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50 Things to Do Before You’re 5
The ultimate checklist with ‘low cost no cost’ ideas! Playing together is one of the most important things you can do with your child to help their learning. The time you spend playing together will help them learn all sorts of things – from counting and writing, to exploring and making new friends! Here are…
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Stages of Play
Playful minds! Play is a way that that your child can make sense of the world, themselves and others. As they grow and develop, they will gradually move through the different stages of play. It is important that you play with your child at every stage of play when they are ready, as this will…
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Imaginative Play
Imagination station! Imaginative play, or ‘symbolic’ play, is important because it suggests that your child understands that one object or picture can symbolise another, just as a word represents an object. During imaginative play, your child is beginning to understand the idea of symbols, which eventually leads to being able to think in abstract ways…
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Read With Me Under a Tree
A celebration of rhymes, books and the great outdoors! In Summer 2023, we teamed up with Essex Libraries and Essex Country Parks to bring you ‘Read With Me Under a Tree’ borrow bags. The bags included story books, a themed activity sheet and den building kit to help you get outside and have fun! To…
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Homemade Soup
Soup-er mini chefs in the kitchen! Cooking with your child is a great source of learning and development. It does not have to be a complicated recipe – in fact, the simple ones are the best because it is about the process, not necessarily the outcome! Why not try making this recipe for yummy and…
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Building Dens
Cosy creations and den-tastic fun! Reasons to build a den: Top tips:
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Essex Country Parks
Spend quality time together at Essex Country Parks! Discover the Essex Country Parks with your family! The parks offer beautiful surroundings to go on an adventure with your child. Visit the website to find out dates and times for a number of free or low-cost events. Top tips for your visit: