4 Things It's Easy to Forget About Writing
Learning to write isn't just about having great ideas and sounding out the words. You can help your child right from toddlerhood to be a...
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everydayplayideas
- Feb 20, 2023
- 1 min
Learning to write, play sports and put a seatbelt on all have this in common...
Recently we learned all about how the shoulder plays a HUGE part in our ability to write but here’s another handy insight for you. It's...
everydayplayideas
- Jan 29, 2023
- 3 min
Is your child moving for 3 hours a day?
That’s the NHS guideline for our youngest children. If you're thinking, 'yep they're moving, they're tearing the house apart from dawn...
everydayplayideas
- Jan 22, 2023
- 2 min
Chinese New Year
Happy Chinese New Year! This red and yellow spaghetti is perfect for the celebrations but this activity can, of course, be adapted for...
everydayplayideas
- Jan 9, 2023
- 1 min
What is a 'schema' and why are they important?
Each child is different and some may display more schemas than others. It’s important to provide open-ended opportunities for schematic play
everydayplayideas
- Jan 2, 2023
- 2 min
How to help with writing WITHOUT a pencil
How to help your child develop the necessary shoulder strength and control to aid their writing.
everydayplayideas
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
How I taught my child to write their name in a week!
Newsflash, you don’t need fancy resources to help your child. This is a simple but great way to work on first names, surnames and tricky...
everydayplayideas
- Oct 21, 2022
- 2 min
What on earth is phonics though?
Your complete guide to what, why and how when it comes to phonics.
everydayplayideas
- Oct 16, 2022
- 1 min
Easy maths ideas for each day of half term
Monday - Jumping Numbers You’ll need some cushions and numbers. You can of course write the numbers on paper. Stick the down with some...
everydayplayideas
- Oct 16, 2022
- 2 min
7 days of letter play to get you through the school holidays
The school holidays can be daunting can't they? Especially the first one after they've started school. They're used to being entertained...
everydayplayideas
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
Do you REALLY know how to keep your child safe online?
How to keep your child safe online in 2022.
everydayplayideas
- Sep 12, 2022
- 1 min
7 things to say and do after school 📚
How many times has school pick up ended in tears, tantrums and too much tiredness? School is a full-on day right from the moment...
everydayplayideas
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
Tips For Your Child’s First Week at School
I’ve talked lots before about how to get them ready, what you’ll need and what to say and do after school (check out my Instagram reels...
everydayplayideas
- Jun 18, 2022
- 1 min
How to get your child to talk about their day
Hands up if you’ve ever been told ‘nothing’ when you've asked your child 'What did you do today, darling?' 🙋🏼♀️ As a teacher I can...
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4 Things It's Easy to Forget About Writing
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