Better Beginnings

Drawing and painting on a vertical surface such as an easel helps develop hand strength for writing.

Put your right hand in, put your right hand out...

If you're working on learning left from right, break out the Hokey Pokey! This party classic is more than just a silly song to enjoy together. As children sing, giggle and dance, they're also developing important skills that support their learning and development.

So turn up the music and shake it all about.

Read, talk, sing, draw and play with your child every day with our August Home Literacy Calendar

Feel confident sharing your home language with your child. It builds strong language skills and helps them succeed when learning English at school.

How old do you have to be to get your own library card?

Musical instruments are a lot of fun and a great way to make learning engaging!

Tapping out a beat helps children hear the small sounds in words. This skill is called phonological awareness.

Being able to recognise the small sounds in words will help children when they start to read.

Bath time builds writing stamina. Pouring and squeezing strengthen hands.

Welcome to our July Home Literacy Calendar. It’s full of fun, easy activities to read, talk, sing, draw and play with your child every day.

Narrate your day. Every conversation helps your baby learn to talk and connect.

Block play builds big brains! Sit on the floor and play together. You will be developing your child's coordination skills, early maths concepts and shape awareness.