June 2026 Early Years Curriculum Box (The Great Outdoors) – DIY Edition

The Great Outdoors – June Curriculum Box (Printed DIY Edition) A month of exploration, discovery and real-world learning Welcome to The Great Outdoors – your June Early Years Curriculum Box, thoughtfully planned, beautifully printed, and delivered straight to your door. June invites us outside. Into fresh air. Into open space. Into a world full of things to notice, explore and experience. Children don’t need to be told to go outside… they are naturally drawn to it. They crouch down to look at bugs. They collect sticks and leaves. They dig, pour, carry, climb and build. They notice sounds, textures and movement all around them. They don’t just play outdoors… they learn there. This month’s theme captures that natural curiosity, turning everyday outdoor moments into meaningful, purposeful learning experiences. A Curriculum Built from Real Exploration The Great Outdoors is not about complicated setups or picture-perfect activities. It’s about: • investigating the natural world • exploring real materials • building, digging, carrying and creating • developing confidence through movement and challenge • working together and building relationships • making sense of the world through hands-on experiences All through play that feels natural, engaging and deeply meaningful. Because when learning happens through real experiences… it sticks. Why You’ll Love The Great Outdoors DIY Box ✔️ Printed and Delivered to Your Door No printer stress. No rushing to prepare resources the night before. Everything arrives ready for you to use in a way that works for your setting. ✔️ A Theme That Works for Every Child The outdoors is for everyone. Whether you’re caring for babies, toddlers or preschoolers, this theme meets children exactly where they are. It’s open-ended. Flexible. And naturally engaging for all ages. ✔️ A Full Month of Learning – Completely Planned Inside you’ll find 28 carefully designed activity ideas, with 4 activities for each EYFS area of learning, all tailored for children aged 1–4 years. Every activity is differentiated for: • 0–18 months • 18 months–3 years • 3–4 years So your whole group can explore together in ways that feel appropriate, achievable and enjoyable. ✔️ Real Activities for Real Early Years Settings This box has been created with real practice in mind. That means: • no fluffy filler • no overly complicated setups • no unrealistic crafts • no activities that sound good on paper but fall flat in real life Just practical, engaging experiences that children genuinely enjoy and practitioners can confidently deliver. What’s Inside? Your Fully Planned June Curriculum You’ll receive: ✔️ 28 detailed activity plans across all 7 EYFS areas ✔️ Differentiation for babies, toddlers and preschoolers ✔️ June fun days calendar (carefully selected for young children) ✔️ Fiction and non-fiction book list linked to the theme ✔️ Weekly planning templates and reflection pages Every activity includes: • clear setup guidance • teaching tips • open-ended questions • key vocabulary • learning opportunities Giving you everything you need to deliver a strong, clear curriculum without overcomplicating your planning. Printed Resources Included This month’s resources are designed to enhance real play and exploration, not replace it. They support areas such as: ✔️ storytelling and early literacy through real experiences ✔️ communication through play and interaction ✔️ physical development using natural movement and materials ✔️ problem-solving and early maths through exploration ✔️ cooperation, teamwork and social development ✔️ investigation and curiosity about the world All resources arrive printed and uncut, giving you the flexibility to prepare them in a way that suits your setting. Sensory, Outdoor & Craft Idea Banks Included To support your continuous provision, this box also includes: ✔️ Sensory Play Ideas Bank ✔️ Outdoor Activity Ideas Bank ✔️ Craft Activity Ideas Bank These are designed to extend learning naturally, without adding extra workload or overwhelm. Learning at Home Letter Included Also included is a beautifully written Learning at Home Letter for families. This shares your theme and offers simple, realistic ideas that parents can try at home, helping children make meaningful connections between their learning and everyday life. A simple but powerful way to strengthen your home–setting partnership. Created by Someone Who Truly Understands Early Years Hi, I’m Becca – The Childcare Fairy. As a qualified teacher and early years provider, I understand how much time, energy and thought goes into creating meaningful learning experiences. I also know how busy settings are. You want your provision to feel exciting, purposeful and engaging… without spending hours planning everything from scratch. That’s exactly why these boxes exist. They’re here to save you time, reduce pressure, and help you deliver learning experiences that truly work. Because the Outdoors Changes Everything The outdoor environment offers something different. More space. More freedom. More opportunity to explore, test and discover. Children move differently. Think differently. Engage differently. They climb, dig, carry, build, notice, listen, and investigate. And through all of this… they learn. The Great Outdoors Curriculum Box helps you harness that potential, turning everyday outdoor play into rich, meaningful learning experiences across all areas of the EYFS. Ready to Take Your Learning Outside? The Great Outdoors – June Curriculum Box (Printed DIY Edition) is: 🌿 thoughtfully planned 🌱 rooted in real experiences 🌿 practical for busy settings 🌱 engaging and hands-on 🌿 full of meaningful learning Let June be the month your curriculum feels calm, connected and full of discovery. No overwhelm. No guesswork. Just purposeful learning… ready to explore. Order now and bring your curriculum to life outdoors. 🌿✨