Pre-schoolers - ideas for play and learning
At the pre-school stage, children become more aware of themselves as part of a community.
We often hear about being 'school ready', but what we really mean is 'life ready'.
All children develop at their own pace. The best predictor of success at school, is whether a child is spoken with and read to.
Try some of the ideas below.
Problem-solving
When your child is learning to use their thinking skills
Beginning to read
How you can help your 0-5-year-old to become a reader as they get older
Learning to write
Offer experiences to make marks
Resilence
How you can help 0-5s to deal with difficult moments and face challenges.
Counting and understanding numbers
Use numbers in everyday activities and play
Looking forward to school
How to help your child feel positive about starting school
Self-regulation
Managing behaviour, emotions and body movements
Coronavirus advice and guidance
Ideas from early years professionals in Norfolk, and across the UK