We reached the end of the life cycle for 3 of our babies.  How amazing are they? Do you remember the different stages we have witnessed?

Bookbug is 10 years old this week.  Here is a link to this weeks Bookbug session, you can join in with the songs, story and rhymes.  Remember all the ways you have been making rhythms this week, can you use … Continue reading →

Join in with Bookbugs birthday song and watch out for Bookbug birthday party soon!  

Hi everyone it’s Friday! Here is a fun snack activity you can try at home! Maybe you can chat to someone that lives in your house about your creation. I would love to know what creations you can make with foods … Continue reading →

Help your child learn to concentrate Your child being able to concentrate in 10–15 minute bursts will really help their teacher. Here are some ways to practise: Enjoy extended play together. Building kits like Lego are great for encouraging your … Continue reading →

Hi everyone, all week I have been posting different activities using patterns, hope you are enjoying them. Today I wonder if you can draw a pattern, you can draw any pattern you wish, let’s get creative. Here are a couple … Continue reading →

Hide and Seek While outdoor today lets play hide and seek. Count to 10 or 20 and let your family hide. Once you have counted go and find them. Why not set a timer and get someone to hide lots … Continue reading →

Balloon fun Can you throw/catch/keep it in the air? Bean bag/soft flat toy/sponge Can you walk without dropping it off your head? Challenge – Can you walk through an obstacle course, e.g cones/boxes/paper cups/skittles? Paper islands (paper sheets spaced out … Continue reading →

Potato and spoon Start walking slowly building up to a quicker speed. Change hand! Walking on a line  Use chalk/tape to make a straight line Extension – add other shapes/put a bean bag/flat soft toy on head for more of … Continue reading →

Make a start on early literacy and numeracy skills Your child is not expected to have amazing literacy or numeracy skills at this age – that’s what school is for! However, there are some ways you can get your child … Continue reading →