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.
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Problem-solving
When your child is learning to use their thinking skills
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Beginning to read
How you can help your 0-5-year-old to become a reader as they get older
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Learning to write
Offer experiences to make marks
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Resilence
How you can help 0-5s to deal with difficult moments and face challenges.
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Counting and understanding numbers
Use numbers in everyday activities and play
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Looking forward to school
How to help your child feel positive about starting school
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Self-regulation
Managing behaviour, emotions and body movements
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Coronavirus advice and guidance
Ideas from early years professionals in Norfolk, and across the UK