Imagine having a single purchase that covers your outdoor learning programme for the entire year. One investment that gives you structured, Aistear-aligned, professionally designed outdoor nature activities for spring, summer, autumn and winter.
That is exactly what the Thrive book bundle four seasons Ireland by Gillian Powell M.Ed. offers. Available from Early Years Shop at EUR 50.00, this is the most comprehensive outdoor learning resource available for Irish creches and preschools, and it represents exceptional value for any setting committed to year-round quality outdoor education.
What Is the Thrive Book Bundle?
The Thrive Book Bundle is a set of four seasonal outdoor nature activity books authored by Gillian Powell M.Ed. Here is a quick overview:
- Thrive Spring: New life, blossom, seed planting, minibeasts, rain science
- Thrive Summer: Water science, garden investigation, insect study, outdoor art
- Thrive Autumn: Natural loose parts, leaf science, seed investigation, composting (currently sold out individually)
- Thrive Winter: Ice science, winter birds, bare tree investigation, mud kitchen
- Bundle price: EUR 50.00 compared to EUR 15.00 each individually, saving EUR 10.00 on the full set
- Suitable for children aged birth to 6 years, with activities adaptable across developmental stages
| Value Fact: The Thrive Bundle at EUR 50.00 works out at just EUR 12.50 per season of structured outdoor learning. Coverage: 4 books. 4 seasons. 52 weeks of outdoor learning inspiration for your Irish early years setting. Aistear Fact: Every Thrive activity is mapped to one or more of the four Aistear curriculum themes. |
Why a Year-Round Outdoor Learning Programme Matters
One of the most common criticisms of outdoor learning in Irish childcare is that it tends to happen in summer and disappear in winter. A setting that only prioritises outdoor time during the warmer months is missing a significant portion of the outdoor learning year.
A year-round programme communicates something important to children, families and inspectors:
- To children: Outdoor learning is not a treat, it is a core part of every week
- To families: Your setting is committed to evidence-based, quality education in all weathers
- To Tusla inspectors: Your outdoor programme is planned, resourced and intentional, not weather-dependent
- To your team: Outdoor learning has professional standing and is supported by published resources and clear rationale
- To your community: Your setting is a leader in quality that parents recommend to others
Season by Season: What the Thrive Bundle Gives You
Here is exactly what each season of the Thrive bundle delivers for your setting:
- Spring: Fresh energy, new life and peak biodiversity for nature investigation and life cycle learning
- Summer: Longest outdoor sessions, maximum sunshine hours, water science and garden growing
- Autumn: Greatest sensory richness of any season, natural loose parts in abundance, transformation science
- Winter: Unique science phenomena including ice, frost and condensation, resilience building and winter wildlife
- Together, these four books create a seamless, progressive annual programme that evolves with the seasons
| Order the complete Thrive Book Bundle for EUR 50.00 at earlyyearsshop.ie. Nationwide delivery available. Call 01 623 5908. |
sing the Thrive Bundle Alongside Other Early Years Shop Resources
The Thrive Bundle is even more powerful when paired with other resources from Early Years Shop:
- Insect Lore Butterfly Garden for Children at EUR 27.50: Complements Thrive Spring and Thrive Summer beautifully
- Insect Lore Giant Butterfly Garden at EUR 37.50: Ideal for larger groups during spring and summer
- Emerging Interest Library: Ready-made resources for following children's interests that emerge from Thrive activities
- EYRF Membership: Printable resources, activity templates and up to 15% discount on products across Early Years Shop
- Monthly newsletter template: Share your seasonal outdoor programme with families in a professional, consistent format
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Thrive Book Bundle?
The Thrive Book Bundle includes four seasonal outdoor nature activity books by Gillian Powell M.Ed.: Thrive Spring, Thrive Summer, Thrive Autumn and Thrive Winter. Each covers one season with hands-on, Aistear-aligned outdoor activities.
How much does the Thrive Book Bundle cost?
The bundle is EUR 50.00 at earlyyearsshop.ie, saving EUR 10.00 compared to buying all four books individually at EUR 15.00 each.
Is the Thrive Autumn book included?
Yes, Thrive Autumn is part of the bundle. It is currently sold out as an individual purchase. Contact 01 623 5908 or eys@canavanbyrne.ie to confirm bundle availability.
How do I order the Thrive Book Bundle?
Order at earlyyearsshop.ie with nationwide delivery across Ireland, Monday to Friday. Contact the team at 01 623 5908 or eys@canavanbyrne.ie for assistance.
Final Thoughts
The Thrive Book Bundle by Gillian Powell M.Ed. is the outdoor learning resource that Irish creches and preschools have been waiting for. It covers all four seasons, it is grounded in the Aistear framework, and it gives every room leader in your setting the confidence and the practical tools to deliver quality outdoor learning every week of the year.
At EUR 50.00 for the complete four-book set, it is one of the most cost-effective educational investments any Irish early years setting can make. Visit earlyyearsshop.ie today or call 01 623 5908.
| Order the Thrive Book Bundle for EUR 50.00 at earlyyearsshop.ie. All four seasons. One outstanding resource. Nationwide delivery across Ireland. |
Explore More From Early Years Shop
Browse these pages on earlyyearsshop.ie for more resources:
- Thrive Spring: earlyyearsshop.ie/product/thrive-spring-outdoor-nature-activities-by-gillian-powell/
- Thrive Summer: earlyyearsshop.ie/product/thrive-summer-outdoor-nature-activities-by-gillian-powell-m-ed/
- Thrive Winter: earlyyearsshop.ie/product/thrive-winter-outdoor-nature-activities-by-gillian-powell-m-ed-copy/
- Educational Products: earlyyearsshop.ie/product-category/eys-shop/educational-products/
