Nursery World - Nursery Equipment: Resources

With so many toys and resources available for children under three, Mary Evans suggests what to look out for when buying equipment.

Buying resources for the under-threes can be a daunting task. With so many products on the market, it can be difficult to stick to a budget. Experienced early years practitioners advise that the best approach is to invest in some high-quality items and then bulk out your provision with cheaper buys, natural materials including stones and shells, and recycled items such as cardboard tubes and cartons.

The under-threes age group covers a broad range of development and Julie Brierley, proprietor of Harlequin Nursery, Scarborough, recommends splitting it into two groups: 0-18 months and 18 months+.

'For young children the sensory experience is key, so look at the textures and colours and the sound something makes when it is banged or shaken. You are looking for as many experiences as possible,' she says.

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