May 2026 Early Years Curriculum Box (Marvellous Machines) – DIY Edition

Marvellous Machines – May Curriculum Box (Printed DIY Edition) A month of movement, mechanics and hands-on discovery Welcome to Marvellous Machines – your May Early Years Curriculum Box, thoughtfully planned, beautifully printed, and delivered straight to your door. May is a month full of movement. Wheels spinning. Engines whirring. Things being pushed, pulled, lifted and transported. Children are naturally fascinated by how things work. They watch diggers at building sites. They notice tractors in fields. They point out buses, cars and bikes as they pass by. They press buttons, turn handles and test what happens when they make something move. They don’t just see machines… they want to understand them. This month’s theme captures that curiosity, turning children’s interest in machines, transport and movement into meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Throughout the month, children will explore: • how things move and work • vehicles and transport in everyday life • pushing, pulling and lifting • building, constructing and problem solving • movement, direction and forces • real-life experiences they see around them every day All through play, exploration, creativity, investigation and conversation. Because when learning connects to what children are already curious about, it becomes powerful. And the best part is… you don’t have to print a thing. Why You’ll Love the Marvellous Machines DIY Box ✔️ Printed and Delivered to Your Door No printer ink. No last-minute late-night prep. Your curriculum guide and resources arrive beautifully printed and ready for you to prepare in your own way. ✔️ A Theme Children Are Instantly Drawn To Machines and transport are everywhere. Children see them. Hear them. Talk about them. Play with them. This box taps straight into that fascination, making learning feel exciting, relevant and meaningful across all seven areas of the EYFS. ✔️ A Full Month of Learning – Completely Planned Inside you’ll find 28 engaging activity ideas, with 4 activities for each EYFS area of learning, carefully designed for children aged 1–4 years. Each activity is thoughtfully differentiated for: • 0–18 months • 18 months–3 years • 3–4 years So mixed-age groups can explore the same theme in ways that feel appropriate, engaging and achievable. ✔️ Real Activities for Real Early Years Settings This box has been created with real practice in mind. That means: • no fluffy filler activities • no overly complicated setups • no unrealistic Pinterest crafts • no activities that sound great but don’t actually work Just practical, engaging experiences that children genuinely enjoy and practitioners can confidently deliver. What’s Inside? Your Fully Planned May Curriculum You’ll receive: ✔️ 28 detailed activity plans across all 7 EYFS areas ✔️ Differentiation for babies, toddlers and preschoolers ✔️ May fun days calendar with carefully chosen celebrations ✔️ 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 Helping you clearly demonstrate your curriculum intent without overcomplicating your planning. Printed Resources Included This month’s box includes a range of beautifully designed printed resources to support your activities and bring the theme to life. Resources support areas such as: ✔️ exploring how things work ✔️ developing language through real-life experiences ✔️ building early mathematical thinking through movement and problem solving ✔️ supporting communication and storytelling ✔️ encouraging investigation and curiosity ✔️ group games and shared learning experiences All resources arrive printed and uncut, allowing you to prepare them in a way that works best for your setting. Flexible. Practical. Manageable. Sensory, Outdoor & Craft Idea Banks Included Need extra inspiration for your provision? This box also includes three additional idea banks: ✔️ Sensory Play Ideas Bank ✔️ Outdoor Activity Ideas Bank ✔️ Craft Activity Ideas Bank Perfect for extending learning through your continuous provision in ways that still feel purposeful and linked to your theme. Learning at Home Letter Included Also included is a beautifully written Learning at Home Letter for families. This shares your curriculum theme with parents and offers simple, optional ideas they can try at home, helping children make connections between their learning and the world around them. A simple but powerful way to strengthen home–setting partnerships. 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, thought and energy goes into creating meaningful learning experiences. I also know how busy settings are. You want your provision to feel engaging, purposeful and exciting, but without spending hours planning everything from scratch. That’s exactly why these boxes exist. They’re designed to save you time, reduce pressure, and help you deliver high-quality learning experiences that children genuinely enjoy. Because the Early Years Matter The early years are where children begin to make sense of the world. They explore. They test ideas. They figure out how things work. When children are given opportunities to investigate, build, move and problem-solve, they develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning that lasts. The Marvellous Machines Curriculum Box captures that curiosity. Turning children’s natural interest in machines, movement and transport into rich, meaningful learning experiences. Ready to Bring Your Curriculum to Life? The Marvellous Machines – May Curriculum Box (Printed DIY Edition) is: ⚙️ thoughtfully planned 🚜 engaging and hands-on ⚙️ practical for busy settings 🚜 full of meaningful learning ⚙️ designed to spark curiosity and excitement Let May be the month your curriculum feels active, engaging and full of discovery. No printing. No overwhelm. Just purposeful learning ready to explore. Order now and let the learning begin. 🚜✨