The home learning environment

Empowering Parents: what you can do

All the little things you do with your child make a big difference to their development. Things like:

everyday conversations
make-believe play
reading together
everyday routines

These all help improve their communication, language and literacy.

Start for Life provides lots simple tips and activities that can help boost your child’s learning and help set them up nicely for when they go to school. You can slot them into your routine and your children will love them.

Singing

Singing can be a beautiful and easy way to introduce communication and language to your newborn.

Video: Singing songs with your baby

Storytelling

Storytelling is a powerful way to continue the communication journey as your child grows.

Video: Sharing stories with your baby

Conversation

Toddlers are really smart and interacting with the world is how they learn to connect with their surroundings.

It sounds simple but talk to them. Chat with them about their thoughts and what they are experiencing.

Video: Talk when you're out and about

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Page last updated: 25 June 2024

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The home learning environment

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