N E S O U P 🌲

We adore this simple and calming play idea from @playroomonthehill! 💚

They write “Using a @barefoot_buddies_ tray, @yellow_door_education stones, tree cuttings, and water, the minis had so much fun squirting, stirring, and scooping. A quick setup for hours of happy, sensory-filled play!”

#inspiretheirearlyyears #learningthroughplay #homeeducation #homeschoolfun #yellowdooreducation #natureplay #shareyourplay

❄️ Little Explorers in Action! ❄️ How swe

❄️ Little Explorers in Action! ❄️

How sweet is this little one exploring the wonderful tray by • @wild_little_wonderers? A beautifully simple yet engaging setup, perfect for sparking curiosity and hands-on learning.

Featuring our @yellow_door_education Polar Footprints, it’s packed with opportunities to explore and learn whilst embracing the magic of winter! ❄️

#letthemplay #yellowdooreducation #winterplay #learningthroughplay #outdooractivities #earlyyears #tufftrayinspiration

How beautifully creative is this playdough invitat

How beautifully creative is this playdough invitation ❄️🐻‍❄️ by @howweplayed2day

They write “Ellie helped me make this scene. Her favourite part was colour mixing the dough for the sky!”

... scenery stones from @yellow_door_education (g i f t e d)

#yellowdooreducation #playdoughplay #playdough #winterplay #wintervibes

🌟 Exciting News from us behind the Yellow Door!

🌟 Exciting News from us behind the Yellow Door! 🌟

We’re thrilled to give you a sneak peek at our upcoming collection of resources, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning! Get ready to embark on exciting adventures with these innovative products, arriving soon:

✨ Sensory Play Stones - Fish
✨ Natural Sorting Stones - Nature Collection
✨ Roll Around - Wild Animals
✨ Roll Around - Farm Animals
✨ Play Stone Tower
✨ Play Shell
✨ Alphabet Stamping Stones
✨ Let’s Roll - Space
✨ Sensory Calming Trails
✨ Little People Like Me Families
✨ Nature-Inspired Loose Parts Collection

Each resource is carefully crafted to nurture imagination, spark sensory exploration, and support early years learning. Perfect for little hands, big ideas, and endless play possibilities!

Stay tuned as we roll closer to launching this exciting new collection!

📢 Follow us for updates and be the first to know when these amazing resources are available.

#comingsoon #sensoryplay #letsroll #yellowdooreducation #earlyyearslearning #creativeresource #sensoryresources

🐦🍃 Bring Nature to Life with Our Bird Sensor

🐦🍃 Bring Nature to Life with Our Bird Sensory Stones! 🐦🍃

This winter, inspire outdoor adventures and a love for nature with our stunning collection of realistic bird sensory stones! Perfect for observing and exploring the world of birds, these beautifully detailed stones are a must-have for the colder months.

🌿 Why They’re Perfect for Winter Play:
✨ Realistic, tactile details that spark curiosity and conversation.
✨ Sturdy bases make them ideal for imaginative storytelling and role-play.
✨ Durable enough to use in water, soil, mud, or play clay—rain or shine!
✨ Easy to clean after every activity.

Children can use a magnifier to examine their intricate markings, compare them to local birds, and even create cosy nests using natural materials. These versatile stones are perfect for building comparing, sorting, and sensory skills while observing nature’s beauty during the winter season.

#birdsensorystones #winterplay #outdoorlearning #sensoryplay #natureexploration #earlyyears #yellowdooreducation

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