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Early Years Content creator collaboration - paid opportunity
Do you take great photos (and videos), work with early years children and have a passion for the outdoors? If so, you’re exactly what Early Years Outdoor is looking for!
Previously, I’ve had brand reps and offered a free membership in exchange for content, but I know how precious your time and effort is and so I’d like to pay fairly for your work.
I will be taking on 2-3 content creators for a period of one month. New content creators will be taken on each month throughout the year. Within the month, I would like you to use my resources (free membership will be given if you’re not already a member), take quality photos of the setup/area, create videos of them in use (you do not need children in the videos/photos) and potentially edit reels if you feel confident doing so. There is also the opportunity to write a blog post for my website, should you wish. Also paid.
You will be paid at the end of the monthly period and I will discuss this upfront with chosen creators, working out what you can commit to.
To apply, let me know in the comments why you think you’d be good for the role.
So that I can get a feel of the style and content you create, I’d love you to tag me in a post - in the comments and tagged when posting. Ideally use one of my resources and showcase your photography/reel skills that I can look at (but this isn’t a condition as I can look at your page from the comment).
You do not need a big following, all I do ask is that your profile is set to public. If you are a brand rep for another educational resource company, I ask that you do not apply.
I can’t wait to work with some of you 💕🍃
Applications close Sunday 15th of February. Open to accounts worldwide.
#earlyyearsoutdoor #outdoorlearning #eyfs #earlyyears
Feb 7
•NATURE PANCAKE FACES•
This is a fun twist for Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday!
The nature pancakes faces are included in the downloadable resource, with blank ones too to decorate with nature or loose parts.
Would you try this?
Members, this resource is included in your membership (as are all resources on the website) or you can download as an individual resource if you don’t want to join. Comment ‘pancake faces’ if you’d like the link sending over.
#earlyyearsideas #outdoorlearning #natureplay #tufftray #eyfs
Feb 7
I’ve had such a lovely day at the @hope_earlyyears product showcase. The team set up loads of their products (some are sneak peeks) and showed us their new ranges. I’ve been blown away by how amazing everything was.
Thank you for the best day!
They have kindly shared a discount code that gives a fabulous 20% off (which lasts until the 28th February): EYO20
I’m going to buy a few things I saw with it too! Let me know if you want to see anything closer as I took many photos.
#hopeeybrandrep #outdoorlearning #outdoorresources #classroomideas #earlyyears
Feb 6
Some still photos of the posts I have shared recently. I’m always asked for close ups, so I’ve popped them in a post for you.
The new resources have been super popular. Thank you for all of the downloads of each one. We really do enjoy making them for you! Have you seen what is new on my website recently? Many are added daily so do keep checking on there 💕
Hi to my new members this week! I hope you’re enjoying having access to every resource 🍃🫶🏽 If you’d like to join the Early Years Outdoor membership to gain unlimited access to it all (including the outdoor area planning) comment MEMBER and I’ll send the information over. You can also find out more at the top of my homepage 🌿
#earlyyearsoutdoor #outdoorlearning #eyfs #teachingresources #forestschool
Feb 5
💐Design a bunch of flowers 💐
A sweet activity to celebrate Valentine’s Day, a love theme, Mother’s Day, birthdays or just to say thank you!
Use the flowers in the download or a wilted/reduced bunch to decorate the flower wrapping!
Children could give them as gifts to loved ones!
Members, the resource is included in your membership or if you don’t want to join, it’s available as a one off download on the website 🌷🌼🪻Comment ‘bunch of flowers’ if you want the link sending over 🌹
#tufftrayideas #earlyyears #eyfs #outdoorlearning #teachingresources
Feb 4
💕LOVE MUD KITCHEN💕
I’ve had loads of requests for love/Valentine’s themed mud kitchen recipes, they’re already on the website along with activities, potions and more ✨ Comment ‘recipes’ and I’ll send the link over if you can’t see them.
The giant utensils in the mud kitchen are great for keeping our bodies active in the cold weather. They’re from @hope_earlyyears (discount and link is in my bio).
#mudkitchen #outdoorlearning #eyfs #earlyyears #playoutdoors
Feb 3
•Make a flower holder•
This activity is brilliant for strengthening children’s hand muscles and working on their fine motor skills.
It’s a lovely idea for a Valentine’s craft or to give for Mother’s Day! You can download the templates and signs from my website 💕 Comment ‘flower holders’ if you need the link sending over.
Use wilted bunches of flowers or ask for donations when others have finished with theirs. I also like to look in the reduced section of the supermarket and put them to use 🌸🌼
I have plenty of love/Valentine’s resources such as activities, mud kitchen recipes, potions etc… on the website if you need any in February ❤️
#naturecraft #kidsnaturecrafts #outdoorlearning #teachingresources #earlyyearsoutdoors
Feb 2
•CHINESE ZODIAC ANIMAL FOREST YOGA•
Movement, mindfulness, and a little bit of magic
This playful yoga idea brings the Chinese zodiac animals to life through imaginative poses that help children:
🌿build strength and coordination
🌳 improve focus and emotional regulation
🍃 connect with nature
🌱 boost confidence through movement
Perfect for celebrating Lunar/Chinese New Year - discuss the animals of the Zodiac and bring the story to life.
The sheet is included in the Lunar/Chinese New Year activity set. Comment ‘New year’ and I’ll send the link to it on my website, or search for it from the homepage.
#outdoorlearning #earlyyearsoutdoors #earlyyears #forestschool #earlyyearsoutdoormembership
Feb 1
