A TEACHER at Gurnard Primary School has created an activity page on social media for parents and children during lockdown.

Emma Eaglen came up with the idea during maternity leave, and felt lockdown would be an ideal time to implement it via social media.

She said: "I was feeling a little helpless at home, so I decided to set up an Instagram page with activities for parents to do at home.

"It is called Early Years at Home, and the idea is the activities are fairly easy to set up and include resources that you might already have at home.

"The page began when I thought I’d share what I’ve been doing with my little ones in case any other parents might find it useful, and I'm pleased to see others enjoying the content."

The account has already accumulated more than 1,600 followers with its easily accessible and educational content.

Early Years at Home can be followed by anyone with an Instagram account.