Perfect for EYFS outdoor provision, these engaging lanyards support children as they explore the changing season, spot signs of spring, and build confidence through hands-on discovery.

🌼 What’s included

• Durable, child-friendly lanyards
• Spring-themed explorer cards (e.g. flowers, insects, weather, wildlife)
• Easy-to-read visuals ideal for non-readers
• Wipe-clean or laminated finish for repeated use

🌱 Why you’ll love them

Our lanyards are more than just accessories—they’re a learning tool that helps children:

• Develop observation and language skills
• Build confidence and independence
• Engage in child-led exploration
• Connect with nature in a meaningful way

🐞 Perfect for:

• Nurseries & preschools
• Reception classes (EYFS)
• Forest school sessions
• Home learning & outdoor play

Whether hung on outdoor stations or placed in a basket for children to choose from, these lanyards invite children to lead their own spring adventures.

🌸 EYFS Spring Activities: Inspiring Outdoor Learning Through Exploration

Spring is one of the most exciting times in early years education. As the weather warms and nature comes back to life, it creates the perfect opportunity for rich, hands-on learning experiences outdoors.

If you’re looking to enhance your EYFS spring provision, nature-based activities like exploration, scavenger hunts, and observation play a key role in supporting development across all areas of learning.

🌱 Why spring is ideal for EYFS learning

Spring naturally supports the Characteristics of Effective Learning:

• Playing and exploring – children investigate the natural world
• Active learning – they stay engaged through real experiences
• Creating and thinking critically – they make connections and ask questions

From spotting daffodils to watching insects, every moment outdoors becomes a learning opportunity.

🐛 Easy EYFS spring activity ideas

🌼 Nature scavenger hunts

Use tools like our Spring Nature Explorers Lanyards to guide children in finding:

• Blossoms and flowers
• Bugs and mini beasts
• Signs of new life
• Changes in weather

🌿 Outdoor investigation stations

Set up simple areas where children can:

• Examine leaves and petals
• Use magnifying glasses
• Sort natural objects

🐞 Mini beast spotting

Encourage children to look closely at:

• Ladybirds
• Worms
• Ants
• Bees

This supports early science skills and curiosity.

🎯 How lanyards support independent learning

Lanyards are a simple but powerful addition to your provision:

• Children can choose their own focus
• Visual prompts support early communication
• They promote independence and decision-making
• Easy for practitioners to incorporate into continuous provision

🌸 Supporting EYFS areas of learning

These activities link directly to:

• Understanding the World – exploring nature and seasons
• Communication & Language – describing what they see
• Physical Development – moving and exploring outdoors
• Personal, Social & Emotional Development – building confidence

🌼 Bring spring learning to life

By combining open-ended outdoor play with simple resources like our Spring Nature Explorers Lanyards, you create an environment where children can:

• Follow their interests
• Learn through real experiences
• Develop a lifelong love of nature

What are good EYFS spring activities?
Outdoor exploration, nature hunts, planting, and observing seasonal changes are all ideal.

How do you encourage outdoor learning in spring?
Provide simple prompts, open-ended resources, and opportunities for child-led exploration.

What are signs of spring for EYFS children?
Flowers blooming, insects appearing, warmer weather, and longer days.