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In early childhood education, teaching the alphabet is a fundamental skill that lays the foundation for reading and writing.

However, the order in which the letters are taught can greatly impact a child's learning progress.

In this blog, we will explore the importance of teaching the alphabet in a particular order, provide practical tips on how to effectively teach letter sounds, and suggest activities and resources that you can do now to support your child's learning journey. Plus a FREE DOWNLOAD!

Flashcards are a versatile and effective tool for teaching phonics.  They are a simple and engaging way to introduce and reinforce letter sounds and word recognition skills.

In this blog, we will explore the benefits of using flashcards for phonics learning and provide practical tips for making the most of this valuable teaching tool.

As parents and teachers, we understand the importance of fostering early development in our little ones. Games are not only a fun activity, but they provide numerous developmental benefits.

From improving social skills to enhancing cognitive abilities, games offer a well-rounded learning experience for children.

Join Kirstie (M.Ed Special Education) as she talks you through some her top picks that cater for 3 year olds, and why.

Learning to tell the time is an important life skill and it is a good way to promote self esteem & confidence. Many children struggle learning to tell the time, especially on an analogue clock. That doesn’t have to be the case, though.

You can make the process fun and easy by sticking to these three easy steps!

There are very few things (if any) more important for a child’s development than sleep. Sleep is essential for growth, brain health and overall wellbeing.

Poor sleep, or lack of sleep entirely, can be one of the biggest contributors leading to a child under achieving or struggling to reach their educational goals and developmental milestones.

So what can we do?

Ever heard of the term 'Sensory Safe Space'? If you haven't, we're here to shed some light on 

what we believe can be a life line for those with sensory disorders.

Find out what we mean by 'sensory safe' and how we can prepare to host someone with sensory challenges.

Whether we like it or not, screens are here to stay. Technology is vital for staying connected, but what we can do is learn to manage screen time responsibly.

Games are an ideal solution. There are so many great, screen-free games to keep children entertained that are just as easy to pop in the bag or car, here's some of our Starfish favourites!