Mark-making (as simple as it sounds- putting making marks on paper) is a fundamental starting stage in learning to write. So what do you do when a toddler won’t even hold a pencil crayon? This is a problem I faced two weeks ago and we went from a […]
These flash cards for learning ‘First Words’ are the best ones I have come across. What I liked about them was: – They are of very high quality, they don’t bend and crease and therefore can withstand being played with by a toddler! – They are sensory- they’ve […]
The bank holiday weekend is in full swing: Here’s eleven activities that, minus a bit of petrol and or ice cream money…should be pretty much free. Park– don’t under estimate the local play park! Not only are they free but there’s always the added bonus that they may […]
I’ve absolutely loved using this magazine with children this week. It’s fun, packed full of activities and dinosaur toys (and don’t tell the kids but it’s secretly very educational!) What did I like about it? Children can practice their fine motor skills by colouring pages, drawing dinosaurs, sticking […]
This is a truly genius idea, a book that you can literally climb into! It’s a short story book written by Amy Johnson about a train journey, with eye catching illustrations by Simon Abbott. But, it’s not your ‘run of the mill’ train book! Not only does it […]
It is imperative that children learn to write in a fun and stimulating way that encourages a lifelong love for the written word. Capturing their interest in mark-making and identifying letters from the alphabet are important indicators in choosing the correct time to help children on their journey […]
Over the weekend my family and I listened to this children’s CD by Barafundle. I’m a big fan of personalised CDs that include your child’s name in the story/songs as children find this very exciting! And under a certain age, they truly believe the songs are just being […]
These flash cards for learning ‘First Words’ are the best ones I have come across. My stars: – They are of very high quality, they don’t bend and crease and therefore can withstand being played with by a toddler! – They are sensory- they’ve got ‘touch and feel’ […]
Learning the alphabet is a vital stage in learning to read and write. It is therefore imperative that it is learnt in an engaging and fun way. That’s why I enjoyed using this wooden alphabet puzzle to help teach children the alphabet. My stars: It’s colourful, chunky and […]
This construction kit for budding, pre-school engineers is absolutely brilliant. It contains screws, bolts, pieces of wood (with pre-cut holes) a spanner, hammer and screwdriver. Everything a child needs to make their very own chair. Or use their imagination and make whatever sparks their interest. My stars: There’s […]
