{"product_id":"august-2026-early-years-curriculum-box-heroes-and-helpers-diy-edition","title":"August 2026 Early Years Curriculum Box (Heroes and Helpers) – DIY Edition","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"16c7pnc\" data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"603\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHeroes \u0026amp; Helpers – August Curriculum Box (Printed DIY Edition)\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jaqsmk\" data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eA month of discovery, community and meaningful learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eWelcome to \u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eHeroes \u0026amp; Helpers\u003c\/strong\u003e – your August Early Years Curriculum Box, thoughtfully planned, beautifully printed, and delivered straight to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eThis month, children will explore the amazing people who help us every day. From firefighters, police officers and paramedics to dentists, vets, postal workers, librarians and lifeguards, children will discover how different people play an important role in keeping our communities safe, healthy, connected and cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eThrough hands-on investigations, creative experiences, role play, problem-solving and meaningful discussions, children will develop a deeper understanding of the world around them whilst building essential skills across all seven areas of the EYFS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qgx0gd\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eA Curriculum Built Around Real Life Experiences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eYoung children are naturally curious about the people they see helping others in their communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eHeroes \u0026amp; Helpers has been designed to help children:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e• develop an understanding of the world around them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e• learn about different jobs and roles within the community\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e• investigate how people help keep us safe and healthy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e• build communication and language skills through meaningful conversations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e• develop empathy, confidence and understanding of others\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e• explore, create, investigate and problem-solve through play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eAll through engaging, play-based experiences that children genuinely enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kbwize\" data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eWhy You'll Love The Heroes \u0026amp; Helpers DIY Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"st8e8u\" data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e✔️ Printed and Delivered to Your Door\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eNo printer stress and no last-minute preparation. 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