Katie Taylor

The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting. Borrow from nature, get your hands dirty and let Mother Earth be your trusty teaching companion! 50 Fantastic Ideas for Mud Kitchens makes the most of every season, providing buckets of muddy fun all year round. Packed with time- and money-saving activities, this book is designed to guide and inspire creativity in Early Years settings. Each idea encourages children to explore, adapt, and build on their interests – deepening their learning through play. From magical potion stations and acorn mud pies to frozen snow cakes and sandy pancakes, there is plenty on offer to support the development of fine and gross motor skills, early maths and literacy, communication, expressive arts and design skills and understanding of the world. No mud? No problem! This fantastic book explores a range of materials that can also be used in a mud kitchen, such as sand, ice, water and so much more.

Your guide to thriving in midlife.Move yourself to the top of the to-do list with Midlife Matters, your ultimate companion to navigating everything this exciting and complicated chapter has to offer. Movement leader, and founder of the award-winning platform The Latte Lounge, Katie Taylor brings together renowned experts to inform and empower you through every step of your midlife journey. With advice from leading doctors, psychologists, dermatologists, dieticians, athletes, lawyers and more, this midlife manual will help you to make your next chapter the best one yet.Discover what it takes to:Boost your health, addressing menopausal symptoms like brain fog to heart health, skincare, and musculoskeletal strengthImprove self-care through diet, fitness, sleep, and calmNavigate pivot points in relationships, friendships, and familyMaster midlife finances and work life Open yourself up to a world of new possibilities