Description
Support your EYFS curriculum with the Exploring Nature Resource Collection 2–3yrs, a carefully selected set of durable, sensory-rich resources designed specifically to engage young learners in outdoor exploration and discovery. Developed by Early Excellence specialists, this ready-made collection nurtures curiosity and creates a foundation of skills in young learners through hands-on interactions with nature.
Featuring a range of easy-to-hold magnifying tools and open-ended investigation resources, this collection invites children to explore the natural world at their own pace. The ready-made collection encourages sensory engagement, close observation and early communication, supporting children’s understanding of living things, textures, and natural experiences.
Young learners can use the hard-wearing trugs to collect and transport natural materials such as leaves, twigs, flowers and conkers. Alternatively, fill the containers with sand and hide ‘treasures’ like Smooth shells and Mixed rocks for children to discover and explore using magnifying containers and chunky-handled magnifiers, supporting filling, pouring and close observation.
Carefully designed for year-round outdoor use, the collection supports children in creating a rich, accessible learning environment that encourages independent exploration, social interaction and early scientific enquiry. The open-ended nature of the resources ensures flexible use, adaptable to individual interests and emerging developmental needs.
Explore the full range of Exploring Nature resources including the core Exploring Nature Resource Collection 3–7yrs, designed to continue supporting children’s curiosity through more structured scientific exploration. The Early Excellence Exploring Nature resources will enrich your EYFS outdoor classroom, inspiring confident, inquisitive learners ready to engage with the world around them.
Learning opportunities 2-3 years
- Investigating the natural world through exploration and close observation
- Showing curiosity by asking questions and responding to new experiences
- Using senses to explore living things and their environment
- Experimenting with natural materials through sensory experiences and movement
This Exploring Nature 2-3 years Collection includes:
- 2 Small Carry & Discover Magnification Containers, W13cm x D13cm x H8cm
- 2 Medium Carry & Discover Magnification Containers, W13cm x D13cm x H13cm
- 4 Wooden Magnifier, L8cm x W10cm
- 4 Easy Hold Magnifier, 8.5cm x 12cm x 2cm
- 2 Green Trug, Mini Shallow 5L
- 2 Green Trug, Small 14L
- Suitable for age 2 and over
Storage Solution
Keep your provision organised and accessible with the Exploring Nature Storage Collection 2-3yrs designed to perfectly house this collection and support easy self-selection in busy early years environments.
Safety Information
For use with children 2-3yrs, only with appropriate adult supervision.
For full safety information, please see Product Care & Safety Guidance Leaflet.
Variations
Many of our resources are produced in a variety of colours and styles and may vary slightly from those shown, however we guarantee that you will always receive the same quality and value.
Secondary images used for representation purposes only.
