Activities & ideas
Sometimes the quantity of information out there can seem overwhelming, so we’ve pulled together some of the websites and organisations which provide a great starting point for supporting children in their early years.
Sometimes the quantity of information out there can seem overwhelming, so we’ve pulled together some of the websites and organisations which provide a great starting point for supporting children in their early years.
Our Shaping Us Teaching Resource (downloadable file) contains key information about brain development, links to case studies written by experts and our film, Layla’s Story.
Tiny Happy People provides simple activities and play ideas to support young children’s communication and language skills.
Create some Big Little Moments to help children grow and learn every day.
Find fun and easy tips to support your child’s early development with NSPCC’s Look, Say, Sing, Play.
Learn more about how to support your child to regulate their emotions and manage stress with Parenting for the Brain
It’s Child’s Play provides quick and easy prompts to help parents and children chat, play, count, read and write together to support their development, both for school and beyond!
Here you’ll find resources, helplines and further reading
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