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
The Royal Wedding! More Finger Gym and Emergent Writing.
The Royal Wedding is happening on 19th May and Isabel is very very excited about it (they have been learning about it in school.) We have been doing some activities in the lead up to it and I suspect her interest will go up even further once we have seen the wedding on Saturday. As previously mentioned we … [Read more...] about The Royal Wedding! More Finger Gym and Emergent Writing.
Finger Gym Activities- what are they and how do they work?
I've decided to share finger gym activities today as they have been a big focus in our house for the last couple of weeks. Finger gym are games and activities that help children to develop their fine motor skills and exercises the muscles in the fingers and hands that are used when writing. The activities … [Read more...] about Finger Gym Activities- what are they and how do they work?
Maths on the Beach!
We are lucky enough to live very close to the beach and so when everyone is feeling well we like to go down and spend a couple of hours playing on the sand and with the stones. The game we played this week can easily be replicated with some pebbles or stones that you can find in your garden or out and … [Read more...] about Maths on the Beach!