Early Years Resources

We are seeking to provide resources that will enrich both the Early Years practitioner and their work.

We are beginning to gather together materials that reflect best practice in the UK and beyond. To support our work with training and inspiring Christians in Early Years, please consider joining us as a partner. For more info drop us an email.

To submit material that you would like us to consider adding to our resources please email to info@loveearlyyears.com

Firm Foundations: Rooting a Child’s Early Years in Love and Faith

Firm Foundations BookDiscover the impact of Christian spirituality on the youngest hearts and minds in Firm Foundations.

“A must read for faith based early years practitioners. It’s a really helpful and easy read, full of gold nuggets… it will encourage, inspire and refresh your perspective on your early years ministry.” Steph Openshaw, children’s author

This insightful guide explores how early years are a fertile ground for spiritual growth, offering practical advice for parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Through engaging stories, thoughtful reflections, and hands-on activities, this book illuminates the natural spirituality of children and provides tools to foster their spiritual development.

Perfect for parents, teachers, and spiritual leaders alike.

“Love it – I’m going to recommmed it to our church kids leaders and parents and also a must read for new wine leaders I work with too!” Samantha Smith, author of Seeing your Child God’s Way

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Useful Websites:

  • Truth Be Told – An intergenerational storytelling charity, equipping you with everything you need to tell partable-style stories, making it easy for all ages, cultures and abilities to belong together.
  • 1277 – 1277 exists to support parent and toddler groups run by churches, as they seek to provide a supportive, safe and fun environment that is welcoming to all, and which demonstrates God’s love at the heart of their communities.
  • Easter Resources – Nearly Time: An Easter Rhyme and accompanying resources.
  • Salvationist Resources for Early Years – Get OWT!; Jump in!; Dance Fit Tots; Faith at Home.

Equality and Diversity Resources:

Outdoor Play Ideas:

Early Days Magazine Articles

Themes:

General:

Creativity:

Storying:

Supporting Two-year-olds:

Professional Love:

The Importance of the Environment:

Music Matters:

Taking a Risk:

Coping with Assessment:

Connecting with Parents:

Our Values:

Number and Shape:

Let’s Play:

Faith:

Early Days Magazine

Members of Love Early Years can access the Early Days Magazine online by clicking here.

Audit & Quality Improvement Tools

Aims, Values and Principles:

  • What drives your setting forward?
  • Do you have a shared vision and values?
  • Gather information and find out where the gaps are.
  • Create your own action plan to support improvements.

Book Area Audit

Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional well-being audit (SSTEW) – an introduction

Advice

We hope the following advice documents will be useful for you.

Celebrating Diversity – Community Playthings

Birth to 5 Matters – an interview with Tamsin Grimmer

Ideas Bank

Ideas for activities and opportunities:

Other help:

Coronavirus Resources

See Also: