Last year we published a list of 20 stocking fillers to help support speech and language development. You can find that list here. Here is an updated list for this year – some of the same ideas and some different ones too. Most of these are for younger children (under about 6) but many of […]
Well, we are nearly there. Three more sleeps! Are you ready? I think I am, but that probably means I’ve forgotten something! Just to help get you in the Christmas spirit, Helen and I thought we would do a quick round up of some of our Christmas posts. Advent calendars and language skills. Helen gave […]
‘Twas the night before Christmas’ – well, very nearly! We do hope you and your families are enjoying the Christmas build up, however you celebrate. Today’s post is just a short one as I’m off to see Father Christmas with Jack this afternoon! Helen and I will be taking a break from blogging until the […]
Our latest post is up on Special Needs Jungle. The topic is – Tips for expanding language at Christmas. The first half of the post gives tips and ideas for children who have difficulties with change and find Christmas difficult. The second half of the post gives tips for expanding language through Christmas activities. You […]
I have had a rather hectic but productive weekend. We have decorated the house, written Christmas cards and started our letter to Father Christmas. We have also chosen and decorated the Christmas tree. This is a favourite job for me, watching my son excitedly running up to every tree and saying ‘what about this one’, […]
I can hardly believe it’s December tomorrow – it always creeps up on me so quickly. In a sudden panic after realising this, I have been rushing around trying to get my daughter’s advent calendar sorted out, and realising it’s time I got going with some Christmas shopping. Advent calendars are so varied these days […]
Working with children never gets boring! They say some of the funniest, most random things and I love it! Christmas always provokes some great insights and comments. Here are a few of my favourites. One young man, of about 6 had been learning about the birth of Jesus and the story of the nativity. He had […]
