We’ve all been shopping online for the last couple of months, so maybe you’ve got some empty cardboard boxes waiting to be recycled.  Why not get creative with your child and find some imaginative ways to incorporate them into their … Continue reading →

I know you all have a beautiful Sunshine Smiles and as  it’s National Smile Month, I thought we could cheer up everyone and encourage them to smile too by singing our smile song.  The words are here to remind you….join … Continue reading →

Do you remember when we read the story Lucy’s Blue Day in the ECC ? Well here’s a new story about how Lucy is feeling about having to stay home with her family during lockdown.      

Routines are important for keeping us healthy and safe. Look at the pictures and see if you can guess which routines I am following and practice doing them each day. Can you guess what I’m doing, then be creative and … Continue reading →

Ice cube trays or muffin tins are a great resource to help promote your child’s maths and numeracy skills.  Early sorting skills can be promoted using a variety of items you have around the house including counters, beads or buttons. … Continue reading →

As today marks the start of National Smile Month, I thought you could help grown ups make a healthy snack. See photos and instructions below. 1.Always wash hands and any fruit or Vegetables you use before starting. 2.Have a look … Continue reading →

Being able to listen and pay attention are important skills that children need so that they can communicate positively with others.  Making and playing with diy telephones is a good way  for children to practise these skills.  Yoghurt pots or … Continue reading →

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*Find a cuboid shape box like the one  in my picture. *Cover your cuboid with old wrapping paper turned plain side out. *Mark spots on to make a dice. Roll your dice *Count the spots Count out same number of … Continue reading →