Pre-Readers ClubOnset & Rime Fireworks - Blending ActivityIf your child is finding blending a bit tricky, focusing on onset and rime can be a great way to make it a little easier. This firework...
Pre-Readers ClubPhonological Awareness - Onset and RimeIf your child is finding blending a bit tricky, focusing on onset and rime can be a great way to make it a little easier. onset =...
Starting School ClubInitial Letter Stencils - WritingChildren often learn their initial letter and recognise everywhere around them. So when they are ready to write, it will build their...
Starting School ClubBake Your Way to School ReadinessBy Laura Sutherland aka Bakeful Play Whether you have a school starter, first time nursery goer or a school aficionado climbing up the...
Starting School ClubSandy Names - SpellingWe used the box from the Phonics Box as an activity tray and filled it with sand. Hide the letters needed to spell their name in the...
Starting School ClubDuplo Race - Names (Spelling)This game is a really fun and active way to practise spelling names. Benji raced against his sister to see who could make their name...
Spelling ClubCardboard Names - SpellingThis is such a quick activity to make and is a really good way for children to practise spelling their name. Write your child's name onto...
Starting School ClubPaw Patrol Mission - Names (Spelling)You could do this activity using any of your child's interests/toys. I hid the letters to spell Benji's name on his Paw Patrol mat. You...
Starting School ClubCar Park Names - SpellingOnce children can recognise their name, we can begin to teach them how to spell it. Draw a car park on a piece of cardboard or paper....
Starting School ClubSchool Ready by Susie - Resolve to PlayHaving a child start school is a huge milestone for any family. Be it your first child or fifth the enormity of it will still take your...
Starting School ClubGetting Dressed - Fancy DressIf your child is reluctant to try putting on clothes by themselves it might be easier to practise the skills through play. If you have a...
Starting School ClubGetting dressed - tricky sleeves!This game is a fun way for children to practise putting their arms in their sleeves by themselves and making sure they aren't inside out....
Starting School ClubClass Names - Name RecognitionSophie and Benji both have cutlery with their names engraved on. Benji can work out which set is his because he recognises the B. When he...
Starting School ClubFamily Names - Name RecognitionWhen children start school it is really helpful if they can recognise their name. This will make it easier for them to find their pegs,...