We are happy to stay connected and support your child’s learning while you are safely at home. This website offers guided learning opportunities that follow a similar classroom daily schedule. Children thrive with routine, especially when there is big change around them. Think about all the things you need to accomplish while you are at home and add in as much activity as you feel supports your child and your own needs. We are giving you a lot of resources with the intent that you will use what works for you.
Discover Age-Appropriate Activities
EARLY YEARS PODCAST
James discusses how you can support your child with the small and big changes (or transitions) that happen to them every day, and describes the importance of preparing for those moments.
Download the podnotes card to remind yourself of the top tips.
Download the podnotes card to remind yourself of the top tips.
stories and rhymes
Stories:
- Scat the Cat
- Back Yard Bugs
- Tap the Magic Tree
- Colours of Nature
- The Pond
- Growing Strong
- Whose tools are these
- Errol’s Garden- Book reading by Janet
- Colors on the street
- Pete the Cat and his white shoes by Divya Nancy Priyanka
Rhymes:
- Color Song
- Sea Animals Song
- The Farmer Plants the Seed
- Ladybird Rhyme
- The Color Song
- The Cow Named Lola
- The Colour Song
- Birds Song
- Song on Primary Colours
- Ten little penguins - Rhyme by Anindita
- Wriggle five fingers - Rhyme by Lanu
- Ugadi festival song - Madhu
- Elephant dance - Shobana
- Feelings song - Hoi
- Shapes and patterns - Lanu
- I can make a circle
- Phalon ka raja hoon main by Madhu
- I am so happy - action song by Hamsa
- The Dinosaurs song by Sumathi
- Hello song by Hamsa
- Firefighter song by Hoi
- Sing along with Makaton
- Let's save water together song by Nengneihoi
- Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, we are going to the moon - Rhyme by Rani
- Desert animal
- Desert animals
- A day at the beach
- Apple tree song by Sumathi
- Flower song by Mamatha
- The Butterfly Song by Nengnehoi
- White Sheep Song by Ramya
- Walking in the jungle song by Rekha
- Animal Boogie song by Lanuinla and Nancy
English Rhymes:
- Butterfly, ladybug and bumblebee
- Here comes the fire truck
- Here is the bee hive
- Over the deep blue sea
- The more we get together
- Follow me 1, 2, 3
- Favourite colour
- Open, shut them
Language Rhymes:
- The Red Car- Kannada Song by Bhanupriya
- Kannada Song by Bhanupriya
- Haathi Raja by Ramya R
- Numbers song by Rani Raju
- Ped Lagavo
- Phalon ka Raja
- Ondu 1
- Over the deep blue sea
- Vaathu
- Navvu horatevu santhege
- Mambalam
- Kodi
- Karadi Bettake
- Diwali
- Gulab Song by Lanu
- Tree song by Madhu
- Vegetable song by Sumathi
- Dusshera
Play and Learning
STEM Activities:
Indoor activities for all the family:
- 10 Ideas to Keep Children Engaged and Moving
- 11 Ways to Stay Positive in Isolation
- Indoor Activities for Children
- Multigenerational Holiday Games
- Playdough Recipes
Activities for children aged up to three years:
- Floating and Sinking
- Gloop Play
- Kitchen Drums
- Lets Go Fishing
- Musical Shakers
- My First Pattern
- Painting with Water
- Peek-a-Boo
- Sensory Bags
- Tap-Tap Box
- Treasure Basket
- Will the Block Fit?
