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All in one place: using the potty or toilet

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50 books to read before you're five

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Why we love/hate World Book Day

We are huge fans of books at My First Five Years. There is nothing we love more than curling up with a good story to get lost in, whether reading for our own pleasure or enjoying sharing a book with children. Scroll down to see our 'books for free' suggestions, where we've rounded up the best ways to get reading without having to buy every book!

So why is it that the words “World Book Day” can send us into a tailspin of panic and dread? 

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Pancake week! Five activities for you to try

We love making pancakes. In fact, we love any type of cooking with young children. The opportunities for play are endless and there are so many skills they will be mastering along the way...  

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