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.
Why not invite your child to transform into a real, live butterfly to mark the beginning of the count?
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a classic favourite story for many families. It can be a starting point for knowledge and activities across streams of development, including animal life cycles, times of the day, and days of the week.
Summertime is filled with opportunities to explore new places, socialise at big events and take your children to have experiences they will remember forever.
Most of us enjoy watching butterflies fly by; children get excited and understandably want to follow them and see their stunning colours. We find butterflies fascinating... here’s why!
Not Like the Others by Jana Broecker is a book all about celebrating our differences and what makes us all special – whether that be our skills, abilities, the shape of our noses or the colour of our hair. Embracing what makes us unique can be tricky at times, especially as a young child – it's easy to wish to be taller or want long, shiny hair when we are small, and our hair is short and frizzy!
Fruit smoothies are a fun way to introduce seasonal fruits and vegetables to young children. Smoothies can be quite simple to make if you have a blender available.
Our world is constantly evolving and when it does, nature has to adapts to these changes. There are just 57 native butterfly species in the UK, and research indicates that their populations are declining.
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The thought of going away for a holiday might fill you with joy, but sometimes young children can be a little unsure.
When you have multiple children of different ages, it can be tricky to find things to do that they will all enjoy. Something that is perfect for your baby might feel boring for your child, and something that your child loves could be something that your baby is not quite ready for.
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