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Our children are constantly watching us, and what they see and learn at home with you will shape many of their values for the rest of their lives.  

With the rise of online shopping, many items are delivered in humble cardboard boxes. Instead of chucking them straight in the recycling bin, give them a new life. 

This week we are celebrating the Early Years Alliance National Week of Play. The focus this year is protecting the planet through play. 

Here at My First Five Years, we are big fans of sharing stories. As Father's Day is fast approaching, here are a few of our favourite books all about father figures that are lovely to spend time sharing with your child.  

Does your child sometimes say that particular things are for girls, or that they cannot do some things because they are a boy? Or do you get a sense when shopping that certain toys and clothes are designed with a gender in mind? 

This week we are celebrating National Bike Week.  

The bus driver needs your help, he needs to go for a little while and just needs you to make sure the pigeon doesn’t drive the bus.  

Like a lot of popular nursery songs, The Wheels on the Bus is one that is easily adaptable and can be fun to repeat.  

This morning I woke up to 120 flashing red lights screaming in my face. At least that’s what it felt like.

As with all our recipes, allowing your child to do as much of the process themselves, where appropriate, is key in supporting their learning and development.