- Activities to support Reading Readiness and develop phonological skills
- Sink and Float
Activities for children aged three and over:
- 10 Ideas for Water Play
- 10 Ideas to Make Story Time Fun
- Building Boats
- Cooling Down our Bodies
- Eating the Rainbow
- Fireworks in a Jar
- Fruity Coolers
- Fun in Housekeeping
- Happy Healthy Teeth
- Henri Matisse Activity
- Jackson Pollock Activity
- JMW Turner Activity
- Letter Charades
- Making a Wormery
- Making Pitta Pockets
- Marvelous Magnetism
- Measuring with Hands
- Mr. Men Games
- Obstacle Course
- Pour and Fill
- Retell the Story
- Shape and Hunt
- Sock Sorting
- Story Bags
- Storytelling Walk
- Super Strong Bubbles
- Warming up our Bodies
- Yummy Yoghurt Cupcakes
- Math Activity - Counting
- Art Activity - Tape Resist
- Math activity by Syeda
Family Resources
Resources to help you manage this unique world we find ourselves living in:
- Family Activities to Relieve Stress
- Four Pillars of Security
- How to Help Frightened Children
- Keeping Good Mental Health
- Self-care Tips whilst Caring for a Loved One
- Seven Key Steps to Reduce Stress
- Supporting Children with Special Educational needs during Lockdown
- How to boost your child's resilience
- Outside play opportunities
- Talking to children about tragedy
- More resources for helping to talk to children
- Nosy Crow story book
- How to answer 7 big questions
- Hand Hygiene
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Undercover Teacher: How to support your child without being pushy
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10 things you'll do as a New Parent that are more important than you think
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Tips to Live Well with Dementia and Create a Dementia friendly Home
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7 Steps for Carers to Consider When Navigating The Care Maze
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Virtual meetings are here to stay - Tops Tips for real Success
Blogs and Articles:
- Planning for Parental Leave
- Sounds before Letters
- Talking To Children About Diverse Families
- Tips To Help Your Child Settling Into Childcare
- Top Tips To Encourage Your Child To Explore Food
- SEND Parenting Survival Guide
- 8 Benefits of Daycare for your Child
- One Year Into Being a New Father
- Seven Ways to Encourage Toddler Independence
- Backdated Teen Freedom
- Bullying Teen Tips
- Fundraising Ideas for Preschoolers
- How Do I Talk to My Child About Diversity
- How Nature Heals Us
- Informally Help Manage Money
- Post Natal Depression in Dads
- Role Models - 10 Phrases to Help Build your Child's Confidence
- Sad Dad (Coach Ben Jackson)
- Sensory Integration
- Tips for Parents Working Shifts
- The Friendship Maze
- Give Me My Freedom and Backdate it, Please
- Menopause at Work
- Mental Health Support and Tips for New Mums
- Return to Work After a Miscarriage
- Strokes - Understanding and Reducing the Risks
- How to encourage your child to look after body and mind
- Easy ideas for starting fun family traditions
- Children developing independance, what is the right balance
- Why your child really needs some risky play
- The power of a growth mindset
- Take your kids out of their comfort zone this summer
- Schemas - The power of repetitive play
- Letting children fail
- STEM play and Education
- Raising Resilient Children
- Shared Flexibility For Mums and Dads - It's a WIN - WIN!
- Ways to spot if your child may have a learning difficulty
- Thinking ahead about End of Life care
- 5 Ways to Manage Work pressure Whilst Pregnant
- 7 Steps for Carers to Consider When Navigating The Care Maze
- Mental Health Support and Tips for New Mums
- The Importance of a Postnatal Recovery Roadmap
- Tips for Dealing With Loneliness
- Becoming a Goal Getter
- How to maintain strong relationships with your colleagues
Family Webinars:
All webinars run from 18:00 – 18:45 (Indian Standard Time) and can be accessed using the links below. Please do register for the live sessions even if you are unable to attend live, as you will be emailed a link to the recording for you to listen to at your own convenience. For the full schedule of Family Webinars, Click Here.
19th January: Engaging Young Talent - On Demand
Looking at how we can create work environments in which young, early-career professionals can grow, push boundaries, and think differently. How do you build a satisfying career and make the most of informal and formal mentoring opportunities? What do and don’t you need?15th February: The Art of Enough - On Demand
Acknowledging the unhelpful cycle of perfectionism - procrastination – paralysis. Today we are under pressure to be more and do more, how can we find our own version of Enough and flourish with healthy balance and boundaries?
8th March: Beyond Visible - On Demand
Assessing how we can step beyond profile towards influence when it comes to women’s visibility in the workplace. What are the implications of the process and data in gender pay gap reporting and what does this mean for women in the day-to-day?
20th April: Understanding Neurodiversity - On Demand
Understanding how it is to live and work with neurodiversity while debunking the popular myths and misconceptions that persist. What are some of the ways individuals overcome the obstacles and how can we more fully celebrate the positives neurodivergence brings?
11th May: Beating Burnout - On Demand
Reflecting on strategies to reduce the risk of burnout and managing the response when things are heading in the wrong direction. We know burnout can impact anyone; so how do we maintain performance and wellbeing under the constant pressure of long hours, tight deadlines and wider commitments?
7th June: Connecting Carers - On Demand
Considering how carers can build their personal support networks – both within and outside their workplace - to access the information, role models and support they need. Working carers can be a ‘hidden population’ with commitments not fully known or understood, how do carers stay on track with career alongside caring?
