Activities to help develop fine motor skills for the under fives So much of what we do each day relies on our fine motor skills. A baby clumsily grabbing for your necklace, a toddler learning to drink with a straw, or a pre-schooler starting to write their name are all putting their fine motor skills […]
By Nicole Weinstein It’s your child’s birthday. You spent ages choosing the perfect gift only for your two-year-old to glance at the present and then be much more interested in playing with the box and the wrapping paper! Most parents will be able to relate — not that it will deter many of us from buying
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Mary Horn, founder and director of Curious Fox Company, shares her suggestions on keeping water play activities fresh and full of fun — with plenty of learning opportunities too! REMEMBER – NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED NEAR WATER!!! On hot days water play is the perfect way to cool off, offering children both enjoyable and educational
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It’s 60 years since a group of parents of autistic children founded the National Autistic Society to fight for autistic people’s rights. What is Autism? Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around
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If your child has a special educational need and or disability it can be difficult to know where to turn to for support. At times you can feel isolated and advice can be confusing or difficult to understand. Talking to friends and family may not help as they may not understand the difficulties that you
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Here is a round up of Local and National Organisations that provide support and advice for families with children with Special Educational Needs. Website link – Drumbeat Drumbeat is a special school for children and young people with autism. Drumbeat is more than a school. It is a service that takes a lead across Lewisham for providing advice
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