September 2025

World Heart Day provided an opportunity to engage children in meaningful, playful activities that promote awareness of keeping our hearts and bodies healthy.

Through these activities, children not only learned about the importance of a healthy heart but also developed core skills across the EYFS. The focus on movement, food exploration, and social interaction ensured learning was embedded in a fun, memorable way, supporting school readiness and lifelong wellbeing.

Here are some learning objectives and benefits from our activities. For example:

• Encourages regular physical activity, building stamina and muscle strength
• Promotes healthy eating habits, introducing children to nutritious food choices
• Develops early awareness of self-care, helping children understand how to look after their bodies
• Builds coordination and gross motor skills through dancing, skipping, and active play
• Supports emotional wellbeing, as movement and relaxation help children to feel calm and positive
• Encourages social skills and teamwork, as children participate in group activities, sharing and games
• Lays foundations for lifelong healthy choices, embedding positive routines through enjoyable experiences