Have a look at our youtube channel. It is full of stories and ideas for you to enjoy while you are at home.
Listen to a Story
Websites:
Here is a list of websites you can use to access home learning with your child. They are organised into the 7 areas of learning from Development Matters (The Early Years Foundation Stage 2012)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies
https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/
The Birmingham Early Years Networks (BEYN) and the Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC) have been commissioned by Birmingham City Council to support and amplify their important COVID-19 Public Health communications to families with children under five.
Communication and Language
Barefoot books sing a long play list
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25_u1GzruQM&list=PL0maGUp7cdUkPJgFg9PL0CAqzSDsWo2UR
Julia Donaldson stories sing a long play list
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_L4qeFOw-R6M2vQ4DdHj5Ua9BLCtTPWN&safe=true&app=desktop
Look, Say, Sing, Play
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/look-say-sing-play/
Talking Point - This gives parents/carers the information they need to help children develop their speech, language and communication skills.
https://ican.org.uk/i-cans-talking-point/parents/
Physical Development
Family Yoga
https://awakeandmindful.com/best-kids-yoga-videos-on-youtube/https://awakeandmindful.com/best-kids-yoga-videos-on-youtube/
P.E with Joe Wicks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPXQcCyRFt0&safe=true
Family fit club with Mark and Lee
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgKRZDCAseDn8JZFXivMeLg
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Spot Goes to School by Eric Hill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKn4FSp6Q-Y
Literacy
A Selection of Well Known Children's Stories read on You Tube
Handa's Surprise by Eileen Browne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocnRQi89nK8&safe=true
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75NQK-Sm1YY&safe=true
We're going on a bear hunt by Michael Rosen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75NQK-Sm1YY&safe=true
Not now Bernard by David McKee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNZFl_2TDOo&safe=true
Mathematical Development
Interactive counting games
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/topics/numeracy
Mathematical games for 3-5 year olds
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/3-5-years/counting
Understanding of the World
Make a home made sensory bottle
https://www.thechaosandtheclutter.com/archives/the-mega-list-of-sensory-bottles
Explore indoor gardening at home
https://www.communityplaythings.co.uk/learning-library/articles/growing-beans-in-a-bag?source=pal232
Expressive Art and Design
Come to Curly Cath's Cottage and join in with some singing and dance fun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUzAmq0jVLg&safe=true
Wriggle Dance Theatre: daily creative dance lessons
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBFEdB5emF5otLvwmLh-kw?safe=true
Make your own DIY paintbrushes and paint at home
