Examples of projects

Here are 12 examples of real projects in early years settings taken from the Inspiring Creativity and Imagination resource.

Each example gives you ideas which you can use in any type of setting, and with any age group. Click on the titles to download the examples as .pdf documents.

1. A Tactile Space for Babies

A creative space for the very young.

Child with wicker ball

2. Transformations

Children changing their space.

Child on mirror

3. Bringing the Outside In

An inspiring space using things from outdoors.

Child painting

4. The Doll's House Project

Making a 'small world' space.

Child measuring

5. The Open Story Book

Spaces inspired by stories.

Child with dad

6. The Classroom Outside

A wilderness space.

Children weaving

7. Paper Trail

Transforming a space with paper.

Child wrapped in paper

8. Lights, Shadows, Mirrors

Making the space look different.

Child making things

9. The Queen's Knickers

A giant character as a creative space.

Child with OHP

10. The Disco

A space for movement.

Child dancing

11. Under the Sea

A space for role-play.

Under the sea

12. Winter Wonderland

A space that can be packed away.

Winter fun