Rainy Mark Making - Invitation to Play
Invitation to Play Pack
This Invitation to Play Pack has been thoughtfully designed to support meaningful, child-led learning through simple, engaging experiences that can be used again and again within your setting.
Rooted in real practice, each invitation moves beyond ‘activities’ and instead focuses on what children are noticing, exploring and learning in the moment - supporting you to feel confident in both your provision and your pedagogy.
Created by an experienced and practising childminder, EYFS teacher and SENCO, this pack reflects the realities of small settings, mixed ages, and inclusive practice.
What’s Included:
• A clear, easy-to-follow invitation set-up guide
• Thoughtful planning support to help you understand the “why” behind the play
• Differentiation and progression from babies through to Reception
• Built-in inclusive adaptations (sensory, communication, mobility and more)
• Practical EYFS links using clear, Ofsted-aligned language
• A set of flashcards designed for real environments - supporting language, interaction and sustained shared thinking
Why It Works:
This isn’t about creating perfect setups or constantly changing your provision.
It’s about:
Slowing down
Revisiting experiences
Building deeper learning over time
Supporting every child to access and succeed
Each invitation is designed to be flexible, repeatable and responsive, allowing you to adapt it to your children, your space, and your daily rhythm.
Designed for You:
Whether you’re a childminder, small setting or home educator, this pack is created to feel manageable, realistic and genuinely useful - not overwhelming.
Because in early years, it’s not about doing more…it’s about doing what matters, well.
This invitation forms part of a wider monthly curriculum framework from The Early Years Edit.
Each piece is designed to stand alone, but also to connect into a carefully considered curriculum that supports progression, revisiting and deeper learning over time.
Format:
Digital download – access instantly after purchase.
(Please check your junk folder if it doesn’t arrive straight away.)
