Online Resources

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Safer Internet Resources

With home learning in place, children will be spending more time than ever using devices to support their learning.

Help to teach your child how to stay safe whilst online by reading this story together and talking about how to help Smartie to make the right decisions to stay safe.

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RISE NI Parent website - a hub of information, training and contact details if you are concerned about your child or would like support or advice: https://view.pagetiger.com/RISENI/parents

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/features/article/a-parent-s-guide-to-personal-social-and-emotional-development

https://www.kiddiematters.com/9-ways-to-teach-children-about-feelings/

https://childmind.org/article/how-to-build-independence-in-preschoolers/

https://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/children-developing-independence-right-balance

Language Development

https://www.orchardtoys.com/dept/things-to-do_d0127.htm

https://empoweredparents.co/language-activities-for-preschoolers/

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/activities-encourage-speech-and-language-development

https://www.asha.org/public/build-preschoolers-speech-and-language-skills-with-everyday-interactions-and-activities/

https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/writing/the-importance-of-drawing/

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/pupil-support-services/language-communication


Mathematical Development

Foundation Stage | CCEA

https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/5-ways-build-math-your-childs-day

https://teachingmama.org/15-hands-on-math-activities-preschoolers/

https://www.parents.com/kids/education/math-and-science/10-playful-math-activities/


The Arts

Enjoy Art at Home (themaclive.com)

https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2012/03/25-easy-pretend-play-ideas.html

https://empoweredparents.co/art-activities-for-preschoolers/

https://www.verywellfamily.com/preschool-music-activities-2764608

https://www.mother.ly/child/10-music-activities-for-toddlers-preschoolers

The World Around Us

Peter Rabbit activities and games to try at home | National Trust

https://www.iamgreenwise.com/environment-and-kids/

https://www.ecoparent.ca/eco-parenting/how-teach-children-care-about-environment

https://www.parentingscience.com/preschool-science-activities.html

https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/creativity-and-critical-thinking/learning-skills-for-kids/lets-investigate.html

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/making-predictions


Outdoor Learning

https://www.facebook.com/NIForestSchool

https://learningwithoutdoors.com/learningactivities


Physical Development and Movement

https://www.gonoodle.com

https://www.jumpstartjonny.co.uk/home

https://activeforlife.com/49-fun-physical-activities-to-do-with-kids-aged-2-to-4/

https://handsonaswegrow.com/gross-motor-activities-preschoolers/

https://handsonaswegrow.com/fine-motor-skills-activities/

Support for Parents and Carers

https://www.playscotland.org/

https://gettingreadytolearn.co.uk/parents/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zks4kmn

https://www.playboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PlayBoard-Play-For-Parents-Guide-2019.pdf

Primary Games, Videos and Audiobooks - Twinkl Go

https://fiveminutemum.com/2020/03/21/video-chat-games/

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