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All I’ve heard about recently is starting school! It’s been an anxious time for many parents waiting to hear whether their little one has got into their preferred school. Hopefully you are happy with the outcome and looking forward to the opportunities ahead. As a teacher of 20 years (with 15 of these being EYFS […]
Need an easy to set up activity that will keep your little one occupied for a bit? Want to spend some quality time developing your child’s reasoning skills and extending their vocabulary? Why not set up a sorting activity? They are easy to organise, low cost and are often returned to time and time again. […]
Sensory exploration is important for babies. Fact. So what can you do as a parent/grandparent/caregiver/friend to help promote this and why should you? The background Sensory play encourages learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity. It helps little ones to build connections in their brain and encourages the development of language and motor skills […]
This week one of our most popular trays was the threading – cunningly disguised as a Unicorn Bracelet making station. The children were initially attracted by the look (and taste!) of the colourful cereal hoops. With their adults support, they were encouraged to thread these onto pipe cleaners to make a bracelet. Threading is GREAT […]
Wondering what to do to keep your little ones occupied now that the initial excitement of the festive period has died down? Try some of the following boredom busters! All children love technology and even the smallest hands can hold onto a phone to take a photo. Teach your child how to use a camera […]
At Little Learners, developing children’s communication is a key part of what we do. From babies to little ones, everyone needs to learn how to communicate. So HOW do you talk to your baby or child? And WHAT can you do to help them develop and learn to talk? Firstly, don’t worry about what you […]
Wow, my first term as a Little Learners franchisee has finished already – and what a whirlwind it has been! I’ve had a regular 26 children coming to my three sessions in the Colchester area, with a few more that have joined in with a trial session. What have I learned at Little Learners? Not […]
What’s the best recipe for making playdough is often a question that I get asked – and it has taken a LONG time to find the answer! Starting my Little Learners sessions means that I need to be producing soft, squashy playdough that is vibrant in colour and appealing to children. I think I have […]
Does the idea of messy play send shivers down your spine? Perhaps you like to keep your child clean and tidy at all times (well, as far as possible when children are involved!) or maybe you don’t like certain textures yourself? Messy play CAN be wet activities such as paint, mud and spaghetti but it […]
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