We have been having a lot of fun over the last week, either staying at home or out and about. I wanted to put together some of the maths activities we have been doing that focus on problem solving. Isabel is really keen to count and is interested in numbers, but problem solving is a great way to get her … [Read more...] about Problem Solving Maths Activities during the summer holidays
Summer Holidays Reading- Fun reading activities to keep children interested and motivated to read
This week we are focusing on reading. We have had lots of fun with books and some phonics games to keep Isabel interested in reading and also motivated to read. The summer holidays can be long and as children do not get any school reading books for the summer, it can be a long time without having to read. … [Read more...] about Summer Holidays Reading- Fun reading activities to keep children interested and motivated to read
Summer holiday support – fun ideas for writing
The long summer holidays are here and while the children are looking forward to their well deserved rest I know that many of us parents are wondering how we are going to fill all those days. As a teacher I know that the long summer holidays are needed for the children to rest and recuperate, however it is … [Read more...] about Summer holiday support – fun ideas for writing
Learning the days of the week – Early foundations for telling the time
The last couple of weeks have been all about the days of the week. It started with Megan randomly saying the day such as "is it Wednesday? Is it nursery day?" She then started singing a days of the week song which they had been learning at nursery. A few days later we went to messy play for the first time … [Read more...] about Learning the days of the week – Early foundations for telling the time
Starting School – Top tips for getting your child ready for their first day at school
I decided to write this blog as there is very little information available to parents about starting school and the best ways to support them through this time. I am able to write from the viewpoint of a Reception teacher as well as a mum who went through the process last year. Isabel was starting school … [Read more...] about Starting School – Top tips for getting your child ready for their first day at school
Recognising your name-great play ideas for pre-schoolers
I haven't written a blog for a little while, we have been struck down with a sickness bug that has slowly worked it's way around us. Nick and Charlie seem to have escaped this round so hopefully we are all back to normal for now. Its always a bit worrying when we have an illness in the house as we have to … [Read more...] about Recognising your name-great play ideas for pre-schoolers