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Valentines Activities for your Tiny Treasures
If you are looking for some activities this Valentines to show your little one how much you care, here are a few suggestions to get you started!
Yvonne, Diane and Gill
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! With Burns Day fast approaching here are a few Scottish activities to keep you and your little ones ‘Learning through Scotland’.
Sensory Calming Ideas for the Early Years
Getting to know and understand your family’s sensory needs and preferences can help you to identify calming activities that can provide sensory input and security: reducing anxiety and distressed behaviours.
If you or your child is in need of some ‘Head Space’ check out our Sensory Calming Ideas, Create Calm Environments, Listen to calming sounds and try some Yoga stretches.
Using music and rhymes to support early learning at home
Check out some Early Learning tips to support your child to get the most from everyday music and rhymes at home. Early Years Music Ideas
If you would like you to take part in music sessions socially – The National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCOS) are currently offering ‘Mini Music Makers’ Sessions on Zoom. A four week block of music sessions cost £10. If this is something you might be interested in but financially this is challenging time, take a look at their Website booking options to explore financial support available. https://www.nycos.co.uk/choirs/mini-music-makers-online/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzeOSoKy-6QIVOYBQBh3wnAq4EAAYASAAEgLJGfD_BwE
If joining an online group is not for you at this time and you would rather take things at your child’s pace: Gordon, Beatlie School’s Music Teacher, has posted a large number of music sessions and activities that can be accessed at Beatlie’s blog and enjoyed at home: https://beatlieschool.westlothian.org.uk/article/16406/School-Blog
If you have not yet had the opportunity the explore Beatlie Schools Blog – It is well worth taking a look at both the blog and website which has a wealth of useful information for families who care for a child with a disability, additional support need or developmental delay: https://beatlieschool.westlothian.org.uk