Posts tagged reading

It is never too early to start reading with your child. Long before a baby is able to talk or is even seeming to take notice of what you are saying, they are still benefiting from being read to. Here’s how.

EducationSarah BillinghamOctober 21, 2019special needs, early years, SEND, inclusion, baby development, cognitive development, cognitive skills, learning skills, early learning, learning through play, language development, sensory play, reading, early literacy, reading with babyComment

Great books to share ahead of school transition

Reading stories about school is a fun, non-threatening way to help children to begin to think about what school might be like. Talking about relatable characters, rather than themselves, may help them to gain some understanding before talking about their own feelings. There are so many lovely children’s books on this topic, here are a few of our favourites to share whilst preparing for transition into education.

EducationSarah BillinghamJune 1, 2019special needs, early years, communication, interaction, speech and language, starting school, starting preschool, starting nursery, reading, sharing books, children's booksComment