A new school year will bring structure, growth and of course, learning. It can also bring chaos for many families. Do rushed breakfast to forgotten folders sound familiar? It makes weekday mornings feel like more like a sprint than a fresh start. Adding a few personalized touches to your child’s daily school routine can make […]
Autumn term – 100 words
Autumn term New shoes Pencil cases Scratchy shirts with names on them Who’s my teacher? Will my friends still like me? What is that at the bottom of the bag, from before A lifetime ago Different teacher: different world A world when it ran like a machine A bad-tempered machine Homework, gym kit, lunches, […]
Someone died – 100 words
The Importance of Sensory Play in Early Child Development
In the early years foundation stage (which covers playgroup, nursery, and reception), children are taught about the wider world and explore their five senses. They use them to make their own discoveries as well as to develop and strengthen their brain. The range of activities that they explore for this are referred to as sensory […]
