25 practical Stretchy Movement Band activities for Early Years, supporting movement, listening, turn-taking, teamwork, communication and group play. This practical guide is designed for Early Years practitioners, nursery teams, childminders, Reception staff and anyone working with young children in group settings. It includes 25 simple activity ideas showing different ways to use a Stretchy Movement Band to support: movement and coordination listening and following instructions turn-taking and teamwork songs, rhythm and musical activities counting and simple maths communication and language calm and sensory activities group participation and inclusion The guide also includes practical advice on introducing the band, setting clear expectations, adapting activities for different ages and stages, and encouraging reluctant children to join in at their own pace. A simple 20-minute session plan is included, together with ideas that can be adapted for nursery, Reception, childminding and small-group Early Years settings. The activities are designed to be straightforward and practical, using the Stretchy Movement Band as an open-ended group resource rather than requiring lots of additional equipment. Suitable primarily for ages 3–5, with many activities easily adapted for ages 5–7. Ideal for practitioners looking for practical ideas to support EYFS physical development, communication and language, PSED, music, movement and collaborative play.

A practical Early Years activity guide with 25 simple ways to use stretchy lycra in nursery, Reception and group settings. The guide includes ideas for: music and rhythm movement and coordination sensory play communication and language counting and simple maths teamwork and turn-taking calm activities inclusion and adapting activities for different ages and stages It also includes practical guidance for introducing the lycra, EYFS links and a simple 20-minute session plan. Designed for Early Years practitioners, nursery teams, childminders, Reception staff and anyone looking for easy, open-ended activities that encourage children to move, communicate and join in together. 25 practical activities included.