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
- Colors on the street
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
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:
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
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
- Managing Teen Anxiety Over Covid-19
- Nine Steps to Help People Living with Dementia During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Self-care Tips whilst Caring for a Loved One
- Seven Key Steps to Reduce Stress
- Seven Pivotal Parenting Pillars to Support Teens During Covid-19 Lockdown
- Supporting Children with Special Educational needs during Lockdown
- How to boost your child's resilience
- Outside play opportunities
- What happened to the world
- What happened to MY world 2020
- 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
- The knock-on of lockdown
- 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 17:00 – 17:45 (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.
14th January: Reboot & Revive: Strategies for positive mental health - On Demand
Let’s start as we mean to go on…new year, new resolutions. Living through the pandemic and its impact on our routines has led to more open discussions around mental health. Individuals who have not previously experienced anxiety, isolation or heightened stress find themselves tackling these challenges for the first time. This interactive session explores strategies for maintaining positive mental health and increasing our awareness of how those around us are doing.
11th February: All Zoomed Out: Managing virtual interactions and relationships - On Demand
Since the arrival of coronavirus, increasing numbers are working from home and our work relationships have moved to the webcam. And in our personal lives too we are Zooming and FaceTiming friends and family to keep in touch. What do we need to pay attention to in these virtual relationships; what’s lost and what do we gain? Join us for an open conversation about how we can manage our work and family relationships better in this new norm.
10th March: A Confident Return: Paying attention to profile following a significant period of leave - On Demand
After a period of lengthy leave from work, confidence can dip, career vision and values may shift and there will be times when you wonder if it’s all possible. Planning important conversations with significant people at work and at home is an important step. You can re-establish strong connections and perhaps build some new connections that will help you combine career and family. This session will explore how we identify our key stakeholders and nurture our network.
22nd April: Live Wires: Parenting children and young people with Autism, ADHD and Asperger’s - On Demand
Autistic spectrum conditions range from mild to severe but in all cases, they impact on day-to-day living. Some conditions may be missed or overlooked by individuals, families, schools, workplaces and the wider community. This means individuals and carers don't always get the support they need. This webinar promises an open and honest conversation with those who have direct experience to help deepen our understanding.
19th May: Avoiding Burn Out: The neuroscience of stress management - On Demand
How do we maintain top performance when under constant pressure? What are the triggers and danger signs that indicate when helpful pressure is turning into damaging stress. In this session we will explore the self-defeating habits we trigger when stressed and identify the alternative choices we can make, particularly in times of change. Join us and explore core strategies for dealing with high demand situations and keeping things manageable…and even enjoyable!
9th June: Coping with Grief & Loss: How to build your support network - On Demand
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.
14th July: Breaking News: Talking to children and young people about current affairs - On Demand
How do your children access news and current affairs? And how much do you discuss with them the main news stories of the day in these complex and challenging times? In our media-saturated age and related stresses of the constant flow of online information, this session will explore how to find age-appropriate methods to talk to your children about challenging topics.
16th September: Separation & Divorce: Personal stories about thriving, not just surviving - On Demand
Whether it’s a shared decision progressing amicably or a process fraught with difference, separation/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 dependants involved. Then there are the additional demands of keeping all on track at work. This webinar draws on first-hand experience to provide insights on finding a way to survive and thrive.
14th October: Ditching the Guilt: Proactive solutions for managing your work-life boundaries - On Demand
Guilt, in its purest form, is a helpful response designed to motivate us into taking action. But all too often it’s ‘unhelpful guilt’ we experience on a daily basis. This type of guilt is energy sapping; moving on from this emotion is all about tuning into our values and our choices. This webinar explores proactive practice in getting beyond unhelpful guilt to more positive outcomes for yourself and your loved ones.
17th November: Great Expectations: Insights for new & expectant parents - On Demand
For new and expectant parents this webinar provides an invaluable inside track. On the personal front, we will 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 mental health and wellbeing. On the career front, we’ll share some tips from our leadership and parent transition coaching team on how to make a successful handover and prepare for re-entry to the workplace.