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Advice and inspiration for the early years

 

From child development and learning through play to nursery life and practical tips, explore articles, videos and podcasts created to support you and your child through the early years.

Hygge book recommendations for children

The use of the Danish concept Hygge has become a popular approach in nursery life and children’s Early Years education in general. This ...

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The benefits of sensory play

Whether you hear the term being used within the nursery setting, see it online whilst researching fun activities or you’ve heard it being ...

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Help with childcare costs

Trying to understand the different types of funded childcare available to your family can be incredibly confusing and overwhelming. With ...

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Top tips to prepare your child for nursery

As any parent knows, the very first nursery experience for a child (and parent) can be extremely intimidating. Whether you’re sending your ...

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Little Bookworms: April book recommendations

Welcome to ‘Little Bookworms’ our online children’s book club! Join us each month to explore a variety of exciting and educational book ...

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Loose Parts Play for toddlers

Loose Parts play provides opportunities for children to learn through investigation, discovery and experimentation. Whilst doing so they ...

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Malleable play for babies & toddlers

Our youngest babies learn through experiences and activities that engage all of the 5 senses. Their brain development will be stimulated by ...

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Top potty training tips

You’ve most likely never dealt with them before, you may not have even given them a second thought, but since your little bundle of joy ...

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Kiddi Caru school readiness programme introduction

The Coronavirus has taken over the country and thrown off all our future plans, in particular school and education. So, if you have just ...

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How to make baby sensory bottles & bags

Sensory play is essential for babies and children to use their five senses to explore and understand the world around them. The experiences ...

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