This exciting topic-based series offers early years practitioners collections of activities based on familiar themes. The activities can be easily implemented and readily incorporated into curriculum planning through links made to the Foundation Stage curriculum.

Each book includes:

• activities that can be used on their own or as part of a themed program
• ideas for enjoying an all round curriculum approach
• guidance on expanding existing ideas and resources
• linked ideas to be carried out at home.

Ourselves looks at families...

Bears takes a look at these ever popular toys through a range of hands-on activities and creativity. Children will:

• develop self expression and creativity through familiar bear stories and rhymes
• build on mathematical concepts such as counting and size
• extend their knowledge and understanding of a range of scientific principles.

This book is part of the Exploring Play series which are exciting topic-based books that present a range of unusual themes, together with new ideas for timeless favourites.