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Naturally gifted: Ideas for plastic-free presents and play this Christmas

Early Years lecturer and trainer Bernadette Burnett explains why children should take a break from plastic toys and reap the benefits of natural materials instead. When Birthdays and Christmas start approaching, you may dread the thought of your living room filling up with more plastic toys that are not only expensive but often go out of […]

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Half Term & Family Learning Festival Oct 2021

Latest News / Jo Cooper

Family Learning Festival is a national celebration to mark and inspire a love of learning in family life! With events taking place across the U.K. and online, there’s something for every family to enjoy. Find out What’s On near you, or be inspired by some of our favourite activities to do while at home or out and about! This

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Little Explorers Routines and Play

Latest News / LCFC Admin

We hear lots about routines when we have children. Whether it’s how to get your baby into a good sleep routine, managing your toddler’s toilet training or how to introduce solids, we can feel that there are so many routines to keep up with. But having some routines in your day can really help you

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DIY Bouncy Beats!

Latest News / Jo Cooper

Get moving, singing and dancing and create your own Bouncy Beats Session at home! Lets get started with the playlist: https://tinyurl.com/bouncybeats Now we need to learn some songs: And now lets make our own Parachute!

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The Science of Play: ONLY playing? Think again

Latest News / LCFC Admin

Did you know we are meant to play throughout life? Whether physical activity, social interaction, competition, adventure or art our need to play is hardwired into our brains. Research over the years tells us that play is no longer thought of as a waste of time!! Play is recognised as being necessary for learning, a

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It’s National Children’s Gardening Week

Latest News / LCFC Admin

Children love growing plants and love being in the outdoors but they’re often impatient, wanitng to see instant results so all the activities can be done in an afternoon. Getting out in the fresh air is a brilliant for your child’s physical and brain development but you don’t need a garden to get involved.

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What is Tummy Time?

Latest News / Jo Cooper

Hello, my name is Anne Coppendale I am Early Year’s Practitioner and I thought it would be nice to keep in touch with you all sharing with you what Tummy Time is, why its important for your baby and show some activities you can do with your baby. Why does my baby need to do Tummy

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Taking your baby outside

Latest News / Jo Cooper

How does being outside help my baby? Benefits of being outside – There are so many benefits to being outdoors for example, walking outside gives your baby an opportunity to explore the world. Every sight, sound, and smell provides your baby with valuable experiences and learning. The changing colour of the trees, the different flowers

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Messy Play

Latest News / Jo Cooper

Hi there My name is Sandra Faucher and I am an Early Years Practitioner for Lewisham Children and Family Centres. I’m going to share with you some information about Messy Play and I’ve put together some simple ideas and recipes to make it fun during these challenging times. I hope you enjoy it. What is

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Toys and time to play

Latest News / Jo Cooper

My name is Anne I am an Early Years Practitioner and trained Henry Facilitator and I run the Little Explorers sessions for the last couple of weeks we have been using Five to Thrive looking at how your baby’s brain grows better, when you do five simple things that feed the brain: RESPOND, CUDDLE. RELAX.

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