Fun things to do with the very young!
50 Things to Do Before you are Five!
50 Things to Do Before You’re Five helps children develop the skills, language and resilience needed in school and beyond.
How many can you tick off before your child leaves Little Field’s?
We recommend you download the app and find links to low-cost or no-cost experiences which are indoors, outdoors, seasonal, home-based or can be done when out-and-about. They are not only fun but will get children off to a flying start with learning and language development.
The FREE app can be downloaded from your usual app store by typing in '50 Things to do Before You're 5'. Once downloaded open the app and scroll to the bottom and click on 'Hertfordshire', then enter your postcode. Entering your postcode will help provide you with appropriate content and keep you informed about what's on in your local area.
Learning to Talk
From helping your child learn to talk by chatting, reading and playing together, to encouraging them to be physically active, this website below has lots of helpful information.
https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/toddler/learning-to-talk/learning-to-talk-2-to-3-years/
Nursery Rhymes
Nursery Rhymes are a very important part of developing children’s communication and language skills in the Early Years.
In Preschool, we sing Nursery Rhymes and songs every day during our ‘Rhyme Time’ sessions to boost our children’s language development.
Click on the link below for an A to Z of Nursery Rhymes to enjoy with your child at home. Why not choose one a week and learn it together off by heart?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/nursery-rhymes-a-to-z-index/z4ddgwx