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Welcome to the My First Five Years Blog. Here you will find all sorts of information, ideas and activities that will help you to support your child.

Finger play – a simple game for cosy times

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The word “No,” and emotions – look out for signs your toddler is telling you they’re worried or sad

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Action word game – your toddler and their toy are going to have a busy time

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It’s time for a shopping game – get your basket ready

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Introduce new words to give your toddler’s language development a boost

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In and on – take a trip to the park for some language learning fun

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Helpful hints and speech development – repetition is really the key

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Let’s share a story – what will we read about together?

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Look through the window, what can we see?

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Explaining differences – give more information to support early understanding

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Finger play – a simple game for cosy times

The word “No,” and emotions – look out for signs your toddler is telling you they’re worried or sad

Action word game – your toddler and their toy are going to have a busy time

It’s time for a shopping game – get your basket ready

Introduce new words to give your toddler’s language development a boost

In and on – take a trip to the park for some language learning fun

Helpful hints and speech development – repetition is really the key

Let’s share a story – what will we read about together?

Look through the window, what can we see?

Explaining differences – give more information to support early understanding

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Time for you – supporting your baby by thinking about self-care

Did you know that getting dressed promotes your baby’s head movements?

Look at those hands! Using reflection to encourage your baby to play on the floor and notice their hands

Group ideas for you and your baby

Sing a song about you- use your baby’s name in some favourite songs and rhymes

Hey baby – have a chat and help your baby develop awareness of their face

Handheld lullaby – sing and soothe your baby (and yourself)

Involve your baby in finding a solution

Latest Posts

Finger play – a simple game for cosy times

The word “No,” and emotions – look out for signs your toddler is telling you they’re worried or sad

Action word game – your toddler and their toy are going to have a busy time

It’s time for a shopping game – get your basket ready

Introduce new words to give your toddler’s language development a boost

In and on – take a trip to the park for some language learning fun

Helpful hints and speech development – repetition is really the key

Let’s share a story – what will we read about together?

Look through the window, what can we see?

Explaining differences – give more information to support early understanding