

The Hidden Early Maths Skills Children Need Before School
When parents think about maths, they often think about counting. But the most important early maths skills children need before school are often hidden within everyday play. From spotting patterns and recognising shapes to measuring, comparing and problem-solving, young children develop mathematical thinking through hands-on experiences. Discover how this week's activities at Fun Box are helping children build strong foundations for future learning through play, exploration a
Jun 7


How to Keep Children Safe in Hot Weather ☀️💦
As temperatures rose this week, our children enjoyed water fights, ice rescues, fishing games and water wheel experiments while learning how to stay cool and safe. In this article, we explore why babies and young children are more vulnerable to hot weather, the signs of overheating and dehydration, and practical NHS-backed advice for keeping children safe this summer. Plus, discover how water play supports learning, wellbeing and child development.
May 31


Should I Be Worried About My Child’s Speech? What to Expect from Speech and Language Development 0–4 Years
This article explores what to expect from speech and language development from 0–4 years, offering reassurance, practical guidance, and simple ways to support your child at home.
Apr 19


OUR MAGICAL HIGH SLIDE
The high slide is a great source or joy and fun for the children but it is about so much more than that.By climbing and the ladder and...
Jul 8, 2021


Home Learning
With the National Lockdown still in place, here are some truly useful websites you could use with your little ones as part of your home...
Jan 21, 2021


Building with blocks – the surprising social interaction support
Most of us would agree that building with blocks is a type of play that most children try. Apart from developing their hand-eye...
Dec 13, 2020


Useful resources for home learning
These are some of the best sites you can use to support your child’s development at home: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize...
Jun 5, 2020