13th July: Allyship at Work - On Demand
Getting beyond understanding the policy and intention of diversity and inclusion in our workplaces to explore what it means in practice. What is the role of allyship in challenging on-going biases and how do we get a better understanding and representation in the workplace?
21st September: Happy Hybrid - On Demand
Exploring what enables happy and satisfying hybrid working. What are the set up and practices that might enhance your workplace well-being and strengthen collaborations when working alone remotely and in shared office spaces?
18th October: Managing Menopause - On Demand
Talking openly and honestly about the challenge menopause presents and sharing strategies for handling this life transition better. What are some of the myths and how can we better understand the personal and workplace implications of the process?
9th November: Leadership for Today - On Demand
Asking what effective ‘leadership’ looks like and why some of the previously acceptable ways now need to be disrupted or renewed. How do we move towards agile leadership practices built on trust and respond to personal and professional growth?
Family Webinars 2024:
All webinars run from 6:00pm to 6:30pm For the full schedule of Family Webinars, Click Here
24th January: Constructive Relationships: From conflict to calm - Register Now
Many personal and work relationships are under strain as we manage the competing demands, unrealistic expectations and increasing conflict or confrontation. What do we need to pay attention to in our virtual and IRL relationships? Join us for an open conversation with a relationship guru who brings strategies for greater harmony so we can thrive in the company of others - at work and at home.
21st February: Kids & Screens: Strategies for managing boundaries and safety - Register Now
Devices enrich and enable our lives, but we need to stay alert to the cons of living in a digital world. What’s the impact of smart phones, laptops and tablets on our children’s development and family life? Gain practical insights on establishing positive boundaries around the use of technology. Learn strategies for keeping children safe and savvy online and exchange experiences with others.
14th March: Separation and Divorce: Navigating the changes - Register Now
Whether it’s a shared decision progressing amicably or a process fraught with difference, separation or divorce is widely believed to be one of the most stressful life transitions. How you handle it will be crucial for your own well-being, as well as that of any children or other dependents involved. This webinar draws on first-hand experience to provide support on finding a way to navigate the changes.
17th April: Positive Parenting: The power of praise - Register Now
Running out of ideas for tackling toddler or teen tantrums? Managing behaviour is one of the biggest parenting challenges. This session explores the role of parents in helping their children – at whatever age and stage - to build self-esteem, understand self-control and demonstrate respect for others. Hear from the experts and exchange experiences on praise and reward strategies to enhance the well-being of the whole family.
9th May: Obstacles to Self-Care - Register Now
We know what we should be doing, so why don’t we do it? Self-care is essential and building resilience is an on-going practice. This interactive session explores inclusive understandings & definitions of well-being and shares strategies for maintaining positive mental health; increasing our awareness of how those around us are doing when under the constant pressure of long hours, tight deadlines and wider life commitments.
12th June: Dealing with Loss - Register Now
Grief is a natural response to loss when something or someone you love is taken away. It can bring a range of difficult and unexpected emotions and sometimes impact on your physical health too. A support network can make the difference and help you through. In this session, we’ll learn more about ways of coping and building support whether for yourself or for a loved one who is grieving.
11th July: Intergenerational Workplaces: Bringing out the best in all - Register Now
Exploring how it is to live and work with neurodiversity while debunking the popular myths and misconceptions that persist. What are some of the strategies individuals and their allies can utilise to overcome obstacles and misunderstandings? And how can we more fully understand and celebrate the benefits of diversity?
25th September: Understanding ADHD - Register Now
Understanding how it is to live and work with ADHD and related conditions while debunking the popular myths and misconceptions that persist. What are some of the ways in which individuals overcome the obstacles and how can we more fully celebrate the positives this neurodivergence brings? This webinar promises an open and honest conversation with those who have direct experience to help deepen our understanding.
17th October: Finding Balance: Working smarter not harder at work and home - Register Now
How can we work smarter, not harder? What can we do practically to free up more time and make the most of the moments we have in our work and home lives? How do we get better at identifying the time stealers and time savers that can make all the difference? Let’s discuss strategies and best practice tips for more effective conversations and actions with our manager, teams and the stakeholders in our broader lives.
14th November: Great Expectations: Insights for new and expectant parents - Register Now
For new and expectant parents this webinar provides an invaluable inside track. On the personal front, we consider the necessary preparations for the arrival of your child and welcoming them into your family, as well as what to expect during the first few weeks following birth or adoption, including the potential impact on your wellbeing. On the career front, we’ll share some tips on how to manage your handovers and transitions in the workplace.