We had a great day at the Childcare Expo in London on Saturday 5th March. Sue Heron, Programme Co-ordinator Tatty Bumpkin gave a brilliant workshop about Multi–Sensory Yoga Inspired Activities. We learnt how Yoga-inspired activities for children not only develop physical skills they also support concentration, self-regulation and pre-writing skills. We also explored how the…
This book gives a great explanation of what Sensory Play is all about, plus more than 40 recipes for playdoughs, finger paints, slimes, gloops, etc. that you can make yourself at home (or in playgroup) using things you would mainly find in your kitchen cupboards. Written by Amanda Ralph (who used to work for Surrey…
Some of the things we plan to get up to this term: Fun games around letter sounds a and b, numbers 1-5 and 2d shapes Focusing on making friends and playing together Interactive stories and puppet shows We’ll be supporting pre-writing skills with lots of large free art and mark making with decorating brushes, sponges, rollers etc. This is…
Learning the sounds n-y, focusing on one a week Careful counting: learning the numerals and how many objects represent each number, as well as our shapes and colours Focusing on our independence skills from turn taking, sharing, finding our own coats and putting them on, washing hands. (Find out more about the life skills and…
The first few years are the most important in your child’s learning and development. As a parent or carer you have the biggest influence during this time and there are a number of ways in which you can help with their early development. Surrey Early Years are currently running a campaign called: Learn with me…